UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Form 10-Q
   
þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008March 31, 2009
OR
   
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                    to
Commission file number1-11690
DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   
Ohio 34-1723097
 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
3300 Enterprise Parkway, Beachwood, Ohio 44122
(Address of principal executive offices — zip code)
(216) 755-5500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days Yesþ Noo
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     As of November 3, 2008,May 5, 2009, the registrant had 120,278,988137,585,964 outstanding common shares, $0.10 par value.
 
 

 


 

PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — Unaudited
 
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DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)
                
 September 30, December 31,  December 31, 2008 
 2008 2007  March 31, 2009 (As Adjusted) 
Assets
  
Real estate rental property:  
Land $2,084,898 $2,142,942  $2,058,254 $2,073,947 
Buildings 5,898,491 5,933,890  5,871,679 5,890,332 
Fixtures and tenant improvements 260,902 237,117  270,854 262,809 
          
 8,244,291 8,313,949  8,200,787 8,227,088 
Less: Accumulated depreciation  (1,167,243)  (1,024,048)  (1,252,769)  (1,208,903)
          
 7,077,048 7,289,901  6,948,018 7,018,185 
Construction in progress and land under development 939,421 664,926  887,459 882,478 
Real estate held for sale  5,796  1,442  
          
 8,016,469 7,960,623  7,836,919 7,900,663 
Investments in and advances to joint ventures 709,974 638,111  587,543 583,767 
Cash and cash equivalents 30,171 49,547  36,323 29,494 
Restricted cash 106,391 58,958  110,621 111,792 
Notes receivable 65,930 18,557  81,041 75,781 
Deferred charges, net 29,409 31,172  23,367 25,579 
Other assets, net 335,912 332,848  279,501 293,146 
          
 $9,294,256 $9,089,816  $8,955,315 $9,020,222 
          
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
Liabilities and Equity
 
Unsecured indebtedness:  
Senior notes $2,519,435 $2,622,219  $2,023,074 $2,402,032 
Revolving credit facilities 955,912 709,459  1,251,131 1,027,183 
          
 3,475,347 3,331,678  3,274,205 3,429,215 
  
Secured indebtedness:  
Term debt 800,000 800,000  800,000 800,000 
Mortgage and other secured indebtedness 1,634,528 1,459,336  1,676,415 1,637,440 
          
 2,434,528 2,259,336  2,476,415 2,437,440 
          
Total indebtedness 5,909,875 5,591,014  5,750,620 5,866,655 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 168,670 141,629  138,550 169,014 
Dividends payable 89,956 85,851  32,842 6,967 
Other liabilities 127,890 143,616  100,100 112,165 
          
 6,296,391 5,962,110  6,022,112 6,154,801 
          
 
Minority equity interest 138,565 111,767 
Operating partnership minority interests 8,010 17,114 
     
Redeemable operating partnership units 627 627 
 6,442,966 6,090,991  
Commitments and contingencies  
Shareholders’ equity: 
Class G - 8.0% cumulative redeemable preferred shares, without par value, $250 liquidation value; 750,000 shares authorized; 720,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 180,000 180,000 
Class H - 7.375% cumulative redeemable preferred shares, without par value, $500 liquidation value; 750,000 shares authorized; 410,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 205,000 205,000 
Class I - 7.5% cumulative redeemable preferred shares, without par value, $500 liquidation value; 750,000 shares authorized; 340,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 170,000 170,000 
Common shares, $0.10 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 126,798,119 and 126,793,684 shares issued at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively 12,680 12,679 
Developers Diversified Realty Corporation equity: 
Class G — 8.0% cumulative redeemable preferred shares, without par value, $250 liquidation value; 750,000 shares authorized; 720,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively 180,000 180,000 
Class H — 7.375% cumulative redeemable preferred shares, without par value, $500 liquidation value; 750,000 shares authorized; 410,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively 205,000 205,000 
Class I — 7.5% cumulative redeemable preferred shares, without par value, $500 liquidation value; 750,000 shares authorized; 340,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively 170,000 170,000 
Common shares, $0.10 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 129,479,063 and 128,642,765 shares issued at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively 12,948 12,864 
Paid-in-capital 3,021,363 3,029,176  2,854,944 2,849,363 
Accumulated distributions in excess of net income  (418,466)  (260,018)  (584,279)  (635,239)
Deferred compensation obligation 23,056 22,862  14,550 13,882 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income  (5,202) 8,965 
Less: Common shares in treasury at cost: 6,523,838 and 7,345,304 shares at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively  (337,141)  (369,839)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (39,567)  (49,849)
Less: Common shares in treasury at cost: 403,094 and 224,063 shares at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively  (9,373)  (8,731)
Non-controlling interests 128,353 127,504 
     
Total equity 2,932,576 2,864,794 
          
 2,851,290 2,998,825  $8,955,315 $9,020,222 
          
 $9,294,256 $9,089,816 
     
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
MARCH 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)
        
         2008 
 2008 2007  2009 (As Adjusted) 
Revenues from operations:  
Minimum rents $158,223 $156,911  $145,212 $156,312 
Percentage and overage rents 1,062 1,980  2,743 3,005 
Recoveries from tenants 51,644 51,609  49,050 52,388 
Ancillary and other property income 4,950 5,110  5,050 4,617 
Management fees, development fees and other fee income 15,378 13,827  14,461 16,287 
Other 2,656 2,110  3,250 3,487 
          
 233,913 231,547  219,766 236,096 
          
 
Rental operation expenses:  
Operating and maintenance 35,992 32,596  36,232 35,708 
Real estate taxes 28,407 26,516  29,136 26,985 
Impairment charges 10,905  
General and administrative 19,560 19,626  19,171 20,715 
Depreciation and amortization 63,297 55,803  62,941 55,462 
     
 147,256 134,541      
      158,385 138,870 
      
Other income (expense):  
Interest income 1,663 1,564  3,029 574 
Interest expense  (60,651)  (61,666)  (60,834)  (64,405)
Gains on repurchases of senior notes 72,578  
Other expense, net  (6,859)  (225)  (3,662)  (497)
          
  (65,847)  (60,327) 11,111  (64,328)
          
Income before equity in net income of joint ventures, impairment of joint venture investment, tax benefit (expense) of taxable REIT subsidiaries and franchise taxes, discontinued operations and gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax 72,492 32,898 
Equity in net income of joint ventures 351 7,388 
Impairment of joint venture investment  (875)  
      
Income before equity in net income of joint ventures, minority interests, tax benefit (expense) of taxable REIT subsidiaries and franchise taxes, discontinued operations and gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax 20,810 36,679 
Equity in net income of joint ventures 1,981 6,003 
     
Income before minority interests, tax benefit (expense) of taxable REIT subsidiaries and franchise taxes, discontinued operations and gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax 22,791 42,682 
Minority interests: 
Minority equity interests  (1,263)  (1,635)
Operating partnership minority interests  (261)  (569)
     
  (1,524)  (2,204)
Income before tax benefit (expense) of taxable REIT subsidiaries and franchise taxes, discontinued operations and gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax 71,968 40,286 
Tax benefit (expense) of taxable REIT subsidiaries and franchise taxes 16,414  (483) 1,025  (1,037)
          
Income from continuing operations 37,681 39,995  72,993 39,249 
          
Discontinued operations:  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations 458  (93)
Loss on disposition of real estate, net of tax  (2,717)  (310)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations  (271) 1,100 
Gain (loss) on disposition of real estate, net of tax 11,609  (191)
          
  (2,259)  (403) 11,338 909 
          
Income before gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax 35,422 39,592  84,331 40,158 
Gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax 3,093 3,691  445 2,367 
          
Net income $38,515 $43,283  $84,776 $42,525 
          
Non-controlling interests: 
Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 2,631  (2,345)
Loss attributable to redeemable operating partnership units  (6)  (20)
     
 2,625  (2,365)
     
Net income attributable to DDR $87,401 $40,160 
     
Preferred dividends 10,567 10,567  10,567 10,567 
          
Net income applicable to common shareholders $27,948 $32,716 
Net income applicable to DDR common shareholders $76,834 $29,593 
          
 
Per share data:  
Basic earnings per share data:  
Income from continuing operations $0.25 $0.27 
Loss from discontinued operations  (0.02)  
Income from continuing operations attributable to DDR common shareholders $0.51 $0.24 
Income from discontinued operations attributable to DDR common shareholders 0.08 0.01 
          
Net income applicable to common shareholders $0.23 $0.27 
Net income attributable to DDR common shareholders $0.59 $0.25 
          
Diluted earnings per share data:  
Income from continuing operations $0.25 $0.26 
Loss from discontinued operations  (0.02)  
Income from continuing operations attributable to DDR common shareholders $0.51 $0.24 
Income from discontinued operations attributable to DDR common shareholders 0.08 0.01 
          
Net income applicable to common shareholders $0.23 $0.26 
Net income attributable to DDR common shareholders $0.59 $0.25 
          
Dividends declared per common share $0.69 $0.66  $0.20 $0.69 
          
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSCASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTHTHREE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
MARCH 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
thousands)
(Unaudited)
         
  2008  2007 
Revenues from operations:        
Minimum rents $474,885  $479,576 
Percentage and overage rents  5,145   5,511 
Recoveries from tenants  152,194   152,640 
Ancillary and other property income  15,932   14,048 
Management fees, development fees and other fee income  47,302   34,906 
Other  7,834   13,536 
       
   703,292   700,217 
       
         
Rental operation expenses:        
Operating and maintenance  106,512   93,990 
Real estate taxes  83,719   82,284 
General and administrative  61,607   60,304 
Depreciation and amortization  177,544   161,274 
       
   429,382   397,852 
       
Other income (expense):        
Interest income  2,791   7,726 
Interest expense  (182,782)  (194,581)
Other expense, net  (7,259)  (675)
       
   (187,250)  (187,530)
       
Income before equity in net income of joint ventures, minority interests, tax benefit of taxable REIT subsidiaries and franchise taxes, discontinued operations and gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax  86,660   114,835 
Equity in net income of joint ventures  21,924   33,887 
       
Income before minority interests, tax benefit of taxable REIT subsidiaries and franchise taxes, discontinued operations and gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax  108,584   148,722 
Minority interests:        
Minority equity interests  (4,720)  (4,808)
Preferred operating partnership minority interests     (9,690)
Operating partnership minority interests  (1,145)  (1,706)
       
   (5,865)  (16,204)
Tax benefit of taxable REIT subsidiaries and franchise taxes  15,070   15,294 
       
Income from continuing operations  117,789   147,812 
       
Discontinued operations:        
(Loss) income from discontinued operations  (461)  8,408 
(Loss) gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax  (1,830)  13,323 
       
   (2,291)  21,731 
       
Income before gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax  115,498   169,543 
Gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax  6,368   63,713 
       
Net income $121,866  $233,256 
       
Preferred dividends  31,702   40,367 
       
Net income applicable to common shareholders $90,164  $192,889 
       
         
Per share data:        
Basic earnings per share data:        
Income from continuing operations $0.77  $1.42 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations  (0.02)  0.18 
       
Net income applicable to common shareholders $0.75  $1.60 
       
Diluted earnings per share data:        
Income from continuing operations $0.77  $1.41 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations  (0.02)  0.18 
       
Net income applicable to common shareholders $0.75  $1.59 
       
Dividends declared per common share $2.07  $1.98 
       
         
      2008 
  2009  (As Adjusted) 
Net cash flow provided by operating activities: $69,657  $85,583 
       
Cash flow from investing activities:        
Real estate developed or acquired, net of liabilities assumed  (72,130)  (101,568)
Equity contributions to joint ventures  (5,243)  (18,993)
(Issuance) repayment of joint venture advances, net  (3,485)  1,590 
Proceeds from sale and refinancing of joint venture interests     736 
Return on investments in joint ventures  5,195   7,970 
Issuance of notes receivable, net  (5,260)  (519)
Decrease in restricted cash  1,171   9,323 
Proceeds from disposition of real estate  56,849   11,214 
       
Net cash flow used for investing activities  (22,903)  (90,247)
       
Cash flow from financing activities:        
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities, net  230,719   30,945 
Repayment of senior notes  (303,566)  (100,000)
Proceeds from mortgage and other secured debt  68,940   391,299 
Principal payments on mortgage debt  (29,964)  (205,083)
Payment of deferred finance costs  (429)  (3,109)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares  1,010    
Proceeds (payment) from issuance of common shares in conjunction with the exercise of stock options and dividend reinvestment plan  (829)  87 
Contributions from non-controlling interests  5,295   3,179 
Distributions to non-controlling interests  (424)  (2,973)
Distributions to redeemable operating partnership units     (541)
Dividends paid  (10,567)  (89,452)
       
Net cash flow (used for) provided by financing activities  (39,815)  24,352 
       
Cash and cash equivalents        
Increase in cash and cash equivalents  6,939   19,688 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (110)  1,729 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  29,494   49,547 
       
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $36,323  $70,964 
       
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
          At March 31, 2009, other liabilities included approximately $17.2 million, which represents the fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps. At March 31, 2009, dividends payable were $32.8 million. The foregoing transactions did not provide for or require the use of cash for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009.
          At March 31, 2008, other liabilities included approximately $32.7 million, which represents the fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps. At March 31, 2008, dividends payable were $89.6 million. In 2008, Company issued 107,879 of its common shares in accordance with the terms of the outperformance unit plans. The foregoing transactions did not provide for or require the use of cash for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008.
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE-MONTH PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
         
  2008  2007 
Net cash flow provided by operating activities: $319,452  $334,570 
       
Cash flow from investing activities:        
Real estate developed or acquired, net of liabilities assumed  (334,264)  (2,726,074)
Equity contributions to joint ventures  (80,471)  (232,643)
(Issuance) repayment of joint venture advances, net  (24,376)  1,839 
Proceeds from sale and refinancing of joint venture interests  2,416   38,650 
Return on investments in joint ventures  24,653   12,152 
(Issuance) repayment of notes receivable, net  (38,273)  937 
Increase in restricted cash  (47,433)   
Proceeds from disposition of real estate  95,459   1,978,464 
       
Net cash flow used for investing activities  (402,289)  (926,675)
       
Cash flow from financing activities:        
Proceeds from revolving credit facilities, net  252,850   327,500 
Repayment of senior notes     (85,000)
Repayment of medium term notes  (103,425)  (110,000)
Proceeds from term loans     900,000 
Repayment of term loans     (750,000)
Proceeds from mortgage and other secured debt  449,423   61,526 
Principal payments on mortgage debt  (274,231)  (383,116)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes, net of underwriting commissions and offering expenses of $267 in 2007     587,733 
Payment of deferred finance costs  (5,353)  (3,011)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of underwriting commissions and offering expenses of $208 in 2007     746,645 
Purchased option arrangement on common shares     (32,580)
Proceeds from issuance of common shares in conjunction with the exercise of stock options, dividend reinvestment plan and restricted stock plan  1,260   7,634 
Proceeds from issuance of preferred operating partnership interest, net of expenses     484,204 
Redemption of preferred operating partnership interest, net of expenses     (484,204)
Redemption of preferred shares     (150,000)
Return of investment—minority equity interest shareholder  (3,657)  (4,261)
Contributions from minority interest shareholders  25,239    
Purchase of operating partnership minority interests  (46)  (683)
Distributions to operating partnership minority interests  (1,431)  (11,330)
Repurchase of common shares     (222,819)
Dividends paid  (276,209)  (264,811)
       
Net cash flow provided by financing activities  64,420   613,427 
       
Cash and cash equivalents        
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (18,417)  21,322 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (959)   
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  49,547   28,378 
       
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $30,171  $49,700 
       
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
     For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, minority interests with a book value of approximately $14.3 million were converted into approximately 0.5 million common shares of the Company. In addition, the Company issued a note receivable of $9.1 million in connection with the sale of one asset in June 2008. Other liabilities included approximately $17.1 million, which represents the fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps. At September 30, 2008, dividends payable were $90.0 million. In 2008, in accordance with the terms of the outperformance unit plans and performance unit plans, the Company issued 107,879 and vested

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79,332, respectively, of its common shares. The foregoing transactions did not provide for or require the use of cash for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008.
     For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007, in conjunction with the merger of Inland Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc. (“IRRETI”), the Company acquired real estate assets of $3.0 billion, investments in joint ventures of approximately $31.7 million and accounts receivable, intangible assets and other assets aggregating approximately $92.3 million. A portion of the consideration used to acquire the $3.0 billion of assets included assumed debt of $446.5 million, accounts payable and other liabilities aggregating approximately $27.1 million, and common shares of approximately $394.2 million. In conjunction with the redemption of the Company’s Class F Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, the Company recorded a non-cash dividend charge to net income available to common shareholders of $5.4 million relating to the write-off of original issuance costs. Other liabilities included approximately $6.6 million, which represents the fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps. At September 30, 2007, dividends payable were $88.1 million. In January 2007, in accordance with the terms of the performance unit plans, the Company issued 466,666 restricted common shares of which 70,000 vested as of the date of issuance. The remaining 317,334 shares will vest in 2009 through 2011. The foregoing transactions did not provide for or require the use of cash for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007.
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY CORPORATION
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1. NATURE OF BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
1.NATURE OF BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
          Developers Diversified Realty Corporation and its related real estate joint ventures and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “DDR”) are engaged in the businessowns, manages and develops an international portfolio of acquiring, expanding, owning, developing, redeveloping, leasing, managing and operating shopping centers and enclosed malls.centers.
          Use of Estimates
          The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
          Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
          These financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, in the opinion of management, the interim financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the results of the periods presented. The results of operations for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.2008.
          The Company consolidates certain entities in which it owns less than a 100% equity interest if the entity is a variable interest entity (“VIE”), as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Interpretation No. 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN 46(R)”), and the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary in the VIE. The Company also consolidates certain entities that are not a VIEVIEs as defined in FIN 46(R) in which it has effective control. The Company consolidates one entity pursuant to the provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 04-05, “Investor’s Accounting for an Investment in a Limited Partnership When the Investor Is the Sole General Partner and the Limited Partners Have Certain Rights.” The equity method of accounting is applied to entities in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary as defined by FIN 46(R), or does not have effective control, but can exercise significant influence over the entity with respect to its operations and major decisions.

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Comprehensive Income
          Comprehensive income is as follows (in thousands):
                 
  Three-Month Periods  Nine-Month Periods 
  Ended September 30,  Ended September 30, 
  2008  2007  2008  2007 
Net income $38,515  $43,283  $121,866  $233,256 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:                
Change in fair value of interest rate contracts  (122)  (11,155)  (4,626)  (4,239)
Amortization of interest rate contracts  (93)  (364)  (550)  (1,091)
Foreign currency translation  (27,819)  6,913   (8,991)  18,904 
             
Other comprehensive (loss) income  (28,034)  (4,606)  (14,167)  13,574 
             
Total comprehensive income $10,481  $38,677  $107,699  $246,830 
             
         
  Three-Month Periods 
  Ended March 31, 
      2008 
  2009  (As Adjusted) 
Net income $84,776  $42,525 
Other comprehensive income(loss):        
Change in fair value of interest-rate contracts  4,723   (21,439)
Amortization of interest-rate contracts  (93)  (364)
Foreign currency translation  5,652   4,104 
       
Total other comprehensive income (loss)  10,282   (17,699)
       
Comprehensive income $95,058  $24,826 
Comprehensive income attributable to the non-controlling interest  (1,318)   
       
Total comprehensive income $93,740  $24,826 
       
          New Accounting Standards Implemented
The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 — SFAS 159
     In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 159”), which gives entities the option to measure eligible financial assets, financial liabilities and firm commitments at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis, that are otherwise not permitted to be accounted for at fair value under other accounting standards. The election to use the fair value option is available when an entity first recognizes a financial asset or financial liability or upon entering into a firm commitment. Subsequent changes (i.e., unrealized gains and losses) in fair value must be recorded in earnings. Additionally, SFAS No. 159 allows for a one-time election for existing positions upon adoption, with the transition adjustment recorded to beginning retained earnings. The Company adopted SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008, and did not elect to measure any assets, liabilities or firm commitments at fair value.
Fair Value Measurements — SFAS 157
     In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. This statement clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. SFAS No. 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy, giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable data. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. SFAS No. 157 also provides for certain disclosure requirements, including, but not limited to, the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques, if any, during the period. The Company adopted this statement for its financial assets and liabilities and related disclosure requirements on January 1, 2008.
     For nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are not recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis, the statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15,

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2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this statement, for nonfinancial assets and liabilities, will have on its financial position and results of operations.
Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active — FSP FAS 157-3
     In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS No. 157-3, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FSP FAS No. 157-3”), which clarifies the application of SFAS No. 157 in an inactive market and provides an example to demonstrate how the fair value of a financial asset is determined when the market for that financial asset is inactive. FSP FAS No. 157-3 was effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements had not been issued. The adoption of this standard as of September 30, 2008 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
New Accounting Standards to Be Implemented
Business Combinations — SFAS 141(R)
          In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141(R)”). The objective of this statement is to improve the relevance, representative faithfulness and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial reports about a business combination and its effects. To accomplish that, this statement establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer: (i) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest of the acquiree, (ii) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase and (iii) determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. This statement applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The Company will adoptadopted SFAS No. 141(R) on January 1, 2009. To the extent that the Company enters into new acquisitions in 2009 and beyond that qualify as businesses, this standard will require that acquisition costs and certain fees, which are currentlywere previously capitalized and allocated to the basis of the acquisition,acquired assets, be expensed as these costs are incurred. Because of this change in accounting for costs, the Company expects that the adoption of this standard could have a negative impact on the Company’s results of operations depending on the size of a transaction and the amount of costs incurred. The Company is currently assessingwill assess the impact of significant transactions, if any, the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) will have on its financial position and results of operations.as they are contemplated.
Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — an Amendment of ARB No. 51 — SFAS 160
          In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 160, “Non-Controlling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements — an Amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS No. 160”).

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A non-controlling interest, sometimes calledreferred to as minority equity interest, is the portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent. The objective of this statement is to improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards that require:

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(i) the ownership interest in subsidiaries held by other parties other than the parent be clearly identified, labeled, and presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, but separate from the parent’s equity; (ii) the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the non-controlling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of operations; (iii) changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in a subsidiary be accounted for consistently and requires that they be accounted for similarly, as equity transactions; (iv) when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained non-controlling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value (the gain or loss on the deconsolidation of the subsidiary is measured using the fair value of any non-controlling equity investments rather than the carrying amount of that retained investment) and (v) entities provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interest of the parent and the interest of the non-controlling owners. This statement iswas effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and is applied on a prospective basis, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which have been applied on a retrospective basis. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The Company is currently assessingadopted SFAS 160 on January 1, 2009. As required by SFAS 160, the impact, if any,Company adjusted the presentation of non-controlling interests, as appropriate, in both the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 and the condensed consolidated statement of operations for three-month period ended March 31, 2008. The Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets no longer have a line item referred to as Minority Interests. Equity at December 31, 2008 was adjusted to include $127.5 million attributable to non-controlling interests, and the Company reflected approximately $0.6 million as redeemable operating partnership units. In connection with the Company’s adoption of SFAS No. 160, will havethe Company also adopted the recent revisions to EITF Topic D-98 “Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities” (“D-98”). As a result of the Company’s adoption of these standards, amounts previously reported as minority equity interests and operating partnership minority interests on the Company’s financial positionconsolidated condensed balance sheets are now presented as non-controlling interests within equity. There has been no change in the measurement of these line items from amounts previously reported except as follows. Due to certain redemption features, certain operating partnership minority interests in the amount of approximately $0.6 million are reflected as redeemable operating partnership units in the temporary equity section (between liabilities and resultsequity). These units are exchangeable, at the election of operations.the OP Unit holder, and under certain circumstances at the option of the Company, into an equivalent number of the Company’s common shares or for the equivalent amount of cash. Based on the requirements of D-98, the measurement of the redeemable operating partnership units are now presented at the greater of their carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period. The Company will assess the impact of significant transactions involving changes in controlling interests, if any, as they are contemplated.
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — SFAS 161
          In March 2008, the FASB issued SFASstatement No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 161”), which is intended to help investors better understand how derivative instruments and hedging activities affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows through enhanced disclosure requirements. The enhanced disclosures primarily surround disclosing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments by their underlying risk as well as a tabular format of the fair values of the derivative instruments and their gains and losses. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The Company is currently assessingadopted the impact, if any, that the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have on its financial statement disclosures.disclosures required by SFAS 161 in this Form 10-Q.
Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement) — FSP APB 14-1
          In May 2008, the FASB issued a Staff Position (“FSP”),the FSP, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)” (“FSP APB 14-1”). The FSP APB 14-1 prohibits the classification of convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion, including partial cash settlement, as debt instruments within the scope of FSP APB 14-1

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and requires issuers of such instruments to separately account for the liability and equity components by allocating the proceeds from the issuance of the instrument between the liability component and the embedded conversion option (i.e., the equity component). FSP No. APB 14-1 will require that the debt proceeds from the sale of $600 million 3.0% convertible notes, due in 2012, and $250 million of 3.5% convertible notes, due in 2011, be allocated between aThe liability component and an equity component in a manner that reflects interest expense at the interest rate of similar nonconvertible debt. The difference between the principal amount of the debt andinstrument is accreted to par using the amount of the proceeds allocated to the liability component should beeffective yield method; accretion is reported as a debt discount andcomponent of interest expense. The equity component is not subsequently amortizedre-valued as long as it continues to earnings over the instrument’s expected life using the interest method. As a

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result, the Company will report a lower net income as interest expense would be increased to include both the current period’s amortization of the debt discount and the instrument’s coupon interest. Based on the Company’s understanding of the application ofqualify for equity treatment. FSP APB 14-1 this will result in an estimated impact of approximately $0.11 per share (net of capitalized interest on the Company’s qualifying expenditures) of estimated additional non-cash interest expense for 2008.must be applied retrospectively issued cash-settleable convertible instruments as well as prospectively to newly issued instruments. FSP No. APB 14-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and for interim periods within those fiscal years
          FSP APB 14-1 was adopted by the Company as of January 1, 2009 with retrospective application required.to prior periods. As a result of the adoption, the initial debt proceeds from the $250 million 3.5% convertible notes, due in 2011, and $600 million 3.0% convertible notes, due in 2012, were required to be allocated between a liability component and an equity component. This allocation was based upon what the assumed interest rate would have been if the Company had issued similar nonconvertible debt. Accordingly, the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2008 was adjusted to reflect a decrease in unsecured debt of approximately $50.7 million, reflecting the unamortized discount. In addition, real estate assets increased by $2.9 million relating to the impact of capitalized interest and deferred charges decreased by $1.0 million relating to the reallocation of original issuance costs to reflect such amounts as a reduction of proceeds from the reclassification of the equity component. FSP APB 14-2 also amended the guidance under EITF D-98 “Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities” (“D-98”), whereas the equity component related to the convertible debt would need to be evaluated in accordance with D-98 if the convertible debt were currently redeemable at the balance sheet date. As the Company’s convertible debt are not currently redeemable no evaluation is required as of March 31, 2009.
          For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company adjusted the condensed statement of operations to reflect additional non-cash interest expense of $3.3 million, net of the impact of capitalized interest, pursuant to the provisions of FSP APB 14-1. The condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009, reflects additional non-cash interest expense of $3.9 million, net of capitalized interest. In addition, the Company’s gains on the repurchase of unsecured debt during the three months ending March 31, 2009 was reduced by approximately $7.5 million due to the reduction in the amount allocated to the senior unsecured notes as a result of the adoption of this FSP.
Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock —EITF 07-5
          In June 2008, the FASB issued the EITF, “Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock” (“EITF 07-5”). This EITF provides guidance on determining whether an equity—linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) can be considered indexed to an entity’s own stock, which is a key criterion for determining if the instrument may be classified as equity. There is a provision in this EITF that provides new guidance regarding how to account for certain “anti-dilution” provisions that provide downside price protection to an investor. EITF 07-5 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations. The Company is currently valuing the impact this EITF will have on prospective transactions involving the issuance of common shares and warrants (Note 16).

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Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets and Repurchase Financing Transactions — FSP FASSFAS 140-3
          In February 2008, the FASB issued athe FSP “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets and Repurchase Financing Transactions” (“FSP FAS No.SFAS 140-3”). FSP FAS No.SFAS 140-3 addresses the issue of whether or not these transactions should be viewed as two separate transactions or as one “linked” transaction. FSP FAS No. 140-3 includes a “rebuttable presumption” linking the two transactions unless the presumption can be overcome by meeting certain criteria. FSP FAS No.SFAS 140-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and will apply only to original transfers made after that date; earlydate. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, the adoption of FSP FAS No. 140-3 willthis standard did not have an impact on itsthe Company’s financial position and results of operations.
Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets — FSP FASSFAS 142-3
          In April 2008, the FASB issued anthe FSP “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets” (“FSP No.SFAS 142-3”), which amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.”142. FSP No.SFAS 142-3 is intended to improve the consistency between the useful life of an intangible asset determined under SFAS No. 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations, and other US GAAP.U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The guidance for determining the useful life of a recognized intangible asset in this FSP shall be applied prospectively to intangible assets acquired after the effective date. The disclosure requirements in this FSP shall be applied prospectively to all intangible assets recognized as of, and subsequent to, the effective date. FSP No.SFAS 142-3 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, the adoption of FSP No. 142-3 willthis standard did not have a material impact on itsthe Company’s financial position and results of operations.
Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities — FSP EITF 03-6-1
          In June 2008, the FASB issued anthe FSP “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (“FSP EITF No. 03-6-1”), which addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two-class method as described in SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” Under the guidance

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in FSP EITF No. 03-6-1, unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. All prior-period earnings per share data presented shall bewas adjusted retrospectively. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

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Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations — EITF 08-6
          In November 2008, the FASB issued EITF Issue No. 08-6, “Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations” (“EITF 08-6”). EITF 08-6 clarifies the accounting for certain transactions and impairment considerations involving equity method investments. EITF 08-6 applies to all investments accounted for under the equity method. EITF 08-6 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
New Accounting Standards to be Implemented
Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly — FSP SFAS 157-4
          In April 2009, the FASB issued the FSP “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP SFAS 157-4”), which clarifies the methodology used to determine fair value when there is no active market or where the price inputs being used represent distressed sales. FSP SFAS 157-4 also reaffirms the objective of fair value measurement, as stated in SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” (“SFAS 157”) which is to reflect how much an asset would be sold for in an orderly transaction. It also reaffirms the need to use judgment to determine if a formerly active market has become inactive, as well as to determine fair values when markets have become inactive. FSP SFAS 157-4 should be applied prospectively and will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any, that the adoption of FSP EITF No. 03-6-1SFAS 157-4 will have on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.statements.
2. EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURESInterim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments — FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB Opinion 28-1
          In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP and APB “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB Opinion 28-1”), which require fair value disclosures for financial instruments that are not reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Prior to the issuance of FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB Opinion 28-1, the fair values of those assets and liabilities were only disclosed annually. With the issuance of FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB Opinion No. 28-1, the Company will be required to disclose this information on a quarterly basis, providing quantitative and qualitative information about fair value estimates for all financial instruments not measured in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB Opinion 28-1 will be effective for interim reporting periods that end after June 15, 2009. Early adoption is permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Company will adopt FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB Opinion 28-1 in the second quarter of 2009.
2.EQUITY INVESTMENTS IN JOINT VENTURES
          At September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2007,2008, the Company had ownership interests in various unconsolidated joint ventures which, as of the respective dates, owned 329327 shopping center properties and 317329 shopping center properties. Included in the number of properties above are the shopping center properties owned by TRT DDR Venture I, which acquired three assets in the second quarter of 2007. These assets have been segregated and discussed separately in Note 3. TRT DDR Venture I was considered a significant subsidiary at September 30, 2007, and is excluded from the 2008 and 2007 combined amounts presented below.

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          Combined condensed financial information of the Company’s unconsolidated joint venture investments excluding those amounts for TRT DDR Venture I reported in Note 3 is as follows (in thousands):

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 September 30, December 31,  March 31, December 31, 
 2008 2007  2009 2008 
Combined Balance Sheets:  
Land $2,356,289 $2,352,034  $2,360,887 $2,378,033 
Buildings 6,213,613 6,126,564  6,334,138 6,353,985 
Fixtures and tenant improvements 125,349 99,917  134,135 131,622 
          
 8,695,251 8,578,515  8,829,160 8,863,640 
Less: Accumulated depreciation  (562,857)  (409,993)  (651,318)  (606,530)
          
 8,132,394 8,168,522  8,177,842 8,257,110 
Construction in progress 409,509 207,367  426,770 412,357 
          
 8,541,903 8,375,889  8,604,612 8,669,467 
Receivables, net 153,043 122,729  143,537 136,410 
Leasehold interests 12,905 13,927  12,325 12,615 
Other assets 358,642 361,277  329,897 315,591 
          
 $9,066,493 $8,873,822  $9,090,371 $9,134,083 
          
 
Mortgage debt $5,642,459 $5,441,839  $5,760,277 $5,776,897 
Amounts payable to DDR 34,731 8,492  70,224 64,967 
Other liabilities 229,221 200,641  232,761 237,363 
          
 5,906,411 5,650,972  6,063,262 6,079,227 
Accumulated equity 3,160,082 3,222,850  3,027,109 3,054,856 
          
 $9,066,493 $8,873,822  $9,090,371 $9,134,083 
          
Company’s share of accumulated equity (1) $669,117 $609,171  $623,612 $622,569 
          
                        
 Three-Month Periods Nine-Month Periods  Three-Month Periods Ended 
 Ended September 30, Ended September 30,  March 31, 
 2008 2007 2008 2007  2009 2008 
Combined Statements of Operations:  
Revenues from operations $236,212 $227,444 $703,096 $572,569  $231,500 $237,959 
              
Expenses:  
Rental operation 85,471 73,109 242,021 186,367  87,997 80,863 
Depreciation and amortization 58,173 54,312 172,420 133,271  64,042 56,545 
Interest 74,156 79,359 220,320 190,820  70,906 77,295 
              
 217,800 206,780 634,761 510,458  222,945 214,703 
              
Income before income tax expense, other income, net and discontinued operations 8,555 23,256 
Income tax expense  (1,990)  (3,780)
Other income, net 11,678 6,439 
      
Income before income tax expense and discontinued operations 18,412 20,664 68,335 62,111 
Income tax expense  (4,010)  (2,958)  (11,994)  (7,503)
(Loss) gain on sale of real estate   (103)  (13) 92,987 
Other (expense) income, net  (36,728)  19,811  
         
(Loss) income from continuing operations  (22,326) 17,603 76,139 147,595 
Income from continuing operations 18,243 25,915 
Discontinued operations:  
(Loss) income from discontinued operations  (1)  (323) 115  (413)
Gain on disposition of real estate  1,790  2,529 
         
Income from discontinued operations 45 114 
Loss on disposition of real estate, net of tax  (29)  (2)
Loss on disposition of real estate (2)  (26,741)  
      
Net (loss) income $(22,327) $19,070 $76,254 $149,711  $(8,482) $26,027 
              
Company’s share of equity in net income of joint ventures (2) $2,649 $6,290 $22,883 $34,558 
Company’s share of equity in net income of joint ventures (3) $791 $7,489 
              

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          Investments in and advances to joint ventures include the following items, which represent the difference between the Company’s investment and its share of all of the unconsolidated joint ventures’ (including TRT DDR Venture I reported in Note 3) underlying net assets (in millions):
                
 September 30, 2008 December 31, 2007  March 31, 2009 December 31, 2008 
Company’s share of accumulated equity $674.1 $614.5  $623.6 $622.6 
Basis differentials (2)(3) 99.8 114.1   (7.5)  (4.6)
Deferred development fees, net of portion relating to the Company’s interest  (4.9)  (3.8)  (5.4)  (5.2)
Basis differential upon transfer of assets (2)(3)  (95.2)  (97.2)  (94.7)  (95.4)
Notes receivable from investments 1.4 2.0  1.3 1.4 
Amounts payable to DDR 34.8 8.5  70.2 65.0 
          
Investments in and advances to joint ventures (1) $710.0 $638.1  $587.5 $583.8 
          
 
(1) The difference between the Company’s share of accumulated equity and the investments in and advances to joint ventures recorded on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets primarily results from basis differentials, as described below, including deferred development fees, net of the portion relating to the Company’s interest, notes and amounts receivable from the unconsolidated joint venture investments.investments and amounts payable to DDR.
 
(2) For the three-month periods ended September 30, 2008Kansas City, Missouri (Ward Parkway) project owned by the Coventry II joint venture in which the Company has a 20% interest, a $35.0 million loan matured on January 2, 2009, and 2007,on January 6, 2009, the difference betweenlender sent to the $2.6borrower a formal notice of default (the Company did not provide a payment guaranty with respect to such loan). On March 26, 2009, the Coventry II joint venture transferred its ownership of this property to the lender in a “friendly foreclosure” arrangement. The joint venture recorded a loss of $26.7 million and $6.3on the transfer. The Company recorded a $5.8 million respectively,loss related to the write-off of the Company’s sharebook value of its equity investment, which is included within equity in net income of joint ventures and the $2.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively, of equity in net income of joint ventures reflected in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations is primarily attributableoperations. Pursuant to amortization associatedthe agreement with basis differentials and differences in the recognition of gains on sales.lender, the Company will manage the shopping center while DDR’s partner, the Coventry II Fund markets the property for sale. The Company’s share of joint venture net income has been decreased by approximately $0.6 millionthe ability to receive excess sale proceeds, if any, depending upon the timing and $0.2 million for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, to reflect additional basis depreciation and basis differences in assets sold. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the difference between the $22.8 million and $34.5 million, respectively,terms of the Company’s share of equity in net income of joint ventures and the $21.9 million and $33.9 million, respectively, of equity in net income of joint ventures reflected in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations is primarily attributable to amortization associated with the basis differentials and differences in the recognition of gains on sales. The Company’s share of joint venture net income has been decreased by approximately $0.9 million and $0.6 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, to reflect additional basis depreciation and basis differences in assets sold. a future sale arrangement.
(3)Basis differentials occur primarily when the Company has purchased interests in existing unconsolidated joint ventures at fair market values, which differ from their proportionate share of the historical net assets of the unconsolidated joint venture.ventures. In addition, certain acquisition, transaction and other costs, including capitalized interest, and impairments of the Company’s investments that were other than temporary may not be reflected in the net assets at the joint venture level. Basis differentials recorded upon transfer of assets are primarily associated with assets previously owned by the Company that have been transferred into aan unconsolidated joint venture at fair value. This amount represents the aggregate difference between the Company’s historical cost basis and the basis reflected at the joint venture level. Certain basis differentials indicated above are amortized over the life of the related assets.
Differences in income also occur when the Company acquires assets from unconsolidated joint ventures. The difference between the Company’s share of net income, as reported above, and the amounts included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations is attributable to the amortization of such basis differentials, deferred gains and differences in gain on sale of certain assets due to the basis differentials. The Company’s share of joint venture net income has been reduced by $0.4 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, to reflect additional basis depreciation and basis differences in assets sold.

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Service fees earned by the Company through management, acquisition, financing, leasing and development activities performed related to all of the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures are as follows (in millions):
                        
 Three-Month Periods Nine-Month Periods Three-Month Periods
 Ended September 30, Ended September 30, Ended March 31,
 2008 2007 2008 2007 2009 2008
Management and other fees $12.4 $10.5 $37.9 $27.4  $12.3 $12.9 
Acquisition, financing, guarantee and other fees (1) 1.2 0.6 1.3 8.5  0.3  
Development fees and leasing commissions 2.9 3.0 9.0 6.9  2.0 3.2 
Interest income 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.5  1.9 0.1 
          In December 2008, the Company recorded $107.0 million of impairment charges associated with seven unconsolidated joint venture investments pursuant to the provisions of APB No. 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock”. The provisions of this opinion require that a loss in value of an investment under the equity method of accounting that is an other than “temporary” decline must be recognized. These impairment charges create a basis difference between the Company’s share of accumulated equity as compared to the investment balance of the respective unconsolidated joint venture. The Company allocates the aggregate impairment charge to each of the respective properties owned by a joint venture on a relative fair value basis and amortizes this basis differential as an adjustment to the equity in net income recorded by the Company over the estimated remaining useful lives of the underlying assets.
3.RESTRICTED CASH
Restricted Cash is comprised of the following (in thousands):
         
  March 31, 2009  December 31, 2008 
DDR MDT MV LLC (1) $31,108  $31,806 
DDR MDT MV LLC (2)  33,000   33,000 
Bond fund (3)  46,513   46,986 
       
Total restricted cash $110,621  $111,792 
       
 
(1) Acquisition fees of $6.3 million were earned from the formation of the joint venture with TIAA-CREF in 2007, excluding the Company’s retained ownership of approximately 15%. The Company’s fees were earned in conjunction with services rendered by the Company in connection with the acquisition of the IRRETI real estate assets.

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     In February 2008, the Company began purchasing units of Macquarie DDR Trust (ASX: MDT) (“MDT”), an Australian Real Estate Investment Trust which is managed by an affiliate of Macquarie Group Limited (ASX: MQG), an international investment bank, advisor and manager of specialized real estate funds, and the Company. MDT is DDR’s joint venture partner in the DDR Macquarie Fund LLC Joint Venture (the “Fund”). Through September 30, 2008, the Company purchased an aggregate 112.5 million units of MDT at an aggregate purchase price of $42.9 million. Through the combination of its purchase of the units in MDT (9.3% and 6.7% interest in MDT on a weighted-average basis for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008, respectively) and its direct and indirect ownership of the Fund, DDR is entitled to an approximate 24.7% economic interest in the Fund as of September 30, 2008. As the Company’s direct and indirect investments in MDT and the Fund gives it the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, the Company accounts for both its interest in MDT and the Fund using the equity method of accounting.
3. TRT DDR VENTURE I
     In the second quarter of 2007, Dividend Capital Total Realty Trust and the Company formed a $161.5 million joint venture (“TRT DDR Venture I”). The Company contributed three recently developed assets aggregating 0.7 million of Company-owned square feet to the joint venture and retained an effective ownership interest of 10%. The Company recorded an after-tax gain, net of its retained interest, of approximately $50.3 million, which is included in gain on disposition of real estate. As the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence, but does not have financial or operating control, TRT DDR Venture I is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The Company receives asset management and property management fees, plus fees on leasing and ancillary income in addition to a promoted interest.
     At September 30, 2007, the Company’s investment in TRT DDR Venture I was considered a significant subsidiary pursuant to the applicable Regulation S-X rules as a result of the recognition of an approximate $54.8 million gain in 2007 from the contribution of assets to the joint venture.
     Condensed financial information of TRT DDR Venture I is as follows (in thousands):

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  September 30,  December 31, 
  2008  2007 
Balance Sheet:        
Land $32,055  $32,035 
Buildings  126,710   126,603 
Fixtures and tenant improvements  1,198   1,198 
       
   159,963   159,836 
Less: Accumulated depreciation  (5,957)  (2,813)
       
   154,006   157,023 
Construction in progress  5   20 
       
   154,011   157,043 
Receivables, net  1,912   1,811 
Other assets  4,727   4,648 
       
  $160,650  $163,502 
       
         
Mortgage debt $110,000  $110,000 
Other liabilities  596   442 
       
   110,596   110,442 
Accumulated equity  50,054   53,060 
       
  $160,650  $163,502 
       
Company’s share of accumulated equity $5,005  $5,306 
       
                 
  Three-Month Periods  Nine-Month Periods 
  Ended September 30,  Ended September 30, 
  2008  2007  2008  2007 
Statements of Operations:                
Revenues from operations $3,709  $3,491  $11,528  $5,308 
             
Expenses:                
Rental operation  1,505   982   4,208   1,362 
Depreciation and amortization  1,101   1,256   3,303   1,936 
Interest  1,569   1,525   4,688   2,390 
             
   4,175   3,763   12,199   5,688 
             
Net loss $(466) $(272) $(671) $(380)
             
Company’s share of equity in net loss of joint venture $(46) $(27) $(67) $(38)
             

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4. ACQUISITIONS AND PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Acquisitions
     On February 22, 2007, IRRETI shareholders approved a merger with a subsidiary of the Company pursuant to a merger agreement among IRRETI, the Company and the subsidiary. Pursuant to the merger, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of IRRETI for a total merger consideration of $14.00 per share, of which $12.50 per share was funded in cash and $1.50 per share was paid in the form of DDR common shares. As a result, on February 27, 2007, the Company issued 5.7 million DDR common shares to the IRRETI shareholders with an aggregate value of approximately $394.2 million valued at $69.54 per share, which was the average closing price of the Company’s common shares for the ten trading days immediately preceding the two trading days prior to the IRRETI shareholders’ meeting.
     The IRRETI merger was initially recorded at a total cost of approximately $6.2 billion. Real estate and related assets of approximately $3.1 billion were recorded by the Company and approximately $3.0 billion was recorded by the TIAA-CREF Joint Venture. The Company assumed debt at a fair market value of approximately $443.0 million. At the time of the merger, the IRRETI real estate portfolio consisted of 315 community shopping centers, neighborhood shopping centers and single tenant/net leased retail properties, totaling approximately 35.2 million square feet of Company-owned Gross Leasable Area (“GLA”), and five development properties. In connection with the merger, the TIAA-CREF Joint Venture acquired 66 of these shopping centers totaling approximately 15.6 million square feet of Company-owned GLA. During 2007, the Company sold or transferred 78 of the assets, valued at approximately $1.2 billion, acquired in the merger with IRRETI, 21 of which were sold to independent buyers and the remaining 57 were contributed to unconsolidated joint ventures.
Pro Forma Financial Information
     The following supplemental pro forma operating data is presented for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2007, as if the IRRETI merger, the formation of the joint venture with TIAA-CREF, the contribution of 57 assets to unconsolidated joint ventures and the sale of 21 IRRETI assets to independent buyers were completed as of January 1, 2007. Pro forma amounts include general and administrative expenses that IRRETI reported in its historical results of approximately $48.3 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007, including severance, a substantial portion of which management believes to be non-recurring. The supplemental pro forma operating data does not present the formation of TRT DDR Venture I.
     The merger with IRRETI was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The revenues and expenses related to assets and interests acquired are included in the Company’s historical results of operations from the date of purchase.
     The pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and may not be indicative of what actual results of operations would have been had the acquisitions occurred as indicated, nor does it purport to represent the results of the operations for future periods (in thousands, except per share data):

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  Three-Month  Nine-Month 
  Period Ended  Period Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2007  2007 
Pro forma revenues $230,510  $693,111 
       
Pro forma income from continuing operations $40,121  $107,475 
       
Pro forma (loss) income from discontinued operations $(403) $21,731 
       
Pro forma net income applicable to common shareholders $32,842  $152,685 
       
Per share data:        
Basic earnings per share data:        
Income from continuing operations $0.27  $1.05 
Income from discontinued operations     0.17 
       
Net income applicable to common shareholders $0.27  $1.22 
       
Diluted earnings per share data:        
Income from continuing operations $0.27  $1.05 
Income from discontinued operations     0.17 
       
Net income applicable to common shareholders $0.27  $1.22 
       
5. RESTRICTED CASH
     Restricted Cash is comprised of the following (in thousands):
         
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2008  2007  
DDR MDT MV LLC (1)
 $25,000  $ 
DDR MDT MV LLC (2)
  33,000    
Bond fund (3)
  48,391   58,958 
       
Total restricted cash $106,391  $58,958 
       
(1)The DDR MDT MV LLC joint venture (“MV LLC”), which is consolidated by the Company, owns 32 and 37 Mervyn’s locations.locations formerly occupied by Mervyns at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The terms of the original acquisition contained a contingentlycontingent refundable purchase price adjustment secured by a $25.0 million letter of credit (“LOC”) from the seller of the real estate portfolio, which was owned in part by an affiliate of one of the members of the Company’s board of directors. The LOC wasIn addition, MV LLC held a Security Deposit Letter of Credit (“SD LOC”) from Mervyns. These LOCs were drawn in full during the third quarter ofin 2008 due to Mervyns filing for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Although the funds are required to be placed in escrow with MV LLC’s lender to secure MV LLC’sthe entity’s mortgage loan, these funds are available for re-tenanting expenses.expenses or to fund debt service. The funds will be released as the related leases are either assumed or released, or the debt is repaid.
 
(2) In connection with MV LLC’s draw of the $25.0 million LOC, MV LLC was required under the loan agreement to provide an additional $33.0 million as collateral security for MV LLC’s mortgage loan. DDR and MDTits partner funded the escrow requirement with proportionate capital contributions. The funds will be released in the same manner as the $25.0 million LOC.
 
(3) Under the terms of a bond issue by the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, the proceeds of approximately $60.0 million from the sale of bonds were placed in a trust in connection with a Company development project in Mississippi. As construction is completed on the Company’s project in Mississippi, the Company will requestreceives disbursement of these funds.

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6. OTHER ASSETS, NET
4.OTHER ASSETS, NET
Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
        
 September 30, December 31,         
 2008 2007  March 31, 2009 December 31, 2008 
Intangible assets:  
In-place leases (including lease origination costs and fair market value of leases), net $25,161 $31,201  $18,116 $21,721 
Tenant relations, net 18,696 22,102  13,685 15,299 
          
Total intangible assets (1) 43,857 53,303  31,801 37,020 
Other assets:  
Accounts receivable, net (2) 201,657 199,354  158,463 164,356 
Prepaids, deposits and other assets 90,398 80,191  89,237 91,770 
          
Total other assets $335,912 $332,848  $279,501 $293,146 
          
 
(1) The Company recorded amortization expense of $2.3$1.9 million and $1.9$2.2 million for the three-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $7.1 million and $5.5 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, related to these intangible assets. The amortization period of the in-place leases and tenant relations is approximately two to 31 years and ten years, respectively.
 
(2) Includes straight-line rent receivables, net, of $67.5$54.5 million and $61.7$53.8 million at September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2007,2008, respectively.
7. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES
5.REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITIES
          The Company maintains an unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of financial institutions, for which JP Morgan serves as the administrative agent (the “Unsecured Credit Facility”), which was amended in December 2007.. The Unsecured Credit Facility provides for borrowings of $1.25 billion, if certain financial covenants are maintained, and an accordion feature for a future expansion to $1.4 billion upon the Company’s request, provided that new or existing lenders agree to the existing terms of the facility and increase their commitment level, and a maturity date of June 2010, with a one-year extension option at the option of the Company subject to certain customary closing conditions. The Unsecured Credit Facility includes a competitive bid option on periodic interest rates for up to 50% of the facility. The Company’s borrowings under the Unsecured Credit Facility bear interest at variable rates at the Company’s election, based on either (i) the prime rate less a specified spread (-0.125% at September 30, 2008)March 31, 2009), as defined in the facility or (ii) LIBOR, plus a specified spread (0.60%(0.75% at September 30, 2008)March 31, 2009). The specified spreads vary depending on the Company’s long-term senior unsecured debt rating from Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service. The Company is required to comply with certain covenants relating to total outstanding indebtedness, secured indebtedness, maintenance of unencumbered real estate assets and fixed charge coverage. The Unsecured Credit Facility is used to finance the acquisition, development and expansion of shopping center properties, to provide working capital and for general corporate purposes. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2008.March 31, 2009. The facility also provides for an annual facility fee of 0.15%0.175% on the entire facility. At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, total borrowings under the Unsecured Credit Facility aggregated $888.2$1,213.1 million with a weighted average interest rate of 3.8%1.7%.
          The Company also maintains a $75 million unsecured revolving credit facility amended in December 2007, with National City Bank (together with the Unsecured Credit Facility, the “Revolving Credit Facilities”). This facility has a maturity date of June 2010, with a one-year extension option at

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contained in the Unsecured Credit Facility. Borrowings under this facility bear interest at variable rates based on (i) the prime rate less a specified spread (-0.125% at September 30, 2008)March 31, 2009), as defined in the facility or (ii) LIBOR, plus a specified spread (0.60%(0.75% at September 30, 2008)March 31, 2009). The specified spreads are dependent on the Company’s long-term senior unsecured debt rating from Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s Investors Service. The Company is required to comply with certain covenants relating to total outstanding indebtedness, secured indebtedness, maintenance of unencumbered real estate assets and fixed charge coverage. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2008.March 31, 2009. At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, total borrowings under the National City Bank facility aggregated $67.8$38.0 million with a weighted average interest rate of 3.8%1.3%.
8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
     As of September 30, 2008, the aggregate fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps that have been designated and qualify as cash flow hedges was a liability of $17.1 million, which is included in other liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The effective portion of the gain or loss on the interest rate swaps is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and will be reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged interest payments are a charge to earnings. For the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008, the amount of hedge ineffectiveness was not material.
     The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157, as amended by FSP FAS No. 157-1, FSP FAS No. 157-2 and FSP FAS No. 157-3, on January 1, 2008.
Fair Value Hierarchy
     SFAS No. 157 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs). In accordance with SFAS No. 157, the following summarizes the fair value hierarchy:
6. Level 1 —  Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2 —  Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly such as interest rates and yield curves that are observable at commonly quoted intervals and
Level 3 —  Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.FIXED-RATE NOTES
          In certain cases,March 2007, the inputs usedCompany issued $600 million of 3.0% senior convertible notes due in 2012 (the “2007 Senior Convertible Notes”). In August 2006, the Company issued $250 million of 3.5% senior convertible notes due in 2011 (the “2006 Senior Convertible Notes” and, together with the 2007 Senior Convertible Notes, the “Senior Convertible Notes”). The Senior Convertible Notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all other senior unsecured indebtedness. For further description of the Company’s Senior Convertible Notes see Note 8, “Fixed-Rate Debt” in the Company’s 2008 Annual Report. Effective January 1, 2009, the Company retrospectively adopted the provision of FSP APB 14-1 (Note 1). Concurrent with the issuance of the Senior Convertible Notes, the Company purchased an option on its common shares in a private transaction in order to measure faireffectively increase the conversion price of the notes to a specified option price (“Option Price”). This purchase option allows the Company to receive a number of the Company’s common shares (“Maximum Common Shares”) from counterparties equal to the amounts of common shares and/or cash related to the excess conversion value may fall into different levelsthat it would pay to the holders of the Senior Convertible Notes upon conversion. The option was recorded as a reduction of shareholders’ equity.
     The following table summarizes the information related to the Senior Convertible Notes (shares and dollars in millions):
                 
          Maximum Common     
  Conversion Price  Option Price Shares  Option Cost 
2007 Senior Convertible Notes $74.56  $ 82.71  1.1  $32.6 
2006 Senior Convertible Notes $64.23  $ 65.17  0.5  $10.3 
     The following tables reflects the Company’s previously reported amounts, along with the adjusted amounts as required by FSP APB 14-1 (in thousands, except per share).
             
  Three-Month Periods Ended March 31,
  2008
  As As Effect of
  Reported Adjusted Change
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
            
Income from continuing operations $42,513 (1) $39,249  $3,264 
Net income attributable to DDR  43,424   40,160   3,264 
Net income attributable to DDR per share, basic and diluted $0.28  $0.25  $0.03 
(1) Adjusted to reflect the impact of discontinued operations in accordance with SFAS 144 (Note 13).
             
  December 31, 2008
      As Effect of
  As Reported Adjusted Change
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)
            
Senior unsecured notes $2,452,741  $2,402,032  $50,709 
Paid-in-capital  2,770,194   2,849,363   (79,169)
Accumulated distributions in excess of net income  (608,675)  (635,239)  26,564 
          The effect of this accounting change on the carrying amounts of the Company’s debt and equity balances, are as follows (in thousands):
         
  March 31, 2009  December 31, 2008 
Carrying value of equity component $80,863  $80,863 
       
Principal amount of convertible debt $696,239  $833,000 
Remaining unamortized debt discount  (39,397)  (50,709)
       
Net carrying value of convertible debt $656,842  $782,291 
       
          As of March 31, 2009, the remaining amortization period for the debt discount was approximately 29 and 36 months for the 2006 Senior Convertible Notes and the 2007 Senior Convertible Notes, respectively.
          The effective interest rates for the liability components of the 2006 Senior Convertible Notes and the 2007 Senior Convertible Notes were 5.7% and 5.2%, respectively for the three month periods ended March 31 2009 and 2008. The impact of this accounting change required the Company to adjust its interest expense and record a non-cash interest-related charge of $3.3 million, net of capitalized interest, for the three months ended March 31, 2008. The Company recorded non-cash interest expense of approximately $3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The Company recorded contractual interest expense of $6.4 million and $6.7 million for the three month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
          During the three months ended March 31, 2009, the Company purchased approximately $163.5 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding senior unsecured notes at a discount to par resulting in net GAAP gains of approximately $72.6 million. The net GAAP gain reflects a decrease of approximately $7.5 million due to the adoption of FSP APB 14-1 (Note 1) in the first quarter of 2009. As required by FSP APB 14-1, the Company allocated the consideration paid between the liability component and equity component based on the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significantof those components immediately prior to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.purchases.

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7.FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
          Measurement of Fair Value
          At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company used pay-fixed interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to changes in benchmark interest rates. The valuation of these instruments is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative.
          Although the Company has determined that the significant inputs used to value its derivatives fall within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the credit valuation adjustments associated with the Company’s counterparties and its own credit risk utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by itself and its counterparties. However, asAs of September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company hadhas assessed the significance of the impact of the credit valuation adjustments on the overall valuation of its derivative positions and hadhas determined that the credit valuation adjustments were notare significant to the overall valuation of all of its derivatives. As a result, the Company has determined that its derivative valuations in their entirety are classified in Level 23 of the fair value hierarchy.
     Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
          The following table presents information about the Company’s financial assets and liabilities (in millions), which consistconsists of interest rate swap agreements that are included in other liabilities at September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.
                 
  Fair Value Measurements
  at September 30, 2008
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Derivative Financial Instruments $  $17.1  $  $17.1 
                 
  Fair Value Measurement at
  March 31, 2009
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Derivative Financial Instruments $  $  $17.2  $17.2 
9. CONTINGENCIES          The table presented below presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of interest rate swap agreements that are included in other liabilities having fair value measurements based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
     
  Derivative 
  Financial 
  Instruments 
Balance of Level 3 at December 31, 2008 $(21.7)
Total unrealized gain included in other comprehensive income  4.5 
    
Balance at March 31, 2009 $(17.2)
    
          The unrealized gain of $4.5 million above included in other comprehensive income is attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to derivative liabilities that are still held at March 31, 2009, none of which were reported in our condensed consolidated statement of operations as they are documented and qualify as hedging instruments pursuant to SFAS 133.

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Accounting Policy for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
          SFAS 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS 133 (“SFAS 133”) with the intent to provide users of financial statements with an enhanced understanding of: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS 133 and its related interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about the fair value of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative instruments.
          As required by SFAS 133, the Company records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the Company has elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges. Derivatives may also be designated as hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation. Hedge accounting generally provides for the matching of the timing of gain or loss recognition on the hedging instrument with the recognition of the changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk in a fair value hedge or the earnings effect of the hedged forecasted transactions in a cash flow hedge. The Company may enter into derivative contracts that are intended to economically hedge certain of its risk, even though hedge accounting does not apply or the Company elects not to apply hedge accounting under SFAS 133.
Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives
          The Company is exposed to certain risk arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company principally manages its exposures to a wide variety of business and operational risks through management of its core business activities. The Company manages economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk primarily by managing the amount, sources, and duration of its debt funding and the use of derivative financial instruments. Specifically, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments to manage exposures that arise from business activities that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the value of which are determined by interest rates. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences in the amount, timing, and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments principally related to the Company’s investments and borrowings.
          The Company entered into consolidated joint

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ventures that own real estate assets in Canada and Russia. The net assets of these subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in currency exchange rates. As such, the Company uses non-derivative financial instruments to hedge this exposure. The Company manages currency exposure related to the net assets of its Canadian and European subsidiaries primarily through foreign currency-denominated debt agreements.
Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk
          The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish this objective, the Company generally uses interest rate swaps (“Swaps”) as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty in exchange for the Company making fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying notional amount. The Company has six Swaps with notional amounts aggregating $600 million ($200 million which expires in 2009, $300 million which expires in 2010 and $100 million which expires in 2012). Swaps aggregating $500 million effectively convert term loan floating rate debt into a fixed rate of approximately 5.7%. Swaps aggregating $100 million effectively convert Revolving Credit Facilities floating rate debt into a fixed rate of approximately 5.5%.
          The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and is subsequently reclassified into earnings in the period that the hedged forecasted transaction affects earnings. During 2009, such derivatives were used to hedge the variable cash flows associated with existing obligations. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of derivatives is recognized directly in earnings. All components of the interest rate swaps were included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness. During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008, the amount of hedge ineffectiveness recorded was not material.
          Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the Company’s variable-rate debt. The Company expects that within the next 12 months it will reflect as an increase to interest expense (and a corresponding decrease to earnings) approximately $20.9 million.
          As of March 31, 2009, the Company had the following outstanding interest rate derivatives that were designated as cash flow hedges of interest rate risk:
         
  Number of Notional
Interest Rate Derivative Instruments (in Millions)
Interest rate swaps Six $600.0 

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          The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as well as their classification on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2009 and March 31, 2008 (in millions):
                 
  Liability Derivatives  
  March 31, 2009 December 31, 2008
Derivatives designated as        
hedging instruments under Balance Sheet Fair Balance Sheet  
            SFAS 133 Location Value Location Fair Value
Interest rate products Other liabilities $   17.2  Other liabilities $   21.7 
                     
              Amount of Gain
  Amount of (gain) loss     Reclassified from
  Recognized in OCI     Accumulated OCI into
  on Derivative Location of Gain or Income (Effective
  (Effective Portion) (Loss) Reclassified Portion)
      Derivatives in SFAS Three-Month Periods from Accumulated Three-Month Periods
          133 Cash Flow Ended March 31 OCI into Income Ended March 31
              Hedging 2009 2008 (Effective Portion) 2009 2008
Interest rate products $  (4.5) $  14.9  Interest expense $0.1  $0.4 
          The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the Swaps. The Company believes it mitigates its credit risk by entering into Swaps with major financial institutions. The Company continually monitors and actively manages interest costs on its variable-rate debt portfolio and may enter into additional interest rate swap positions or other derivative interest rate instruments based on market conditions. In addition, the Company continually assesses its ability to obtain funds through additional equity and/or debt offerings, including the issuance of medium term notes and joint venture capital. Accordingly, the cost of obtaining interest rate protection agreements in relation to the Company’s access to capital markets will continue to be evaluated. The Company has not, and does not plan to, enter into any derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Credit-risk-related Contingent Features
          The Company has agreements with each of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision where if the Company defaults on primarily its unsecured indebtedness, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations.
Net Investment Hedges
          The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk from its consolidated and unconsolidated international investments. The Company has foreign currency-denominated debt agreements, which exposes the Company to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Company has designated these foreign currency borrowings as a hedge to the net investment in its Canadian and European subsidiaries. Changes in the spot rate are recorded as adjustments to the debt balance with

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offsetting unrealized gains and losses recorded in OCI. As the notional amount of the nonderivative instrument substantially matches the portion of the net investment designated as being hedged and the nonderivative instrument is denominated in the functional currency of the hedged net investment, the hedge ineffectiveness recognized in earnings was not material.
          The effect of the Company’s net investment hedge derivative instrument on OCI for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, is as follows (in millions):
         
  Amount of Gain(Loss) 
  Recognized in OCI on Derivative 
  (Effective Portion) 
  Three-Month Periods Ended 
  March 31 
Derivatives in SFAS 133 Net Investment Hedging Relationships 2009  2008 
Euro denominated revolving credit facilities designated as hedge of the Company’s net investment in its subsidiary $4.6  $(5.2)
       
Canadian denominated revolving credit facilities designated as hedge of the Company’s net investment in its subsidiaries $2.1  $2.6 
       
8.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Business Risks and Uncertainties
          The retail and real estate markets have been significantly impacted by the continued deterioration of the global credit markets and other macro economic factors including, among others, rising unemployment and a decline in consumer confidence leading to a decline in consumer spending. Although a majority of the Company’s tenants remain in relatively strong financial standing, especially the anchor tenants, the current recession has resulted in tenant bankruptcies affecting the Company’s real estate portfolio including Mervyns, Linens ‘N Things, Steve and Barry’s, Goody’s and Circuit City, which occurred primarily in the second half of 2008. In addition, certain other tenants may be experiencing financial difficulties. The decrease in occupancy and the projected timing associated with re-leasing these vacated spaces has resulted in downward pressure on the Company’s 2009 projected operating results. The reduced occupancy will likely have a negative impact on the Company’s consolidated cash flows, results of operations, financial position and financial ratios that are integral to the continued compliance with the covenants on the Company’s revolving credit facilities as further described below. Offsetting some of the current challenges within the retail environment, the Company has a low occupancy cost relative to other retail formats and historical averages, as well as a diversified tenant base with only one tenant exceeding 2.5% of total consolidated revenues, Walmart at 5.3%. Other significant tenants include Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Home Depot, Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx/Marshalls, Publix Supermarkets, PetSmart and Bed Bath & Beyond, all of which have relatively strong credit ratings. Management believes these tenants should continue providing the Company with a stable ongoing revenue base for the foreseeable future given the long-term nature of these leases. Moreover, the majority of the tenants in the Company’s shopping centers provide day-to-day consumer necessities versus high priced discretionary luxury items with a focus toward value and convenience, which should enable many tenants to continue operating within this challenging economic environment.

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          The Company’s revolving credit facilities and the indentures under which the Company’s senior and subordinated unsecured indebtedness is, or may be issued, contain certain financial and operating covenants, including, among other things, leverage ratios, debt service coverage and fixed charge coverage ratios, as well as limitations on the Company’s ability to incur secured and unsecured indebtedness, sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets and engage in mergers and certain acquisitions. These revolving credit facilities and indentures also contain customary default provisions including the failure to timely pay principal and interest issued thereunder, the failure to comply with our financial and operating covenants, the occurrence of a material adverse effect on the Company, and the failure to pay when due any other Company consolidated indebtedness (including non-recourse obligations) in excess of certain specified levels. In the event the Company’s lenders declare a default, as defined in the applicable loan documentation, this could result in the inability to obtain further funding and/or an acceleration of any outstanding borrowings.
          As of March 31, 2009, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants. However, due to the economic environment, the Company has less financial flexibility than desired given the current market dislocation. The Company’s current business plans indicate that it will be able to operate in compliance with these covenants in 2009 and beyond; however, the current dislocation in the global credit markets has significantly impacted the projected cash flows, financial position and effective leverage of the Company. If there is a continued decline in the retail and real estate industries and/or we are unable to successfully execute our plans as further described below, we could violate these covenants, and as a result may be subject to higher finance costs and fees and/or accelerated maturities. In addition, certain of the Company’s credit facilities and indentures permit the acceleration of the maturity of debt issued thereunder in the event certain other debt of the Company has been accelerated. Furthermore, a default under a loan to the Company or its affiliates, a foreclosure on a mortgaged property owned by the Company or its affiliates or the inability to refinance existing indebtedness would have a negative impact on the Company’s financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. These facts and an inability to predict future economic conditions have encouraged the Company to adopt a strict focus on lowering leverage and increasing our financial flexibility.
          The Company is committed to prudently managing and minimizing discretionary operating and capital expenditures and raising the necessary equity and debt capital to maximize its liquidity, repay its outstanding borrowings as they mature and comply with its financial covenants in 2009 and beyond. As discussed below, we plan to raise additional equity and debt through a combination of retained capital, the issuance of common shares, debt financing and refinancing and asset sales. In addition, the Company will strategically utilize proceeds from the above sources to repay outstanding borrowings on our credit facilities and strategically repurchase our publicly traded debt at a discount to par to further improve our leverage ratios.
Retained Equity — With regard to retained capital, the Company has adjusted its dividend policy to the minimum required to maintain its REIT status. The Company did not pay a dividend in January 2009 as it had already distributed sufficient funds to comply with its 2008 tax requirements. Moreover, the Company expects to fund a portion of its 2009 dividend through a combination of cash and common shares and has the flexibility to distribute up to 90% of dividends in shares which will be determined on a quarterly basis. The changes to the Company’s 2009 dividend policy should result in additional free cash

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flow, which is expected to be applied primarily to reduce leverage. This change in dividend payment is expected to save approximately $300 million of retained capital in 2009 relative to the Company’s 2008 dividend policy.
Issuance of Common Shares — The Company has several alternatives to raise equity through the sale of its common shares. The Company intends to continue to issue additional shares under the continuous equity program in 2009. The Company expects to close on the issuance of 15 million common shares as part of the closing of the transaction with Mr. Alexander Otto and certain members of the Otto family (collectively with Mr. Otto, the “Otto Family”) in May 2009, resulting in gross equity proceeds of approximately $52.5 million (Note 16). The Company will issue approximately 1.1 million additional common shares at the first closing as a result of its first quarter 2009 dividend. The Company expects to close on the sale of the remaining 15 million common shares no later than in the fourth quarter of 2009 for estimated gross proceeds of $60 million, subject to certain closing conditions. The Company intends to use the total estimated $112.5 million in gross proceeds received from this strategic investment in 2009 to reduce leverage.
Debt Financing and Refinancing — As of March 31, 2009, the Company had approximately $183.3 million of consolidated debt maturing during 2009, including regular principal amortization, excluding obligations where there is an extension option. These maturities are related to various loans secured by certain shopping centers. The Company plans to refinance approximately $60 million of this remaining indebtedness related to one asset. The Company is planning to either repay the remaining 2009 maturities with its Revolving Credit Facility or financings discussed below or seek extensions with the existing lender.
In March 2009, the Company entered into a secured bridge loan agreement with an affiliate of the Otto Family (Note 16) for $60.0 million (the “Bridge Loan”). The Bridge Loan bore interest at a rate of 10% per annum and was repaid on May 6, 2009 with the proceeds from a $60.0 million five-year secured loan, which bears interest at a 9.0% interest rate, and obtained from an affiliate of the Otto Family.
In May 2009, the Company closed on two secured loans for aggregate proceeds of approximately $125 million (Note 16). The Company is also in active discussions with various life insurance companies and financial institutions regarding the financing of assets that are currently unencumbered. The loan-to-value ratio required by these lenders is expected to fall within the 45% to 55% range.
Asset Sales — During the first quarter of 2009, the Company and its consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures sold seven assets generating in excess of $65.8 million in gross proceeds. The Company is also in various stages of discussions with third parties for the sale of additional assets with aggregate values in excess of $500 million.
Debt Repurchases — Given the current economic environment, the Company’s publicly traded debt securities are trading at significant discounts to par. During the first quarter of 2009, the Company repurchased approximately $163.5 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding senior unsecured notes at a cash discount to par aggregating $81.4 million. The debt with maturities in 2010 and beyond have been trading at wide discounts. The Company intends to utilize the proceeds from retained capital, equity issuances, secured financing and asset sales, as discussed above, to repurchase its debt securities at a discount to par to further improve its leverage ratios.

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          As further described above, although the Company believes it has made considerable progress in implementing the steps to address its objectives of reducing leverage and continuing to comply with its covenants and repay obligations as they become due, the Company does not have binding agreements for all of the planned transactions discussed above, and therefore, there can be no assurances that the Company will be able to execute these plans, which could adversely impact the Company’s operations including its ability to remain compliant with its covenants.
Legal Matters
          The Company is a party to litigation filed in January 2007November 2006 by a tenant in a Company property located in Long Beach, California. The tenant located at this property filed suit against the Company and certain affiliates, claiming the Company and its affiliates failed to provide adequate valet parking at the property pursuant to the terms of the lease with the tenant. After a six-week trial, the jury returned a verdict in October 2008, finding the Company liable for compensatory damages in the amount of approximately $7.8 million. In addition, the trial court awarded the tenant attorney’s fees in the amount of $1.5 million. The Company filed motions for a new trial and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, both of which were denied. The Company strongly disagrees with the verdict, and is presently evaluating all of its options, which include filing a motion for a new trial, as well as filingthe denial of the post-trial motions. As a result, the Company plans to pursue an appeal of the verdict. However,Included in other liabilities on the Company recordedcondensed consolidated balance sheet is a charge during the three months ended September 30, 2008provision which represents management’s best estimate of loss based upon a range of liability pursuant to SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.” The accrual, as well as the related litigation costs incurred to date, were recorded in the Other Income (Expense) line of the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company will continue to monitor the status of the litigation and revise the estimate of loss as appropriate. ThereAlthough the Company believes it has meritorious defenses, there can be no assurance that a new trialthe Company will be granted or that an appeal will be successful.successful in appealing the verdict.

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          In addition to the litigation discussed above, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to various other legal proceedings, which, taken together, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company is also subject to a variety of legal actions for personal injury or property damage arising in the ordinary course of its business, most of which are covered by insurance. While the resolution of all matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final outcome of such legal proceedings and claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity, financial position or results of operations.
9. REDEEMABLE OPERATING PARTNERSHIP UNITS
          At March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had 29,524 operating partnership units (“OP Units”) outstanding. These OP Units, issued to different partnerships, are exchangeable, at the election of the OP Unit holder, and under certain circumstances at the option of the Company, into an equivalent number of the Company’s common shares or for the equivalent amount of cash. The OP Unit holders are entitled to receive distributions, per OP Unit, generally equal to the per share distributions on the Company’s common shares. Redeemable OP Units are accounted for in accordance with EITF Topic D-98, “Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities,” and are presented at the greater of their carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period. Changes in the value from period to period are charged to paid in capital in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. Below is a table reflecting the activity of the redeemable OP units (in thousands):
     
  March 31, 2008 
Balance at December 31, 2007 $1,163 
Net income  20 
Distributions  (20)
Adjustment to redeemable operating partnership units  56 
    
Balance at March 31, 2008 $1,219 
    

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  March 31, 2009 
Balance at December 31, 2008 $627 
Net income  6 
Distributions  (6)
    
Balance at March 31, 2009 $627 
    
10. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The following table summarizes the changes in equity since December 31, 2007 as adjusted (in thousands):
                                     
  Developers Diversified Realty Corporation Equity       
      Common                        
      Shares      Accumulated      Accumulated          
      ($0.10      Distributions      Other  Treasury  Non-    
  Preferred  Par  Paid-in  in Excess of  Deferred  Comprehensive  Stock at  Controlling    
  Shares  Value)  Capital  Net Income  Obligation  Income  Cost  Interest  Total 
Balance, December 31, 2007 $555,000  $12,679  $3,107,809  $(272,428) $22,862  $8,965  $(369,839) $128,254  $3,193,302 
Issuance of common shares related to exercise of stock options, dividend reinvestment plan, performance plan and director compensation          (1,429)              6,700       5,271 
Contributions from non-controlling interests                              3,179   3,179 
Issuance of restricted stock          (5,184)              6,081       897 
Vesting of restricted stock          7,113       (498)      (4,770)      1,845 
Stock-based compensation          2,287                       2,287 
Dividends declared—common shares              (82,639)                  (82,639)
Dividends declared—preferred shares              (10,567)                  (10,567)
Distributions to non-controlling interests                              (3,548)  (3,548)
Adjustment to redeemable operating partnership units          (56)                      (56)
Comprehensive income:
                                
Net income              40,160               2,345   42,505 
Other comprehensive income:                                    
Change in fair value of interest rate contracts                      (21,439)          (21,439)
Amortization of interest rate contracts                      (364)          (364)
Foreign currency translation                      4,104           4,104 
                            
Comprehensive income           40,160      (17,699)     2,345   24,806 
                            
Balance, March 31, 2008 $555,000  $12,679  $3,110,540  $(325,474) $22,364  $(8,734) $(361,828) $130,230  $3,134,777 
                            
          The following table summarizes the changes in shareholders’ equity since December 31, 20072008 as adjusted (in thousands):
                                                                    
 Common          Developers Diversified Realty Corporation Equity     
 Shares Accumulated Accumulated      Common Accumulated Accumulated       
 ($0.10 Distributions Other Treasury    Shares Distributions Other Treasury Non-   
 Preferred Par Paid-in in Excess of Deferred Comprehensive Stock    Preferred ($0.10 Par Paid-in in Excess of Deferred Comprehensive Stock at Controlling   
 Shares Value) Capital Net Income Obligation Income at Cost Total  Shares Value) Capital Net Income Obligation Income Cost Interest Total 
Balance, December 31, 2007 $555,000 $12,679 $3,029,176 $(260,018) $22,862 $8,965 $(369,839) $2,998,825 
Issuance of common shares related to exercise of stock options, dividend reinvestment plan, performance plan and director compensation 1  (2,190) 8,759 6,570 
Balance, December 31, 2008 $555,000 $12,864 $2,849,363 $(635,239) $13,882 $(49,849) $(8,731) 127,504 $2,864,794 
Issuance of common shares related to dividend reinvestment plan and director compensation  (80) 186 106 
Issuance of common shares for cash-underwritten offering 25 985 1,010 
Contributions from non-controlling interests 5,295 5,295 
Issuance of restricted stock ��  (5,177) 6,074 897  59 1,962 98  (629) 1,490 
Vesting of restricted stock 7,436 194  (5,462) 2,168  2,044 570  (199) 2,415 
Stock-based compensation 6,386 6,386  670 670 
Redemption of 463,185 operating partnership units in exchange for common shares  (14,268) 23,327 9,059 
Dividends declared—common shares  (248,612)  (248,612)  (25,874)  (25,874)
Dividends declared—preferred shares  (31,702)  (31,702)  (10,567)  (10,567)
Distributions to non-controlling interests  (497)  (497)
Comprehensive income:
  
Net income 121,866 121,866  87,401  (2,631) 84,770 
Other comprehensive income:  
Change in fair value of interest rate contracts  (4,626)  (4,626) 4,723 4,723 
Amortization of interest rate contracts  (550)  (550)  (93)  (93)
Foreign currency translation       (8,991)   (8,991) 5,652  (1,318) 4,334 
                                    
Comprehensive income    121,866   (14,167)  107,699     87,401  10,282   (3,949) 93,734 
                                    
Balance, March 31, 2009 $555,000 $12,948 $2,854,944 $(584,279) $14,550 $(39,567) $(9,373) $128,353 $2,932,576 
                    
Balance, September 30, 2008 $555,000 $12,680 $3,021,363 $(418,466) $23,056 $(5,202) $(337,141) $2,851,290 
                 
          The Company’s balance sheet was adjusted as of December 31, 2008 to include $127.5 million in non-controlling interests as a component of equity pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 160. In addition, paid-in capital as of December 31, 2008 was increased by $52.6 million relating to the retrospection adoption of FSP APB 14-1 relating to the allocated value of the equity component of certain of the Company’s senior convertible unsecured notes (Note 1).
          The Company declared a first quarter dividend on its common shares of $0.20 per share that was paid in a combination of cash and the Company’s common shares. The aggregate amount of cash paid to shareholders on April 21, 2009 was limited to 10% of the total dividend paid. The Company issued approximately 8.3 million common shares based on the volume weighted average trading price

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of $2.80 per share and paid $2.6 million in cash. This new payout initiative is a part of the Company’s strategy to further enhance liquidity and maximize free cash flow while continuing to maintain its REIT status. Common share dividends declared, per share, were $0.69 and $0.66 for the three-month periodsperiod ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $2.07 and $1.98 for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.March 31, 2008.
          In June 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a common share repurchase program. Under the terms of the program, the Company may purchase up to a maximum value of $500 million of its common shares over a two-year period. As of September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company had repurchased under this program 5.6 million of its common shares for an aggregate cost of $261.9 million at a weighted average cost of $46.66 per share. The Company has not repurchased any of its shares pursuant to this program in 2008.2008 or 2009.

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          During the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the vesting of restricted stock grants to certain officers and directors of the Company, approximating 0.20.1 million common shares of the Company, was deferred through the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plans and, accordingly, the Company recorded approximately $4.3$2.5 million in deferred obligations. Also, in the first quarter of 2008,2009, in accordance with the transition rules under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, an officercertain officers elected to have histheir deferrals distributed to him, which resulted in a reduction of the deferred obligation and a corresponding increase in paid in capital of approximately $4.7$1.8 million.
Operating Partnership Units
     In 2008, 0.5 million of operating partnership minority interests were converted into an equivalent number of common shares of the Company.
11. OTHER INCOMEREVENUE
          Other incomerevenue for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, was composedcomprised of the following (in millions):
                        
 Three-Month Periods Nine-Month  Three-Month Periods Ended 
 Ended Periods Ended  March 31, 
 September 30, September 30,  2009 2008 
 2008 2007 2008 2007 
Acquisition and financing fees (1) $1.9 $0.2 $1.9 $7.9 
Lease termination fees 0.8 1.4 5.5 4.9  $1.5 $3.3 
Financing fees 0.3  
Other  0.5 0.4 0.7  1.5 0.2 
              
 $2.7 $2.1 $7.8 $13.5  $3.3 $3.5 
              
(1)Includes acquisition fees of $6.3 million earned from the formation of the joint venture with TIAA-CREF in February 2007, excluding the Company’s retained ownership interest. The Company’s fees were earned in conjunction with services rendered by the Company in connection with the acquisition of the IRRETI real estate assets. Financing fees were earned in connection with the formation and refinancing of unconsolidated joint ventures, excluding the Company’s retained ownership interest. The Company’s fees are earned in conjunction with the closing and amount of the financing transaction by the joint venture.
12. IMPAIRMENT CHARGES
          During the three months ended March 31, 2009 the Company recorded impairment charges of $10.9 million on two consolidated real estate investments determined pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”). The asset impairments were triggered primarily due to the Company’s marketing of these assets for sale during the three months ended March 31, 2009. These assets were not classified as held for sale as of March 31, 2009, due to outstanding contingencies. As of January 1, 2009, the Company was required to assess the value of its real estate investments (nonfinancial assets) in accordance with SFAS 157. The valuation of impaired real estate assets is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows, the income capitalization approach considering prevailing market capitalization rates, analysis of recent comparable sales transactions, actual sales negotiations and bona fide purchase offers received from third parties

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and/or consideration of the amount that currently would be required to replace the asset, as adjusted for obsolescence. In general, the Company considers multiple valuation techniques when measuring fair value of an investment. However, in certain circumstances, a single valuation technique may be appropriate. The fair value of real estate investments generally reflects estimated sale costs as required by SFAS 144, which may be incurred upon disposition of the real estate investments. Such costs are estimated to approximate 2% to 3% of the estimated sales price.
          For the two impaired shopping center properties the estimated fair value was determined based upon actual sale negotiations and bona fide purchase offers received from third parties.
          The following table presents information about the Company’s impairment charges that were measured on fair value basis for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The table indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value (in millions).
                           
  Fair Value Measurement at         
  March 31, 2009         
  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalTotal
Losses
Long-lived assets held and used $  $11.3  $  $11.3($  10.9)
          In accordance with the provisions of SFAS 144, long-lived assets held and used with a carrying amount of $22.2 million were written down to their fair value of $11.3 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $10.9 million, which was included in earnings for the period.
13. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
          Pursuant to the definition of a component of an entity in SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS No. 144”), all earnings of discontinued operations sold or held for sale, assuming no significant continuing involvement, have been reclassified in the condensed consolidated statements of earningsoperations for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 and 2007.2008. The Company considers assets held for sale when the transaction has been approved by the appropriate levels of management and there are no known significant contingencies relatedrelating to the sale such that may prevent the transaction from closing.property sale within one year is considered probable. Included in discontinued operations for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, are seven properties in 2009 (including one property considered as held for sale at March 31, 2009) aggregating 0.6 million square feet, and 2007, are 11 properties22 shopping centers sold in 2008 (including one business center and one property held for sale at December 31, 2007) aggregating 0.91.3 million square feet, and 67 shopping centers sold in 2007 (including one propertyfeet. The balance sheet relating to the assets held for sale at December 31, 2006 and 22 properties acquired through the IRRETI merger in 2007), aggregating 6.3 million square feet. The operating results relating to assets sold or designated as assets held for sale at March 31, 2009, are as follows (in thousands):
     
  March 31, 2009 
Land $316 
Building  1,208 
Other real estate assets  11 
    
   1,535 
Less: Accumulated depreciation  (93)
    
Total assets held for sale $1,442 
    

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  Three-Month Periods  Nine-Month Periods 
  Ended September 30,  Ended September 30, 
  2008  2007  2008  2007 
Revenues $2,179  $3,860  $7,875  $34,163 
             
Expenses:                
Operating  650   2,033   2,962   10,075 
Interest, net  371   1,178   1,730   9,170 
Depreciation and amortization  646   972   3,534   7,025 
Minority interest  54   (230)  110   (515)
             
Total expense  1,721   3,953   8,336   25,755 
             
Income (loss) before (loss) gain on disposition of real estate  458   (93)  (461)  8,408 
(Loss) gain on disposition of real estate  (2,717)  (310)  (1,830)  13,323 
             
Net income $(2,259) $(403) $(2,291) $21,731 
             
     In September 2008, the Company sold its approximate 56% interest in one of its business centers to its partner for $20.7 million and recorded an aggregate loss of $5.8 million. The Company’s partner exercised its buy-sell rights provided under the joint venture agreement in July 2008 and the Company elected to sell its interest pursuant to the terms of the buy-sell right in mid-August 2008.
13. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
     In July 2008, the Company purchased a 25.2525% membership interest (the “Membership Interest”) in RO & SW Realty LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ROSW”), from Wolstein Business Enterprises, L.P. (“WBE”), a limited partnership established for the benefit of the children of Scott A. Wolstein, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, for $10.0 million. ROSW is a real estate company that owns 11 properties (the “Properties”). The Company accounts for its interest in ROSW under the equity method of accounting and has recorded the $10.0 million acquisition of the Membership Interest as Investments in and Advances to Joint Ventures in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2008. The Company had identified a number of Company development projects located near the Properties as well as several value-add opportunities relating to the Properties, including a project in Solon, Ohio being pre-developed by Mr. Wolstein and a 50% partner (the “Project”). In addition to the purchase of the Membership Interest, on October 3, 2008, the Company also acquired Mr. Wolstein’s 50% interest in the Project in exchange for the assumption of Mr. Wolstein’s obligation under a promissory note that funded the pre-development expenses of the Project. Mr. Wolstein and his 50% partner, who also holds the remaining membership interest, in ROSW were jointly and severally liable for the obligations under the promissory note, and they each agreed to indemnify the other for 50% of such obligations. As of October 3, 2008, there was approximately $3.6 million outstanding under the promissory note, of which the Company is responsible for 50%.
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assumption of the promissory note obligations were approved by a special committee of disinterested directors who were appointed and authorized by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors to review and approve the terms of the acquisition and assumption.
         
  Three-Month Periods Ended 
  March 31, 
  2009  2008 
Revenues $141  $5,919 
       
Expenses:        
Operating  212   1,999 
Interest, net  62   1,075 
Depreciation and amortization  138   1,745 
       
Total expense  412   4,819 
       
(Loss) income before gain (loss) on disposition of real estate  (271)  1,100 
Gain (loss) on disposition of real estate  11,609   (191)
       
Net income $11,338  $909 
       
14. EARNINGS PER SHARE
          Earnings Per Shareper share (“EPS”) hashave been computed pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share.” Effective January 1, 2009, we adopted FSP EITF 03-6-1. The Company’s unvested restricted share units contain rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends, and thus, are participating securities requiring the two-class method of computing EPS. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common shareholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income from continuing operations and the number of common shares used in the computations of “basic” EPS, which utilizes the weighted average number of common shares outstanding without regard to dilutive potential common shares, and “diluted” EPS, which includes all such shares (in thousands, except per share amounts):

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  Three-Month Periods  Nine-Month Periods 
  Ended September 30,  Ended September 30, 
  2008  2007  2008  2007 
Income from continuing operations $37,681  $39,995  $117,789  $147,812 
Add: Gain on disposition of real estate  3,093   3,691   6,368   63,713 
Less: Preferred stock dividends  (10,567)  (10,567)  (31,702)  (40,367)
             
Basic and Diluted — Income from continuing operations applicable to common shareholders $30,207  $33,119  $92,455  $171,158 
             
Number of Shares:
                
Basic — Average shares outstanding  119,795   123,329   119,447   120,910 
Effect of dilutive securities:                
Stock options  87   371   136   507 
Restricted stock     27   48   177 
             
Diluted — Average shares outstanding  119,882   123,727   119,631   121,594 
             
Per share data:
                
Basic earnings per share data:                
Income from continuing operations $0.25  $0.27  $0.77  $1.42 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations  (0.02)     (0.02)  0.18 
             
Net income applicable to common shareholders $0.23  $0.27  $0.75  $1.60 
             
Diluted earnings per share data:                
Income from continuing operations $0.25  $0.26  $0.77  $1.41 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations  (0.02)     (0.02)  0.18 
             
Net income applicable to common shareholders $0.23  $0.26  $0.75  $1.59 
             
         
  Three-Month Periods 
  Ended March 31, 
      2008 
  2009  (As Adjusted) 
Basic and Diluted Earnings
        
Income from continuing operations $72,993  $39,249 
Add: Gain on disposition of real estate  445   2,367 
Less: Income attributable to non-controlling interests  2,625   (2,365)
       
Income from continuing operations attributable to DDR common shareholders $76,063  $39,251 
Less: Preferred share dividends  (10,567)  (10,567)
       
Income from continuing operations attributable to DDR common shareholders $65,496  $28,684 
Less: Earnings attributable to unvested shares and operating partnership units  (603)  (406)
       
Income from continuing operations — Basic $64,893  $28,278 
Add: Earnings and distributions attributable to unvested shares and operating partnership units  682    
       
  $65,575  $28,278 
       
         
Basic Earnings Per Share
        
Basic — Average shares outstanding  128,485   119,148 
       
Income from continuing operations attributable to DDR common shareholders $0.51  $0.24 
Income from discontinued operations attributable to DDR common shareholders  0.08   0.01 
       
Net income attributable to DDR common shareholders $0.59  $0.25 
       
         
Diluted Earnings Per Share
        
Basic — Average shares outstanding  128,485   119,148 
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Stock options     152 
Restricted stock  800    
Operating partnership units  399    
       
Diluted — Average shares outstanding  129,684   119,300 
       
Income from continuing operations attributable to DDR common shareholders $0.51  $0.24 
Income from discontinued operations attributable to DDR common shareholders  0.08   0.01 
       
Net income attributable to DDR common shareholders $0.59  $0.25 
       

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          The exchange of the minority interest associated with operating partnership units intoOptions to purchase 3.6 million and 2.3 million common shares was not includedwere outstanding at March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, a portion of which has been reflected above in diluted per share amounts using the computation of diluted EPS fortreasury stock method. Options aggregating 3.6 million and 1.0 million common shares, respectively, were anti-dilutive at March 31, 2009 and 2008. Accordingly, the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, becauseanti-dilutive options were excluded from the effect of assuming conversion was anti-dilutive.computations.
          The Company’s two issuances of senior convertible notes, which are convertible into common shares of the Company with an initial conversion priceprices of approximately $74.75$64.23 and $65.11,$74.56, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008 and 2007 as the Company’s stock price did not exceed the strike price of the conversion feature of the senior convertible notes in these periods. At September 30, 2008,In addition, the conversion price on the Company’s 3.5% senior convertible notes due 2011 was adjusted in accordance with the terms of the notes as a result of the increase in the Company’s quarterly dividend through

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September 30, 2008 to a conversion price of $64.23 per share into the Company’s common shares or cash, at the Company’s option.
15. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
     In the third quarter of 2008, the Company recognized a $16.7 million income tax benefit. Approximately $15.6 million of this amountpurchased option related to the releaseconvertible notes will not be included in the computation of valuation allowances associated with deferred tax assetsdiluted EPS as the purchase option would always be anti-dilutive.
          The Company has excluded from its basic and diluted earnings per share approximately 8.3 million common shares relating to the stock dividend that were establishedwas declared during the three months ended March 31, 2009, but issued in prior years. These valuation allowances were previously establishedApril 2009 upon determination of the number of shares that would be issued. Additionally, the Company has also excluded from its basic and diluted earnings per share approximately 30 million common shares and warrants to purchase 10,000,000 common shares relating to the Otto Transaction due to the uncertaintycontingencies that existed at March 31, 2009. These shares and warrants will be included, or considered for inclusion, as appropriate, for the deferred tax assets would be utilizable.
     In order to maintain its REIT status, the Company must meet certain income tests to ensure that its gross income consists of passive income and not income from the active conduct of a trade or business. The Company utilizes its Taxable REIT Subsidiary (“TRS”) to the extent certain fee and other miscellaneous non-real estate related income cannot be earned by the REIT. During the third quarter of 2008, the Company began recognizing certain fee and miscellaneous other non-real estate related income within its TRS.
     Therefore, based on the Company’s evaluation of the current facts and circumstances the Company determined during the third quarter of 2008 that the valuation allowance should be released as it was more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax assets would be utilized in future years. This determination was based upon the increase in fee and miscellaneous other non-real estate related income which is projected to be recognized within the Company’s TRS.period ending June 30, 2009.
16.15. SEGMENT INFORMATION
          The Company has two reportable segments, shopping centers and other investments, determined in accordance with SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information” (“SFAS No. 131”). Each shopping center is considered a separate operating segment; however, each shopping center on a stand-alone basis is less than 10% of the revenues, profit or loss, and assets of the combined reported operating segment and meets the majority of the aggregation criteria under SFAS No. 131.
          At September 30,March 31, 2009, the shopping center segment consisted of 694 shopping centers (including 327 owned through unconsolidated joint ventures and 35 that are otherwise consolidated by the Company) in 45 states, Puerto Rico and Brazil. At March 31, 2008, the shopping center segment consisted of 713710 shopping centers (including 329317 owned through unconsolidated joint ventures and 40 that are otherwise consolidated by the Company) in 45 states, Puerto Rico and Brazil. At September 30, 2007, the shopping center segment consisted of 708 shopping centers (including 317 owned through unconsolidated joint ventures and 39 that are otherwise consolidated by the Company) in 45 states, Puerto Rico and Brazil. At September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 the Company also owned six business centers in four states and at September 30, 2007,March 31, 2008, the Company owned seven business centers in five states.

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The table below presents information about the Company’s reportable segments for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008 and 2007 (in thousands).
                                
 Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2008  Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2009 
 Other Shopping      Other Shopping     
 Investments Centers Other Total  Investments Centers Other Total 
Total revenues $2,028 $231,885 $233,913  $1,523 $218,243 $219,766 
Operating expenses  (692)  (63,707)  (64,399)  (539)  (75,734)  (76,273)
              
Net operating income 1,336 168,178 169,514  984 142,509 143,493 
Unallocated expenses (1) $(132,290)  (132,290) $(69,976)  (69,976)
Equity in net income of joint ventures 1,981 1,981 
Minority interests  (1,524)  (1,524)
Equity in net income of joint ventures and impairment of joint venture interests  (524)  (524)
      
Income from continuing operations $37,681  $72,993 
      
Total real estate assets $49,844 $9,039,844 $9,089,688 
       
                 
  Three-Month Period Ended September 30, 2007 
  Other  Shopping       
  Investments  Centers  Other  Total 
Total revenues $1,412  $230,135      $231,547 
Operating expenses  (534)  (58,578)      (59,112)
              
Net operating income  878   171,557       172,435 
Unallocated expenses (1)         $(136,239)  (136,239)
Equity in net income of joint ventures      6,003       6,003 
Minority interests          (2,204)  (2,204)
                
Income from continuing operations             $39,995 
                
                 
  Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2008 
  Other  Shopping       
  Investments  Centers  Other  Total 
Total revenues $4,786  $698,506      $703,292 
Operating expenses  (1,519)  (188,712)      (190,231)
              
Net operating income  3,267   509,794       513,061 
Unallocated expenses (1)         $(411,331)  (411,331)
Equity in net income of joint ventures      21,924       21,924 
Minority interests          (5,865)  (5,865)
                
Income from continuing operations             $117,789 
                
                 
Total real estate assets as of September 30, 2008 $49,825  $9,133,887      $9,183,712 
              

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 Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2007  Three-Month Period Ended March 31, 2008 
 Other Shopping      Other Shopping     
 Investments Centers Other Total  Investments Centers Other Total 
Total revenues $3,777 $696,440 $700,217  $1,402 $234,694 $236,096 
Operating expenses  (1,556)  (174,718)  (176,274)  (504)  (62,189)  (62,693)
              
Net operating income 2,221 521,722 523,943  898 172,505 173,403 
Unallocated expenses (1) $(393,814)  (393,814) $(141,542)  (141,542)
Equity in net income of joint ventures 33,887 33,887  7,388 7,388 
Minority interests  (16,204)  (16,204)
      
Income from continuing operations $147,812  $39,249 
      
Total real estate assets as of September 30, 2007 $99,985 $8,702,230 $8,802,215 
Total real estate assets $103,160 $8,976,319 $9,079,479 
              
 
Total real estate assets as of December 31, 2007 $101,989 $8,882,749 $8,984,738 
       
 
(1) Unallocated expenses consist of general and administrative, interest income, interest expense, tax benefit/expense, other income/expense and depreciation and amortization as listed in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
17.16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTEVENTS
     As described in Note 13, on October 3, 2008,The Otto Transaction
          On February 23, 2009, the Company acquiredentered into a stock purchase agreement (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”) with Mr. Wolstein’s 50% interest inAlexander Otto (the “Investor”) to issue and sell 30 million common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $112.5 million to the Project in exchange forOtto Family. In addition, the assumptionCompany will issue warrants to purchase up to 10 million common shares with an exercise price of Mr. Wolstein’s obligations under a promissory note that funded$6.00 per share to the pre-development expensesOtto Family. Under the terms of the Project.Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company will also issue additional common shares to the Otto Family in an amount equal to any dividend declared by the Company after February 23, 2009 and prior to the applicable closing. In April 2009, the Company’s shareholders approved the sale of the common shares and warrants to the Otto Family. The transaction is expected to occur in two closings each consisting of 15 million common shares and warrants to purchase up to five million common shares, the first of which is expected to occur in May 2009, in each case subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the applicable closing conditions.

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSSecured Financing
          In May 2009, the Company completed a financing of a $85 million, 10-year loan collateralized by four assets in Puerto Rico with a fixed interest coupon rate of 7.59%. Also, in May 2009, the Company completed a $40 million, two-year collateralized loan with a one-year extension option. The loan has a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 600 basis points with a LIBOR floor of 2.5%.

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Item 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
          The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, the notes thereto and the comparative summary of selected financial data appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical results and percentage relationships set forth in the consolidated financial statements, including trends that might appear, should not be taken as indicative of future operations. The Company considers portions of this information to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, both as amended, with respect to the Company’s expectations for future periods. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements related to acquisitions (including any related pro forma financial information) and other business development activities, future capital expenditures, financing sources and availability and the effects of environmental and other regulations. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in those forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. For this purpose, any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact should be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “will,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Readers should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control and that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements and could materially affect the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements. In addition, these forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they were made. The Company expressly states that it has no current intention to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by law.
     Factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
  The Company is subject to general risks affecting the real estate industry, including the need to enter into new leases or renew leases on favorable terms to generate rental revenues, and the current economic downturn may adversely affect the ability of the Company’s tenants, or new tenants, to enter into new leases or the ability of the Company’s existing tenants’ to renew their leases at rates at least as favorable as their current rates;
 
  The Company could be adversely affected by changes in the local markets where its properties are located, as well as by adverse changes in national economic and market conditions;
 
  The Company may fail to anticipate the effects on its properties of changes in consumer buying practices, including catalog sales and sales over the Internet and the resulting retailing practices and space needs of its tenants or a general downturn in its tenants’ businesses, which may cause tenants to close stores;
 
  The Company is subject to competition for tenants from other owners of retail properties, and its tenants are subject to competition from other retailers and methods of distribution. The Company is dependent upon the successful operations and financial condition of its tenants, in

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particular of its major tenants, and could be adversely affected by the bankruptcy of those tenants;

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The Company relies on major tenants, which makes us vulnerable to changes in the business and financial condition of, or demand for our space, by such tenants;
 
  The Company may not realize the intended benefits of acquisition or merger transactions. The acquired assets may not perform as well as the Company anticipated, or the Company may not successfully integrate the assets and realize the improvements in occupancy and operating results that the Company anticipates. The acquisition of certain assets may subject the Company to liabilities, including environmental liabilities;
 
  The Company may fail to identify, acquire, construct or develop additional properties that produce a desired yield on invested capital, or may fail to effectively integrate acquisitions of properties or portfolios of properties. In addition, the Company may be limited in its acquisition opportunities due to competition, the inability to obtain financing on reasonable terms or any financing at all and other factors;
 
  The Company may fail to dispose of properties on favorable terms. In addition, real estate investments can be illiquid, particularly as prospective buyers may experience increased costs of financing or difficulties obtaining financing, and could limit the Company’s ability to promptly make changes to its portfolio to respond to economic and other conditions;
 
  The Company may abandon a development opportunity after expending resources if it determines that the development opportunity is not feasible due to a variety of factors, including a lack of availability of construction financing on reasonable terms, the impact of the current economic environment on prospective tenants’ ability to enter into new leases or pay contractual rent, or the inability by the Company to obtain all necessary zoning and other required governmental permits and authorizations;
 
  The Company may not complete development projects on schedule as a result of various factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, such as weather, labor conditions, governmental approvals, material shortages or general economic downturn resulting in limited availability of capital, increased debt service expense and construction costs and decreases in revenue;
 
  The Company’s financial condition may be affected by required debt service payments, the risk of default and restrictions on its ability to incur additional debt or enter into certain transactions under its credit facilities and other documents governing its debt obligations. In addition, the Company may encounter difficulties in obtaining permanent financing or refinancing existing debt. Borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facilities are subject to certain representations and warranties and customary events of default, including any event whichthat has had or could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or financial condition;

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  Changes in interest rates could adversely affect the market price of the Company’s common shares, as well as its performance and cash flow;
 
  Debt and/or equity financing necessary for the Company to continue to grow and operate its business may not be available or may not be available on favorable terms;terms or at all;
Recent disruptions in the financial markets could affect our ability to obtain financing on reasonable terms and have other adverse effects on us and the market price of our common shares;
 
  The Company is subject to complex regulations related to its status as a real estate investment trust or REIT,(“REIT”), and would be adversely affected if it failed to qualify as a REIT;

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  The Company must make distributions to shareholders to continue to qualify as a REIT, and if the Company must borrow funds to make distributions, those borrowings may not be available on favorable terms or at all;
 
  Joint venture investments may involve risks not otherwise present for investments made solely by the Company, including the possibility that a partner or co-venturer may become bankrupt, may at any time have different interests or goals than those of the Company and may take action contrary to the Company’s instructions, requests, policies or objectives, including the Company’s policy with respect to maintaining its qualification as a REIT. In addition, a partner or co-venturer may not have access to sufficient capital to satisfy its funding obligations to the joint venture. The partner could default on the loans outside of the Company’s control. Furthermore, if the current constrained credit conditions in the capital markets persist or deteriorate further, the Company could be required to reduce the carrying value of its equity method investments if a loss in the carrying value of the investment is other than a temporary decline pursuant to APBAccounting Principles Board (“APB”) No. 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock”Stock (“APB 18”)”;
 
  The Company may not realize anticipated returns from its real estate assets outside the United States. The Company expects to continue to pursue international opportunities that may subject the Company to different or greater risks than those associated with its domestic operations. The Company owns assets in Puerto Rico, an interest in an unconsolidated joint venture that owns properties in Brazil and an interest in consolidated joint ventures that will develop and own properties in Canada, Russia and Ukraine;
 
  International development and ownership activities carry risks that are different from those the Company faces with the Company’s domestic properties and operations. These risks include:
  Adverse effects of changes in exchange rates for foreign currencies;
 
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  Challenges of complying with a wide variety of foreign laws including tax laws and addressing different practices and customs relating to corporate governance, operations and litigation;
 
  Different lending practices;
 
  Cultural and consumer differences;
 
  Changes in applicable laws and regulations in the United States that affect foreign operations;
 
  Difficulties in managing international operations and
 
  Obstacles to the repatriation of earnings and cash;
  Although the Company’s international activities are currently a relatively small portion of its business, to the extent the Company expands its international activities, these risks could significantly increase and adversely affect its results of operations and financial condition;
 
  The Company is subject to potential environmental liabilities;
 
  The Company may incur losses that are uninsured or exceed policy coverage due to its liability for certain injuries to persons, property or the environment occurring on its properties and
 
  The Company could incur additional expenses in order to comply with or respond to claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act or otherwise be adversely affected by changes in

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government regulations, including changes in environmental, zoning, tax and other regulations.
Executive Summary
          The Company is a self-administered and self-managed REIT, in the business of acquiring,owning, managing and developing redeveloping, owning, leasing and managingan international portfolio of shopping centers. As of September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 713694 shopping centers and six business centers (including 329327 owned through unconsolidated joint ventures and 4035 that are otherwise consolidated by the Company). These properties consist of shopping centers, lifestyle centers and enclosed malls owned in the United States, Puerto Rico and Brazil. At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company owned and/or managed approximately 146.3148 million total square feet of Gross Leasable Area (“GLA”), which includes all of the aforementioned properties and one property owned by a third party. The Company also has assets under development in Canada and Russia. The Company believes that its portfolio of shopping center properties is one of the largest (measured by the amount of total GLA) currently held by any publicly-traded REIT. At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the aggregate occupancy of the Company’s shopping center portfolio was 94.5%88.3%, as compared to 94.9%94.5% at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. Excluding the impact of the Mervyns vacancy, the aggregate occupancy of the Company’s shopping center portfolio was 90.3% at March 31, 2009. The Company owned 708710 shopping centers at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The average annualized base rent per occupied square foot was $12.47$12.30 at September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, as compared to $12.15$12.42 at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The Company also owns six office and industrial properties.owned seven business centers at March 31, 2008.

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          Net income applicable to DDR common shareholders for the three-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, was $27.9$76.8 million, or $0.23$0.59 per share (diluted and basic), compared to $32.7 million, or $0.26 per share (diluted) and $0.27 per share (basic), for the prior-year period. Netadjusted net income applicable to DDR common shareholders for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, was $90.2of $29.6 million, or $0.75$0.25 per share (diluted and basic), compared to $192.9 million, or $1.59 per share (diluted) and $1.60 per share (basic), for the prior-year period. Funds from operations (“FFO”) applicable to DDR common shareholders for the three-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, was $100.0$140.0 million compared to $99.5adjusted FFO of $96.3 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2007,March 31, 2008, an increase of 0.5%. FFO applicable to common shareholders for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, was $298.7 million compared to $365.0 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007, a decrease of 18.2%45.4%. The decreaseincrease in net income and FFO applicable to common shareholders for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2008, of approximately $102.7 million and $66.3 million, respectively,March 31, 2009, is primarily related to the gains recorded on the repurchases of senior unsecured notes offset by non-cash impairment charges from consolidated and joint venture investments and a reduction in the amount of transactional income earned compared to the same period in 2007 (gainsloss on disposition of real estate of approximately $72.5 million and promoted income froma joint venture interests of approximately $14.3 million), the transfer of 62 assets to unconsolidated joint ventures in 2007 and the sale of 67 assets to third parties in 2007.investment.
ThirdFirst quarter 20082009 operating results
          In the first quarter of 2009, the Company continued to work on various de-leveraging initiatives. The resultsCompany made progress on initial steps of de-leveraging its balance sheet and improving liquidity by addressing operational items that are within its control. These initiatives include reducing the 2009 dividend payout, minimizing development spending in the near term, selling non-core assets and repurchasing near-term debt maturities at discounts. The Company’s top priorities include continuing with these initiatives along with the expected closing of the transaction (the “Otto Transaction”) with Mr. Alexander Otto and certain members of the Otto Family (the “Otto Family”), as discussed below, and raising new secured debt capital. The Company is also exploring numerous other capital raising activities to expand upon its current efforts such as selling core assets into joint ventures and other corporate capital raising initiatives.
          Despite the challenging financing environment for buyers, asset sales are still occurring and are an important part of the three-month period ended September 30, 2008, reflect only a small amountCompany’s initiatives. In the first quarter of transactional income2009, the Company sold seven assets for approximately $65.8 million. In the current environment, larger asset sales are not occurring as comparedfrequently, so the Company is also focusing on selling single tenant assets and smaller shopping centers. Buyers include well-capitalized retailers buying back their stores, local buyers with access to capital and those are who are completing 1031 tax exchanges. The Company is noticing that new buyers are returning to the comparable periodmarket as capitalization rates appeared to have returned to the long-term average after years of 2007. Notwithstanding this decreasehistoric lows.
          Another important initiative by the Company is strategically repurchasing senior unsecured notes at discounts to par. The Company repurchased $163.5 million aggregate principal of senior unsecured notes at a cash discount to par of $81.4 million. In the remainder of 2009, the Company will continue to use free cash flow and new capital from asset sales and equity and debt financings to repay debt, and focus on near-term maturities. There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to complete such transactions at favorable pricing.
          The Company closed on $125 million of new secured financing in transactional activity,May 2009. In addition, the third quarter results demonstrateCompany expects to close on the stabilityfirst tranche of the equity component of the Otto Transaction in May 2009. The Company obtained a $60.0 million bridge loan from an affiliate of the Otto Family in March 2009 and the consistency of the core portfolio. Net income applicableproceeds were used to common shareholders of $27.9 million is primarily derivedrepurchase senior unsecured notes at significant discounts to par, as

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discussed above. In May 2009, the Company closed on a $60 million, five-year secured term loan with the Otto Family to replace the bridge loan obtained in March. The interest rate is reduced from recurring operating income from10% on the Company’s core portfolio. Further,bridge loan to 9% on the Company’s operating metrics continue to be in line with its expectations.term loan.
     Significant asset sales closed late in the second quarter and in the third quarter of 2007 and, as such, a year-over-year comparison is difficult.          The Company sold approximately $1.4 billion of assets into joint venture investments during this time period. The revenues and expenses in 2007 associated with these assets, as depreciation expense was not recorded for the newly acquired Inland Retail Real Estate Trust, Inc. (“IRRETI”) assets sold, are reflected in the 2007 results and are not reclassified to discontinued operations due to the Company’s continuing involvement with these assets.
     In response to the unprecedented eventsbelieves that have recently taken place in theits recent capital markets the Company has refinedactivities substantially addressed its strategies in ordersignificant debt maturities through 2010 and to mitigate risksome extent 2011 and focus on core operating results. The Company’s top priority is to ensure that it is positioned to navigate this current challenging environment and emerge as a stronger company.2012. The Company is taking proactive steps, as described below, to reduce leverage by utilizing strategic financial measures to protectpleased with its progress through the Company’s long-term financial strength. The Companyfirst quarter of 2009 and expects to continue to enhance liquidity, protect the quality ofengage in additional activity in the balance sheet and maximize accessof 2009 to a variety of capital sources.
     The Company intends toproactively address its capital requirementsthe remaining maturities through generating capital from anticipated asset sales, including sales to joint ventures, retaining capital, the elimination of the fourth quarter 2008 dividend, as well as the previously announced intention to reduce its 2009 quarterly dividend, and pursuing existing and prospective financings, in order to fund the Company’s debt repayments and repurchases and, to the extent deemed appropriate, minimizing further capital expenditures.
     With respect to capital expenditures, the Company generally considers this type of spending to be discretionary. Within the Company’s development and redevelopment portfolios, the Company has dramatically reduced expected spending and is able to do so by phasing construction until sufficient pre-leasing is reached and financing is in place. One of the historical benefits of the Company’s asset class is the relatively low level of capital necessary to lease and maintain the portfolio. The Company can operate the portfolio in a highly cash-efficient manner and still generate consistent cash flows.
     The Company will selectively pursue new investment opportunities only after significant equity and debt financings are identified and when underwritten expected returns sufficiently exceed the Company’s current cost of capital.2012. The Company is focusing on conservingactively pursuing capital ensuring that capital allocation decisions are prudent. The Company continues to scrutinize all capital expenditures for its development pipeline as well. The Company does not expect to pursue any further projects that do not meetraising initiatives through a broad range of potential opportunities and markets at both the asset and corporate level.
          At this time, the Company’s pre-leasing thresholds or other thresholds necessary to secure third-party construction financing and/or the Company’s return thresholds. In situations where the Company’s joint ventures are unable to obtain adequate third-party financing, construction may be delayed on development projects until such financing is obtained.
     With respect to international development, the Company has recently suspended funding relating to proposed developments in Russia until there is greater clarity on the economiccontinued priority throughout 2009 and business environment in that country and debt financing is available on commercially reasonable terms. In Brazil, the project in Manaus is almost fully leased and expected to become operational in April 2009.

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The Company does not expect to commence any other prospective development projects in Brazil in the near future. While the Company continues to believe in the long term value of these prospective development projects and their returns in the future, capital is being carefully rationed at this time. As a result only projects that meet the Company’s underwriting thresholds are expected to receive funding.
     The Company has adjusted its leasing strategy to meet the changing environment. The Company’s top leasing priority is to maintain occupancy with high-quality tenants. The Company has conducted full portfolio reviews and is meeting with its major tenants. The Company is proactively renewing tenants’ extension options before the contractual expiration dates. The Company is also executing leases more quickly, in particular leases which require no or nominal capital investment by the Company. The Company is also revisiting and renegotiating deals that had previously been declined to determine if they may be feasible and in best interest of the Company on revised terms given the current market conditions.
     In response to recent tenant bankruptcies and potential space recapture, the Company has dedicated personnel in the leasing department to monitor the day-to-day events of the bankruptcy process and to focus on marketing and re-tenanting those properties. This approach increases the Company’s ability to more quickly release units whose leases have been rejected and to pursue package deals or portfolio transactions to mitigate potential vacancies or rent loss caused by such bankruptcy proceeding.
     Operationally, the third quarter of 2008 was rewarding from a leasing perspective, considering the challenging environment in which the Company operated. The Company expects that 2009 will be equally challenging. The Company intends to respond in a conservative manner by concentrating on the Company’s core operations and limiting development spending.
     The Company has experienced many difficult economic cycles before. The Company knows that the best strategybeyond is to focus on and commit to the basics of maintainingreducing leverage and enhancing a high-quality retailfinancial flexibility to enable us to position ourselves to be able to capitalize on the numerous investment opportunities in the real estate portfolio, which generates the vast majoritymarkets. The Company is evaluating each option and pursuing what it believes to be viable. The Company believes that it will be able to meet its near-term debt maturities as a result of the Company’s revenuesthese initiatives, and drives value creation, in addition to makingemerge from this challenging cycle as a stronger, more capital available for distributionfocused and investment.lower-leveraged company. There can be no assurances that such initiatives will be successful.
Results of Operations
Revenues from Operations (in thousands)
                 
  Three-Month Periods Ended       
  September 30,       
  2008  2007  $ Change  % Change 
Base and percentage rental revenues $159,285  $158,891  $394   0.2%
Recoveries from tenants  51,644   51,609   35   0.1 
Ancillary and other property income  4,950   5,110   (160)  (3.1)
Management fees, development fees and other fee income  15,378   13,827   1,551   11.2 
Other  2,656   2,110   546   25.9 
             
Total revenues $233,913  $231,547  $2,366   1.0%
             

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 Nine-Month Periods Ended      Three-Month Periods Ended     
 September 30,      March 31,     
 2008 2007 $ Change % Change  2009 2008 $ Change % Change 
Base and percentage rental revenues $480,030 $485,087 $(5,057)  (1.0)% $147,955 $159,317 $(11,362)  (7.1)%
Recoveries from tenants 152,194 152,640  (446)  (0.3) 49,050 52,388  (3,338)  (6.4)
Ancillary and other property income 15,932 14,048 1,884 13.4  5,050 4,617 433 9.4 
Management fees, development fees and other fee income 47,302 34,906 12,396 35.5  14,461 16,287  (1,826)  (11.2)
Other 7,834 13,536  (5,702)  (42.1) 3,250 3,487  (237)  (6.8)
                  
Total revenues $703,292 $700,217 $3,075  0.4% $219,766 $236,096 $(16,330)  (6.9)%
                  
          Base and percentage rental revenues relating to new leasing, re-tenanting and expansion of the core portfolio properties (shopping center properties owned as of January 1, 2007, and since March 1, 2007, with regard to IRRETI assets,2008, but excluding properties under development/redevelopment and those classified as discontinued operations) (“Core Portfolio Properties”) increaseddecreased approximately $4.1$10.1 million, or 1.0%6.8%, for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2007. There was a2008. The decrease in overall base and percentage rental revenues was due to the following (in millions):
     
  Increase 
  (Decrease) 
Core Portfolio Properties $4.1 
IRRETI merger and acquisition of real estate assets  18.3 
Development/redevelopment of shopping center properties  3.3 
Disposition of shopping center properties in 2007  (28.9)
Business center properties  0.4 
Straight-line rents  (2.3)
    
  $(5.1)
    
     
  Increase 
  (Decrease) 
Core Portfolio Properties $(10.1)
Straight-line rents  (1.3)
    
  $(11.4)
    

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          At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the aggregate occupancy rate of the Company’s shopping center portfolio was 94.5%88.3%, as compared to 94.9%94.5% at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The Company owned 713694 shopping centers at September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, as compared to 708710 shopping centers at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The average annualized base rent per occupied square foot was $12.47$12.30 at September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, as compared to $12.15$12.42 at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008.
          At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the aggregate occupancy rate of the Company’s wholly-owned shopping centers was 93.3%90.5%, as compared to 93.6%92.7% at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The Company had 344332 wholly-owned shopping centers at September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, as compared to 352353 shopping centers at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The average annualized base rent per occupied square foot for wholly-owned shopping centers was $11.68$11.72 at September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, as compared to $11.50$11.63 at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The decrease in occupancy rate and revenues from operations includes the bankruptcies of Goody’s, Linens ‘N Things, Circuit City and Steve and Barry’s placing the Company at a historic low. The Company expects occupancy of its shopping center portfolio to remain around 90% for the next few quarters.
          At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the aggregate occupancy rate of the Company’s joint venture shopping centers was 94.0%86.2%, as compared to 97.2%96.1% at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The Company’s joint ventures owned 369362 shopping centers including 35 consolidated centers primarily owned through a joint venture which owns sites previously occupied by Mervyns at March 31, 2009, as compared to 357 shopping centers including 40 consolidated centers primarily owned through the Mervyns Joint Venture at September 30, 2008, as compared to 317 shopping centers including 39 consolidated centers primarily owned through the Mervyns Joint Venture at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The average annualized base rent per occupied square foot was $13.15$12.83 at September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, as compared to

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$12.72 $13.12 at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The increasedecrease in annualized base rentoccupancy rate is primarily a result of the tenant mixbankruptcies discussed above as well as the impact of shopping center assetsthe vacancy of the Mervyns sites in the joint ventures at September 30, 2008, as compared to September 30, 2007.2009.
          At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the aggregate occupancy rate of the Company’s business centers was 80.9%72.4%, as compared to 64.1%70.5% at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008. The increase in occupancy is primarily a result of the sale of the business center in Boston, Massachusetts.Massachusetts in September 2008. The business centers consist of six assets in four states at September 30, 2008.March 31, 2009. The business centers consisted of seven assets in five states at September 30, 2007.March 31, 2008.
          Recoveries from tenants decreased $0.4$3.3 million, or 6.4%, for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, as compared to the same period in 2007. This decrease is primarily due to the transfer of assets to joint ventures in 2007. Operating expenses and real estate taxes increased approximately $14.0 million primarily due to the merger with IRRETI in February 2007 and the Company’s Core Portfolio Properties.2008. Recoveries were approximately 80.0%75.0% and 86.6%83.6% of operating expenses and real estate taxes including bad debt expense for the nine-month periodsthree months ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, respectively.
     The This decrease in recoveries from tenants was primarily related toa result of the following (in millions):
     
  Increase 
  (Decrease) 
IRRETI merger and acquisition of real estate assets $5.8 
Development/redevelopment of shopping center properties in 2008 and 2007  3.2 
Transfer of assets to unconsolidated joint ventures in 2007  (10.7)
Increase in operating expenses at the remaining shopping center and business center properties  1.3 
    
  $(0.4)
    
decrease in occupancy of the Company’s portfolio as discussed above.
          AncillaryThe increase in ancillary and other property income is a result of pursuing additional revenue opportunities in the Core Portfolio Properties. Continued growth is anticipated in the area of ancillary or non-traditional revenue as new revenue opportunities are identified and as currently established revenue opportunities grow throughout the Company’s core, acquired and development portfolios. The increase in ancillary and other property income is offset by the conversion of operating arrangements at one of the Company’s shopping centers into a long-term lease agreement. This conversion resulted in a decrease in ancillary and other property income of $3.8 million and a corresponding increase in base rent. Ancillary revenue opportunities have in the past included short-term and seasonal leasing programs, outdoor advertising programs, wireless tower development programs, energy management programs, sponsorship programs and various other programs.

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          The increasedecrease in management, development and other fee income for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, is primarily due to the following (in millions):
        
 Increase  Increase 
 (Decrease)  (Decrease) 
Newly formed unconsolidated joint venture interests $7.2 
Development fee income  (0.8) $(1.0)
Other income 3.7 
Sale of several of the Company’s unconsolidated joint venture properties  (0.5)
Leasing commissions 2.9   (0.1)
Decrease in management fee income at various unconsolidated joint ventures  (0.1)  (0.7)
      
 $12.4  $(1.8)
      
          Management fee income is expected to continue to increase as joint venture assets underThe decrease in development become operational or as assets are transferred into joint ventures. Management fee income may also increase if unconsolidated joint ventures acquire additional properties. Development fee income was primarily earned throughthe result of the reduced construction activity and the redevelopment of joint venture assets that are owned through the Company’s investments with the Coventry II Fund.Fund discussed below. In light of current market conditions, development fees may decline if development or redevelopment projects are delayed. The Company may pursue additional developments through new and unconsolidated joint ventures as opportunities present themselves and to the extent consistent with the Company’s current development strategies and underwriting thresholds.
          Other incomerevenue for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, was composedcomprised of the following (in millions):
                        
 Three-Month Nine-Month  Three-Month Periods Ended 
 Periods Ended Periods Ended  March 31, 
 September 30, September 30,  2009 2008 
 2008 2007 2008 2007 
Acquisition and financing fees (1) $1.9 $0.2 $1.9 $7.9 
Lease termination fees 0.8 1.4 5.5 4.9  $1.5 $3.3 
Financing fees 0.3  
Other  0.5 0.4 0.7  1.5 0.2 
              
 $2.7 $2.1 $7.8 $13.5  $3.3 $3.5 
              
(1)Includes acquisition fees of $6.3 million earned from the formation of the joint venture with TIAA-CREF in February 2007, excluding the Company’s retained ownership interest. The Company’s fees were earned in conjunction with services rendered by the Company in connection with the acquisition of the IRRETI real estate assets. Financing fees were earned in connection with the formation and refinancing of unconsolidated joint ventures, excluding the Company’s retained ownership interest. The Company’s fees are earned in conjunction with the closing and amount of the financing transaction by the joint venture.
Expenses from Operations (in thousands)
                 
  Three-Month Periods Ended       
  September 30,       
  2008  2007  $ Change  % Change 
Operating and maintenance $35,992  $32,596  $3,396   10.4%
Real estate taxes  28,407   26,516   1,891   7.1 
General and administrative  19,560   19,626   (66)  (0.3)
Depreciation and amortization  63,297   55,803   7,494   13.4 
             
  $147,256  $134,541  $12,715   9.5%
             

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 Nine-Month Periods Ended      Three-Month Periods Ended     
 September 30,      March 31,     
 2008 2007 $ Change % Change  2009 2008 $ Change % Change 
Operating and maintenance $106,512 $93,990 $12,522��  13.3% $36,232 $35,708 $524  1.5%
Real estate taxes 83,719 82,284 1,435 1.7  29,136 26,985 2,151 8.0 
Impairment charges 10,905  10,905 100.0 
General and administrative 61,607 60,304 1,303 2.2  19,171 20,715  (1,544)  (7.5)
Depreciation and amortization 177,544 161,274 16,270 10.1  62,941 55,462 7,479 13.5 
                  
 $429,382 $397,852 $31,530  7.9% $158,385 $138,870 $19,515  14.1%
                  
          Operating and maintenance expenses include the Company’s provision for bad debt expense, which approximated 1.4%1.3% and 0.9%1.4% of total revenues for the nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, respectively (see Economic Conditions).

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          The increase in rental operation expenses, excluding general and administrative, for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, compared to 2007,2008, is due to the following (in millions):
                 ��      
 Operating Real Depreciation  Operating Real Depreciation 
 and Estate and  and Estate and 
 Maintenance Taxes Amortization  Maintenance Taxes Amortization 
Core Portfolio Properties $9.1 $0.8 $6.7  $0.4 $1.5 $5.4(1)
IRRETI merger and acquisition of real estate assets 2.9 3.8 9.3 
Development/redevelopment of shopping center properties 2.9 1.8 3.0  0.6 0.7 2.0 
Transfer of assets to unconsolidated joint ventures in 2007  (6.3)  (5.0)  (3.8)
Business center properties   0.1 
Provision for bad debt expense 3.9     (0.5)   
Personal property   1.0    0.1 
              
 $12.5 $1.4 $16.3  $0.5 $2.2 $7.5 
              
(1)  Primarily relates to accelerated depreciation due to vacancies and additional assets placed in service.
          GeneralThe Company recorded impairment charges of $10.9 million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009 on two wholly-owned operating shopping centers being marketed for sale as the book basis of the assets was in excess of the estimated fair market value less costs to sell as determined pursuant to the provisions of SFAS 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”).
          The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, includes increased expenses primarily dueis attributed to the merger with IRRETItermination of a supplemental equity award program in December 2008, lower headcount and additional stock-based compensation expense.a reduction in general corporate expenses. Total general and administrative expenses were approximately 4.3% and 4.6%, respectively, of total revenues, including total revenues of unconsolidated joint ventures, for both of the nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 and 2007, respectively. General and administrative expenses for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007 include additional compensation expense of $4.1 million that2008.
          The Otto Transaction was recordedapproved by the Company’s shareholders in April 2009 resulting in a “potential change in control” under the Company’s equity-based award plans. In addition, when the members of the Otto Family acquire 20% or more of the Company’s outstanding common shares as a result of the Otto Transaction as expected, a “change in control” will be deemed to have occurred under the Company’s equity deferred compensation plans. Accordingly, in accordance with the equity-based award plans, all unvested stock options would become fully exercisable and all restrictions on unvested restricted shares would lapse, and, in accordance with the equity deferred compensation plans, it is expected that all unvested deferred stock units will become vested and no longer subject to forfeiture. As such, in April 2009, the Company expects to record an accelerated non-cash charge in accordance with SFAS 123(R) of approximately $10.5 million related to these equity awards as a result of the Company’s shareholders approving a potential change in control, and expects to record a non-cash charge $4.7 million upon change in control later in 2009 upon the expected closing of the second tranche of shares issued in connection with the Company’s former president’s departure as an executive officer.Otto Transaction.
          The Company continues to expense internal leasing salaries, legal salaries and related expenses associated with certain leasing and re-leasing of existing space. In addition, the Company capitalized certain direct and incremental internal construction and software development and implementation costs consisting of direct wages and benefits, travel expenses and office overhead costs of $11.8$3.3 million and $9.6$3.9 million for the nine-month periods ending September 30,three-months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, respectively. The Company will cease the capitalization of these items as assets are placed in service or upon the temporary suspension of construction. Because the Company has suspended certain construction activities, the amount of capitalized costs may be reduced. In connection with the anticipated reduced level of development spending, the Company has taken steps to reduce overhead costs, such as reducing head count, in this area.

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Other Income and Expenses (in thousands)
                 
  Three-Month Periods Ended       
  September 30,       
  2008  2007  $ Change  % Change 
Interest income $1,663  $1,564  $99   6.3%
Interest expense  (60,651)  (61,666)  1,015   (1.6)
Other expense, net  (6,859)  (225)  (6,634)  2,948.4 
             
  $(65,847) $(60,327) $(5,520)  9.2%
             
                                
 Nine-Month Periods Ended      Three-Month Periods Ended     
 September 30,      March 31,     
 2008 2007 $ Change % Change  2009 2008 $ Change % Change 
Interest income $2,791 $7,726 $(4,935)  (63.9)% $3,029 $574 $2,455  427.7%
Interest expense  (182,782)  (194,581) 11,799  (6.1)  (60,834)  (64,405) 3,571  (5.5)
Gains on repurchases of senior notes 72,578  72,578 100.0 
Other expense, net  (7,259)  (675)  (6,584) 975.4   (3,662)  (497)  (3,165) 636.8 
                  
 $(187,250) $(187,530) $280  (0.1)% 
          $11,111 $(64,328) $75,439  (117.3)%
         
          Interest income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, decreasedincreased primarily due to excess cash held by the Company immediately following the closing of the IRRETI merger in February 2007.interest received from financing receivables which aggregated $124.0 million at March 31, 2009. There were no financing receivables at March 31, 2008.
          Interest expense decreased primarily due to the sale of approximately $1.4 billion of assets in the second and third quarter of 2007. In addition, interest expense was lower due to a decrease in short-term interest rates. Offsetting the above decreases was an increase in interest expense due to the IRRETI merger, which closed in February 2007, and associated borrowings combined with other development assets becoming operational. The weighted average debt outstanding and related weighted average interest rates are as follows:follows (as adjusted):
        
 Nine-Month        
 Periods Three-Month Periods
 Ended September 30, Ended March 31,
 2008 2007 2009 2008
Weighted average debt outstanding (billions) $5.8 $5.5  $5.8 $5.7 
Weighted average interest rate  4.7%  5.3%  4.4%  5.0%
        ��
  At September 30,
  2008 2007
Weighted average interest rate  4.9%  5.2%
         
  At March 31,
  2009 2008
Weighted average interest rate  4.2%  4.8%
          The reduction in weighted averageweighted-average interest rates in 2009 is primarily related to athe decline in short-term interest rates for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008 as compared to the prior year period.rates. Interest costs capitalized in conjunction with development and expansion projects and unconsolidated development joint venture interests were $9.9 million and $28.4$5.8 million for the three- and nine-month periodsthree-months ended September 30, 2008, respectively, asMarch 31, 2009, compared to $7.2 million and $18.7$9.1 million for the same periodsperiod in 2008. The Company will cease the prior year.capitalization of interest as assets are placed in service or upon the temporary suspension of construction. Because the Company has suspended certain construction activities, the amount of capitalized interest may be reduced in future periods.
          Gains on the repurchases of senior notes relates to the Company’s purchase of approximately $163.5 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding senior unsecured notes at a discount to par during the first quarter of 2009 resulting in net GAAP gains of $72.6 million.
          Other expense primarily relates to abandoned acquisitiona litigation costs related to a potential liability associated with a legal verdict and development projectthe write-off of transaction costs and litigation costs offset by a gain of $0.2 million from the repurchase of $3.425 million of the Company’s senior notes. The increase in other expense for the third quarter of 2008 is due in part to an accrual forassociated with abandoned development projects.

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the potential liability associated with a litigation judgment as well as the related litigation expenses (See Legal Matters).
          Other items (in thousands)
                                
 Three-Month Periods Ended     Three-Month Periods Ended    
 September 30,     March 31,    
 2008 2007 $ Change % Change 2009 2008 $ Change % Change
Equity in net income of joint ventures $1,981 $6,003 $(4,022)  (67.0)% $351 $7,388 $(7,037)  (95.2)%
Minority interests  (1,524)  (2,204) 680  (30.9)
Tax benefit (expense) of taxable REIT subsidiaries and franchise taxes 16,414  (483) 16,897  (3498.3) 1,025  (1,037) 2,062  (198.8)
                 
  Nine-Month Periods Ended    
  September 30,    
  2008 2007 $ Change % Change
Equity in net income of joint ventures $21,924  $33,887  $(11,963)  (35.3)%
Minority interests  (5,865)  (16,204)  10,339   (63.8)
Tax benefit of taxable REIT subsidiaries and franchise taxes  15,070   15,294   (224)  (1.5)
     The decrease in equity in net income of joint ventures is primarily due to the promoted income of $14.3 million earned during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007, related to the sale of certain joint venture assets, partially offset by increased income at the joint ventures.          A summary of the decrease in equity in net income of joint ventures for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, is composed of the following (in millions):
     
  Increase 
  (Decrease) 
Acquisition of assets by unconsolidated joint ventures $(1.4)
Decrease in gains from sale transactions as compared to 2007  (14.5)
Acquisitions and increased operating results of a joint venture in Brazil  4.8 
Various other decreases  (0.9)
    
  $(12.0)
    
     
  Increase 
  (Decrease) 
Decrease in income from existing joint ventures, primarily due to lower occupancy levels and ceasing of capitalized interest on joint ventures under development due to a reduction in construction activity $(1.3)
Joint ventures formed in 2008  0.1 
Disposition of joint venture asset (see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements)  (5.8)
    
  $(7.0)
    
          In addition to the saleImpairment of joint venture investments is a result of the DDR Markaz LLC Joint Venture assets in June 2007, the Company’s determination that one of its unconsolidated joint ventures sold the following assets during 2007:
2007 Sales
     One 25.5% effectively-owned shopping center
     Six sites formerly occupied by Service Merchandise

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     Minority interest expense decreased for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, primarily due to the following (in millions):
     
  (Increase) 
  Decrease 
Preferred operating partnership units (1) $9.7 
Mervyns Joint Venture (owned approximately 50% by the Company)  0.4 
Conversion of 0.5 million of operating partnership minority interests (“OP Units”) to common shares  0.6 
Increase in net income from consolidated joint venture investments  (0.4)
    
  $10.3 
    
(1)Preferred operating partnership units were issued in February 2007 as part of the financing of the IRRETI merger. These units were repaid in June 2007.
     In the third quarter of 2008, the Company recognized a $16.7 million income tax benefit. Approximately $15.6 million of this amount related to the release of valuation allowances associated with deferred tax assets that were established in prior years. These valuation allowances were previously established due to the uncertainty that the deferred tax assets would be utilizable.
     In order to maintain its REIT status, the Company must meet certain income tests to ensure that its gross income consists of passive income and not income from the active conduct of a trade or business. The Company utilizes its Taxable REIT Subsidiary (“TRS”) to the extent certain fee and other miscellaneous non-real estate related income cannot be earned by the REIT. During the third quarter of 2008, the Company began recognizing certain fee and miscellaneous other non-real estate related income within its TRS.
     Therefore, based on the Company’s evaluation of the current facts and circumstances the Company determined during the third quarter of 2008 that the valuation allowance should be released as it was more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax assets would be utilized in future years. This determination was based upon the increase in fee and miscellaneous other non-real estate related income which is projected to be recognized within the Company’s TRS.
     The aggregate income tax benefit of $15.3 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007, is primarily due to the Company recognizingventure investments suffered an income tax benefit of approximately $15.4 million“other than temporary impairment” in the first quarter of 2007 resulting from the reversal2009 and recorded an impairment charge of a previously established valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets.approximately $0.9 million in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting For Investments in Common Stock” (“APB 18”). The reserves were related to deferred tax assets established in prior years, at which time it was determined that it was more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax asset would not be realized and, therefore, a valuation allowance was required. Several factors were considered in the first quarterprovisions of 2007 that contributed to the reversals of the valuation allowance. The most significant factor was the sale of merchant building assets by the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiary in the second quarter of 2007 and similar projected taxable gains for future periods. Other factors include the merger of various taxable REIT subsidiaries and the anticipated profit levels of the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries, which will facilitate the realization of the deferred tax assets. Management regularly assesses established reserves and adjusts these reserves when facts and circumstances indicatethis opinion require that a changeloss in estimatevalue of an investment under the equity method of accounting that is necessary. Based upon these factors, management determined that it was more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax assets wouldan other than temporary decline must be realized in the future and, accordingly, the valuation allowance recorded against those deferred tax assets was no longer required.recognized.

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Discontinued Operations (in thousands)
                 
  Three-Month    
  Periods Ended    
  September 30,    
  2008 2007 $ Change % Change
Income (loss) from discontinued operations $458  $(93) $551   (592.5)%
Loss on disposition of real estate, net of tax  (2,717)  (310)  (2,407)  (776.5)
                
 Nine-Month                    
 Periods Ended     Three-Month Periods Ended    
 September 30,     March 31,    
 2008 2007 $ Change % Change 2009 2008 $ Change % Change
(Loss) income from discontinued operations $(461) $8,408 $(8,869)  (105.5)% $(271) $1,100 $(1,371)  (124.6)%
(Loss) gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax  (1,830) 13,323  (15,153)  (113.7)
Gain (loss) on disposition of real estate, net of tax 11,609  (191) 11,800  (6,178.0)
          Included in discontinued operations for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, are seven properties in 2009 (including one property considered as held for sale at March 31, 2009), aggregating 0.6 million square feet, and 2007, are 11 properties22 shopping centers sold in 2008 (including one business center and one property classified as held for sale at December 31, 2007), aggregating 0.9 million square feet, and 67 shopping centers sold in 2007 (including one property held for sale at December 31, 2006 and 22 properties acquired through the IRRETI merger in 2007), aggregating 6.31.3 million square feet.

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     In September 2008, the Company sold its approximate 56% interest in one of its business centers to its partner for $20.7 million and recorded an aggregate loss of $5.8 million. The Company’s partner exercised its buy-sell rights provided under the joint venture agreement in July 2008 and the Company elected to sell its interest pursuant to the terms of the buy-sell right in mid-August 2008.
Gain on Disposition of Real Estate (in thousands)
                 
  Three-Month Periods Ended    
  September 30,    
  2008 2007 $ Change % Change
Gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax $3,093  $3,691  $(598)  (16.2)%
                 
  Nine-Month Periods Ended    
  September 30,    
  2008 2007 $ Change % Change
Gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax $6,368  $63,713  $(57,345)  (90.0)%
                 
  Three-Month Periods Ended    
  March 31,    
  2009 2008 $ Change % Change
Gain on disposition of real estate, net of tax $445  $2,367  $(1,922)  (81.2)%
          The Company recorded net gains on disposition of real estate and real estate investments for the three- and nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, as follows (in millions):
                 
  Three-Month  Nine-Month 
  Periods Ended  Periods Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2008  2007  2008  2007 
Transfer of assets to DDR Domestic Retail Fund I (1) (2) $  $(0.1) $  $1.9 
Transfer of assets to TRT DDR Venture I (1) (3)     0.1      50.3 
Land sales (4)  3.0   2.0   5.7   10.0 
Previously deferred gains and other gains and loss on dispositions (5)  0.1   1.7   0.7   1.5 
             
  $3.1  $3.7  $6.4  $63.7 
             
         
  Three-Month Periods Ended 
  March 31, 
  2009  2008 
Land sales (1) $  $2.1 
Previously deferred gains and other gains and losses on dispositions (2)  0.4   0.3 
       
  $0.4  $2.4 
       
 
(1)This disposition is not classified as discontinued operations due to the Company’s continuing involvement through its retained ownership interest and management agreements.

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(2)The Company transferred two wholly-owned assets. The Company did not record a gain on the contribution of 54 assets, as these assets were recently acquired through the merger with IRRETI.
(3)The Company transferred three recently developed assets.
(4) These dispositions did not meet the criteria for discontinued operations as the land did not have any significant operations prior to disposition.
 
(5)(2) These gains and losses are primarily attributable to the subsequent leasing of units relatedsubject to master leaseleases and other obligations originally established on disposed properties, which are no longer required.
Non-controlling interests
                 
  Three-Month Periods Ended    
  March 31,    
  2009 2008 $ Change % Change
Non-controlling interests $2,631  $(2,345) $4,976   (212.2)%
          Non-controlling interests expense decreased for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009, primarily due to the following (in millions):
     
  Increase 
  (Decrease) 
Mervyns Joint Venture (owned approximately 50% by the Company)* $(4.6)
Increase in net income from consolidated joint venture investments  0.1 
Conversion of 0.5 million operating partnership units to common shares  (0.3)
Decrease in the quarterly distribution to operating partnership units investments  (0.2)
    
  $(5.0)
    
*Mervyns declared bankruptcy in 2008 and vacated all sites as of December 31, 2008.
Net Income (in thousands)
                 
  Three-Month Periods Ended       
  September 30,       
  2008  2007  $ Change  % Change 
Net income $38,515  $43,283  $(4,768)  (11.0)%
             
                 
  Three-Month Periods Ended       
  March 31,       
  2009  2008  $ Change  % Change 
Net income attributable to DDR $87,401  $40,160  $47,241   117.6%
             

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  Nine-Month Periods Ended       
  September 30,       
  2008  2007  $ Change  % Change 
Net income $121,866  $233,256  $(111,390)  (47.8)%
             
          Net income decreasedincreased for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 primarily due to the reduction ingains recorded on the amountrepurchases of transactional income earned compared to the same period in 2007 (gainssenior unsecured notes offset by non-cash impairment charges from consolidated and joint venture investments and a loss on disposition of real estate of approximately $72.5 million and promoted income froma joint venture interests of approximately $14.3 million) and the transfer of 62 assets to unconsolidated joint venture interests in 2007 and the sale of 67 assets to third parties in 2007.investment. A summary of changes in net income in 2008the first quarter of 2009 as compared to 2007the same period in 2008 is as follows (in millions):
         
  Three-Month Period  Nine-Month Period 
  Ended September 30,  Ended September 30, 
Decrease in net operating revenues (total revenues in excess of operating and maintenance expenses and real estate taxes) (1) $(3.0) $(10.8)
Decrease (increase) in general and administrative expenses  0.1   (1.3)
Increase in depreciation expense (2)  (7.5)  (16.3)
Increase (decrease) in interest income  0.1   (4.9)
Decrease in interest expense  1.0   11.8 
Change in other expense  (6.6)  (6.6)
Decrease in equity in net income of joint ventures (3)  (4.0)  (12.0)
Decrease in minority interest expense  0.7   10.3 
Change in income tax benefit/expense  16.9   (0.2)
Increase (decrease) in income from discontinued operations  0.5   (8.9)
Decrease in gain on disposition of real estate of discontinued operations properties  (2.4)  (15.2)
Decrease in gain on disposition of real estate  (0.6)  (57.3)
       
Decrease in net income $(4.8) $(111.4)
       
     
  Three-Month Period 
  Ended March 31, 
Decrease in net operating revenues (total revenues in excess of operating and maintenance expenses and real estate taxes) $(19.0)
Increase in impairment charges  (10.9)
Decrease in general and administrative expenses  1.5 
Increase in depreciation expense  (7.5)
Increase in interest income  2.5 
Decrease in interest expense  3.5 
Increase in gains on repurchases of senior notes  72.6 
Change in other expense  (3.2)
Decrease in equity in net income of joint ventures  (7.0)
Increase in impairment of joint ventures investment  (0.9)
Change in income tax benefit/expense  2.1 
Decrease in income from discontinued operations  (1.4)
     
Increase in gain on disposition of real estate of discontinued operations properties  11.8 
Decrease in gain on disposition of real estate  (1.9)
Decrease in non-controlling interest expense  5.0 
    
Increase in net income attributable to DDR $47.2 
    
(1)Decrease primarily related to assets sold to joint ventures in 2007.
(2)Increase primarily related to the IRRETI merger.

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(3)Decrease primarily due to a reduction of promoted income associated with 2007 joint venture asset sales.
Funds From Operations
          The Company believes that FFO, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, provides an additional and useful means to assess the financial performance of REITs. FFO is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate the performance of REITs, most of which present FFO along with net income attributable to DDR as calculated in accordance with GAAP.
          FFO is intended to exclude GAAP historical cost depreciation and amortization of real estate and real estate investments, which assumes that the value of real estate assets diminishes ratably over time. Historically, however, real estate values have risen or fallen with market conditions, and many companies utilize different depreciable lives and methods. Because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization unique to real estate, gains and certain losses from depreciable property dispositions and extraordinary items, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates, operating costs, acquisition and development activities and interest costs. This provides a perspective of the Company’s financial performance not immediately apparent from net income determined in accordance with GAAP.
          FFO is generally defined and calculated by the Company as net income, adjusted to exclude: (i) preferred share dividends, (ii) gains from disposition of depreciable real estate property, except for

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those sold through the Company’s merchant building program, which are presented net of taxes, (iii) extraordinary items and (iv) certain non-cash items. These non-cash items principally include real property depreciation, equity income from joint ventures and equity income from minority equity investments and adding the Company’s proportionate share of FFO from its unconsolidated joint ventures and minority equity investments, determined on a consistent basis.
          For the reasons described above, management believes that FFO provides the Company and investors with an important indicator of the Company’s operating performance. It provides a recognized measure of performance other than GAAP net income, which may include non-cash items (often significant). Other real estate companies may calculate FFO in a different manner.
          This measure of performance is used by the Company for several business purposes and by other REITs. The Company uses FFO in part (i) to determine incentives for executive compensation based on the Company’s performance, (ii) as a measure of a real estate asset’s performance, (iii) to shape acquisition, disposition and capital investment strategies and (iv) to compare the Company’s performance to that of other publicly traded shopping center REITs.
          Management recognizes FFO’s limitations when compared to GAAP’s income from continuing operations. FFO does not represent amounts available for needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations, or other commitments and uncertainties. Management does not use FFO as an indicator of the Company’s cash obligations and funding requirements for future commitments, acquisitions or development activities. FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs, including the payment of dividends. FFO should not be considered an alternative to net income (computed in accordance with GAAP) or as an alternative to cash flow as a measure of liquidity. FFO is simply used as an additional indicator of the Company’s operating performance.

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          For the three-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, FFO applicable to DDR common shareholders was $100.0$140.0 million, as compared to $99.5an adjusted FFO of $96.3 million for the same period in 2007. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, FFO applicable to common shareholders was $298.7 million, as compared to $365.0 million for the same period in 2007.2008. The decreaseincrease in FFO, for the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, is primarily related to a reduction ingains recorded on the amountrepurchases of transactional income earned during the same period in 2007senior unsecured notes partially offset by non-cash impairment charges from consolidated and the transfer of 62 assets to unconsolidated joint venture interests in 2007investments and the salea loss on disposition of 67 assets to third parties in 2007.a joint venture investment. The Company’s calculation of FFO is as follows (in thousands):

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 Three-Month Periods Nine-Month Periods  Three-Month Periods Ended 
 Ended September 30, Ended September 30,  March 31, 
 2008 2007 2008 2007  2009 2008 
Net income applicable to common shareholders (1) $27,948 $32,716 $90,164 $192,889 
Net income applicable to DDR common shareholders (1) $76,834 $29,593 
Depreciation and amortization of real estate investments 61,099 54,235 172,740 160,819  61,036 54,362 
Equity in net income of joint ventures  (1,981)  (6,003)  (21,924)  (33,887)  (778)  (7,388)
Joint ventures’ FFO (2) 15,833 17,602 60,922 62,475  15,159 19,181 
Minority interests (OP Units) 261 569 1,145 1,706 
(Gain) loss on disposition of depreciable real estate (3)  (3,170) 430  (4,321)  (19,013)
Non-controlling interests (OP Units) 79 595 
Gain on disposition of depreciable real estate (3)  (12,334)  (19)
              
FFO applicable to common shareholders 99,990 99,549 298,726 364,989 
FFO applicable to DDR common shareholders 139,996 96,324 
Preferred dividends 10,567 10,567 31,702 40,367  10,567 10,567 
              
Total FFO $110,557 $110,116 $330,428 $405,356  $150,563 $106,891 
              
 
(1) Includes straight-line rental revenues of approximately $2.3$1.0 million and $2.8 million for the three-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, respectively, and $7.2 million and $9.4 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
 
(2) Joint venture’s FFO is summarized as follows (in thousands):
                        
 Three-Month Periods Nine-Month Periods  Three-Month Periods Ended 
 Ended September 30, Ended September 30,  March 31, 
 2008 2007 2008 2007  2009 2008 
Net (loss) income (a) $(22,793) $18,798 $75,583 $149,331  $(8,482) $26,027 
Loss (gain) on disposition of real estate, net  103 13  (91,339)
Gain on disposition of real estate, net  2 
Depreciation and amortization of real estate investments 59,274 55,702 175,723 135,539  64,041 56,604 
              
 $36,481 $74,603 $251,319 $193,531  $55,559 $82,633 
              
DDR ownership interest (b) $15,833 $17,602 $60,922 $62,475  $15,159 $19,181 
              
 
(a) Includes straight-line rental revenue of approximately $1.5$0.8 million and $2.3 million for the three-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, respectively, of which the Company’s proportionate share was $0.2 million and $0.3 million , respectively. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, includes straight-line rental revenue of approximately $5.7 million and $6.6 million, respectively, of which the Company’s proportionate share was $0.7 million and $1.0 million, respectively.in 2008.
 
(b) The Company’s share of joint venture net income has been reduced by $0.6$0.4 million and $0.2$0.1 million for the three-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, respectively, related to basis differences in depreciation and adjustments to gain on sales. The Company’s share of joint venture

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net income has been reduced by $0.9 million and $0.6 million for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, related to basis differences in depreciation and adjustments to gain on sales.
 
  At September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, the Company owned unconsolidated joint venture interests relating to 329327 and 317 operating shopping center properties, respectively.
 
(3) The amount reflected as gain on disposition of real estate and real estate investments from continuing operations in the condensed consolidated statement of operations includes residual land sales, which management considers to be the disposition of non-depreciable real property and the sale of newly developed shopping centers. These dispositions are included in the Company’s FFO and therefore are not reflected as an adjustment to FFO. For the three-month periodsperiod ended September 30,March 31, 2008, and 2007, net gains resulting from residual land sales aggregated $3.0 million and $2.0 million, respectively. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, net gains resulting from residual land sales aggregated $5.7million and $10.0 million, respectively.$2.1 million. For the three-month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, merchant building gains, net of tax, aggregated $0.1 million and $1.8 million, respectively. For the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, merchant building gains, net of tax, aggregated $0.4 million and $48.0 million, respectively.million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
          The Company relies on capital to buy, develop and improve its shopping center properties, as well as repay our obligations as they become due. Events in 2008 and continuing into 2009, including

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recent failures and near failures of a number of large financial services companies, have made the capital markets increasingly volatile. The Company periodically evaluates opportunities to issue and sell additional debt or equity securities, obtain credit facilities from lenders, or repurchase, refinance or otherwise restructure long-term debt for strategic reasons, or to further strengthen the financial position of the Company and anticipates utilizing a combination of these capital sources to achieve our goal of deleveraging.
          The Company maintains an unsecured revolving credit facility with a syndicate of financial institutions, for which JP Morgan serves as the administrative agent (the “Unsecured Credit Facility”). The Unsecured Credit Facility provides for borrowings of $1.25 billion if certain financial covenants are maintained and an accordion feature for a future expansion to $1.4 billion upon the Company’s request, provided that new or existing lenders agree to the existing terms of the facility and increase their commitment level, and a maturity date of June 2010, with a one-year extension option. The Company also maintains a $75 million unsecured revolving credit facility amended in December 2007, with National City Bank (together with the Unsecured Credit Facility, the “Revolving Credit Facilities”). This facility has a maturity date of June 2010, with a one-year extension option at the option of the Company subject to certain customary closing conditions. The Revolving Credit Facilities requireCompany’s revolving credit facilities and the Companyindentures under which the Company’s senior and subordinated unsecured indebtedness is, or may be, issued contain certain financial and operating covenants, including, among other things, leverage ratios, debt service coverage and fixed charge coverage ratios, as well as limitations on the Company’s ability to incur secured and unsecured indebtedness, sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets and engage in mergers and certain acquisitions. These revolving credit facilities and indentures also contain customary default provisions including the failure to timely pay principal and interest issued thereunder, the failure to comply with our financial and operating covenants, the occurrence of a material adverse effect on the Company, and the failure to pay when due any other Company consolidated indebtedness (including non-recourse obligations) in excess of certain covenants relatingspecified levels. In the event the Company’s lenders declare a default, as defined in the applicable loan documentation, this could result in the inability to totalobtain further funding and/or an acceleration of any outstanding indebtedness, secured indebtedness, maintenanceborrowings.
          As of unencumbered real estate assets and fixed charge coverage. TheMarch 31, 2009, the Company was in compliance with all of its financial covenants. However, due to the economic environment, the Company has less financial flexibility than desired given the current market dislocation. The Company’s current business plans indicate that it will be able to operate in compliance with these covenants at September 30, 2008. Shouldin 2009 and beyond; however, the Companycurrent dislocation in the global credit markets has significantly impacted the projected cash flows, financial position and effective leverage of the Company. If there is a continued decline in the retail and real estate industries and/or we are unable to successfully execute our plans as further described below, we could violate these covenants, and as a result may be in default undersubject to higher finance costs and fees and/or accelerated maturities. In addition, certain of the Revolving Credit Facilities,Company’s credit facilities and indentures permit the default could result in an acceleration of the maturity of debt issued thereunder in the Revolving Credit Facilities unless a waiver or modification is agreed upon by a requisite percentageevent certain other debt of the lendersCompany has been accelerated. Furthermore, a default under a loan to the Revolving Credit Facilities. The Revolving Credit Facilities are usedCompany or its affiliates, a foreclosure on a mortgaged property owned by the Company or its affiliates or the inability to financerefinance existing indebtedness would have a negative impact on the acquisition, developmentCompany’s financial condition, cash flows and expansionresults of shopping center properties,operations. These facts and an inability to provide working capitalpredict future economic conditions have encouraged the Company to adopt a strict focus on lowering leverage and for general corporate purposes. The Company continues to maintain a substantial unencumbered asset pool that it believes can be used for additional secured and unsecured borrowings.increasing its financial flexibility.

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          At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the following information summarizes the availability of the Revolving Credit Facilities (in billions):
        
Revolving Credit Facilities $1.317  $1.325 
Less:  
Amount outstanding  (0.956)  (1.251)
Unfunded Lehman Brothers Holdings Commitment  (0.008)
Letters of credit  (0.005)  (0.005)
      
Amount Available $0.356  $0.061 
      
          As of September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company had cash of $30.2$36.3 million. As of September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company also had 300280 unencumbered consolidated operating properties generating $350.9$114.1 million,

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or 49.9%52.0% of the total revenue of the Company for the nine-month periodthree-months ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, thereby providing a potential collateral base for future borrowings or to sell to generate cash proceeds, subject to consideration of the financial covenants on unsecured borrowings.
          On September 15,In 2008, Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (“Lehman Holdings”) filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Subsequently, Lehman Commercial Paper Inc. (“Lehman CPI”), a subsidiary of Lehman Holdings, also filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Lehman CPI had a $20.0 million credit commitment under the Company’s Unsecured Credit FacilitiesFacility and, at the time of the filing of this Form on 10-Q,quarterly report, approximately $7.6 million of Lehman CPI’s commitment was undrawn. In October 2008, theThe Company was notified that Lehman CPI’s commitment would not be assumed. As a result, the Company’s availability under the Unsecured Credit Facility was effectively reduced by approximately $7.6 million. The Company does not believe that this reduction of credit has a material effect on the Company’s liquidity and capital resources.
          The Company anticipates that cash flow from operating activities will continue to provide adequate capital for all scheduled interest and monthly principal payments on outstanding indebtedness, recurring tenant improvements and dividend payments in accordance with REIT requirements.
          The retail and real estate markets have been significantly impacted by the continued deterioration of the global credit markets and other macro economic factors including, among others, rising unemployment and a decline in consumer confidence leading to a decline in consumer spending. Although a majority of the Company’s tenants remain in relatively strong financial standing, especially the anchor tenants, the current recession has resulted in tenant bankruptcies affecting the Company’s real estate portfolio including Mervyns, Linens ‘N Things, Steve and Barry’s, Goody’s and Circuit City, which occurred primarily in the second half of 2008. In addition, certain other tenants may be experiencing financial difficulties. The decrease in occupancy and the projected timing associated with re-leasing these vacated spaces has resulted in downward pressure on the Company’s 2009 projected operating results. The reduced occupancy will likely have a negative impact on the Company’s consolidated cash flows, results of operations, financial position and financial ratios that are integral to the continued compliance with the covenants on the Company’s revolving credit facilities as further described below. Offsetting some of the current challenges within the retail environment, the Company has a low occupancy cost relative to other retail formats and historical

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averages, as well as a diversified tenant base with only one tenant exceeding 2.5% of total consolidated revenues, Walmart at 5.3%. Other significant tenants include Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Home Depot, Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx/Marshalls, Publix Supermarkets, PetSmart and Bed Bath & Beyond, all of which have relatively strong credit ratings. Management believes these tenants should continue providing the Company with a stable ongoing revenue base for the foreseeable future given the long-term nature of these leases. Moreover, the majority of the tenants in the Company’s shopping centers provide day-to-day consumer necessities versus high priced discretionary luxury items with a focus toward value and convenience, which should enable many tenants to continue operating within this challenging economic environment. Furthermore, LIBOR rates, the rates upon which the Company’s variable-rate debt is based, are at historic lows and are expected to have a positive impact on the cash flows.
          The Company intendsis committed to utilizeprudently managing and minimizing discretionary operating and capital expenditures and raising the necessary equity and debt capital to maximize its liquidity, repay its outstanding borrowings as they mature and comply with its financial covenants in 2009 and beyond. As discussed below, we plan to raise additional equity and debt through a combination of equity raised from expected asset sales that are accounted for as discontinued operations, sales to joint ventures, retained capital, the eliminationissuance of the fourth quarter 2008 dividend, as well as the previously announced intention to reduced its 2009 quarterly dividend.common shares, debt financing and refinancing and asset sales. In addition, the Company is pursuing prospective financings,will strategically utilize proceeds from the above sources to repay outstanding borrowings on our credit facilities and refinancings in orderstrategically repurchase our publicly traded debt at a discount to fund its debt repayments and repurchases and,par to the extent deemed appropriate, minimizing further capital expenditures. The Company may also, from time to time, repurchase its existing debt securities using cash, common shares, or other securities or any combination thereof prior to maturity. Whileimprove our leverage ratios.
Retained Equity — With regard to retained capital, the Company has adjusted its dividend policy to the minimum required to maintain its REIT status. The Company did not pay a dividend in January 2009 as it had already distributed sufficient funds to comply with its 2008 tax requirements. Moreover, the Company expects to fund a portion of its 2009 dividend through a combination of cash and common shares and has the flexibility to distribute up to 90% of dividends in shares which will be determined on a quarterly basis. The changes to the Company’s 2009 dividend policy should result in additional free cash flow, which is expected to be applied primarily to reduce leverage. This change in dividend payment is expected to save approximately $300 million of retained capital in 2009, relative to the Company’s 2008 dividend policy.
Issuance of Common Shares — The Company has several alternatives to raise equity through the sale of its common shares. The Company intends to continue to issue additional shares under the continuous equity program in 2009. The Company expects to close on the issuance of 15 million common shares as part of the Otto Transaction in May 2009, resulting in gross equity proceeds of approximately $52.5 million (See Strategic Transactions). The Company will issue approximately 1.1 million additional common shares at the first closing as a result of its first quarter 2009 dividend. The Company expects to close on the sale of the remaining 15 million common shares in the fourth quarter of 2009 for estimated gross proceeds of $60 million subject to certain closing conditions. The Company intends to use the total estimated $112.5 million in gross proceeds received from this strategic investment in 2009 to reduce leverage.
Debt Financing and Refinancing — As of March 31, 2009, the Company had approximately $183.3 million of consolidated debt maturing in 2009, including regular principal amortization, excluding obligations where there is an extension option. These maturities are related to various loans secured by certain shopping centers. The Company plans to refinance approximately $60 million of this remaining

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indebtedness related to one asset. The Company is planning to either repay the remaining 2009 maturities with its Revolving Credit Facility or financings discussed below or seek extensions with the existing lender.
In March 2009, the Company entered into a secured bridge loan agreement with an affiliate of the Otto Family for $60.0 million (the “Bridge Loan”). The Bridge Loan bore interest at a rate of 10% per annum and was repaid on May 6, 2009 with the proceeds from a $60.0 million five-year secured loan, which bears interest at a 9.0% interest rate, and obtained from an affiliate of the Otto Family (See Strategic Transactions).
In May 2009, the Company reviews numerous investment opportunities, it does not expect to invest significant capital in these projects until debt maturities are appropriately addressed. Moreover, in the unlikely event that the capital markets remain indefinitely closed on two secured loans for aggregate proceeds of approximately $125 million. The Company is also in active discussions with various life insurance companies and financial institutions regarding the financing of assets that are currently unencumbered. The loan-to-value ratio required by these lenders is expected to fall within the 45% to 55% range.
Asset Sales — During the first quarter of 2009, the Company and its consolidated and unconsolidated joint ventures sold seven assets generating in excess of $65.8 million in gross proceeds. The Company is also in various stages of discussions with third parties for the sale of additional assets with aggregate values in excess of $500 million.
Debt Repurchases — Given the current economic environment, the Company’s publicly traded debt securities have been trading at significant discounts to par. During the first quarter of 2009, the Company repurchased approximately $163.5 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding senior unsecured notes at a cash discount to par aggregating $81.4 million. The debt with maturities in 2010 and beyond are trading at wide discounts. The Company intends to utilize the proceeds from retained capital, equity issuances, secured financing and asset sales, as discussed above, to repurchase its debt securities at a discount to par to further improve its leverage ratios.
          As further described above, although the Company believes that it can rely onhas made considerable progress in implementing the steps to address its free cash flow, asset sales,objectives of reducing leverage and unencumbered asset poolcontinuing to comply with its covenants and repay obligations as sources of funding.
     Thethey become due, the Company has addresseddoes not have binding agreements for all of the significant debt maturities occurring inplanned transactions discussed above, and therefore, there can be no assurances that the fourth quarter of 2008.Company will be able to execute these plans, which could adversely impact the Company’s operations including its ability to remain compliant with its covenants.
          Part of the Company’s overall strategy includes not justactively addressing the 2009 debt maturities, but also the debt maturing in years following 2009 and considering alternative courses of action in the following years. Overevent that the years, thecapital markets continue to be volatile. The Company has been very careful to balance the amount and timing of its debt maturities. Notably,Additionally, in the first quarter of 2009, the Company purchased an additional $163.5 million of aggregate principal amount of its outstanding senior unsecured notes at a discount to par. Following the repayment of $227.0 million of senior notes in January 2009, the Company has no major maturities between February 2009 through Apriluntil May 2010, providing time to ensure thataddress the larger maturities, including the Company’s credit facilities, which occur in 2010 through 2012, are addressed.2012. The Company continually evaluates its debt maturities, and based on management’s current assessment, believes it has viable financing and refinancing alternatives that will notmay materially adversely impact its expected financial results.results as interest rates in the future will likely be at levels higher than the amounts it is presently incurring. Although the credit

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environment has become much more difficult since the third quarter of 2008, the Company continues to pursue opportunities with the largest U.S. banks, select life insurance companies, certain local banks and some international lenders. The Company has noticed a trend that the approval process from the lenders has slowed, whilebut lenders are continuing to execute financing agreements. While pricing and loan-to-value ratios remain dependent on specific deal terms, and in general, pricing spreads are higher and loan-to-values ratios are lower, but the lenders are continuing to execute financing agreements.lower. Moreover, the Company continues to look beyond 20082009 to ensure that the Company is

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prepared if the current credit market dislocation continues (see(See Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments).
          During the first nine months of 2008, the Company completed an aggregate collateralized financing of $350 million, with a fixed interest coupon rate of 5% and a five-year maturity. Construction loan closings for the Company’s wholly-owned assets included a three-year $44.5 million loan on a development property in Horseheads, New York in September 2008, a three-year, $40 million loan relating to the expansion of the Company’s corporate headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio in April 2008 and a $71 million construction loan on a development property in Homestead, Florida in March 2008.
The Company’s joint venture with Macquarie DDR Trust (ASX: MDT) (“MDT”), an Australian Real Estate Investment Trust, refinanced $340.0 million of mortgage debt with new mortgage debt proceeds aggregating $370 million. In the second and third quarters of 2008, refinancings at six of the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures aggregated $166.5 million with terms ranging from LIBOR plus 1.50% to LIBOR plus 3.50%. In March 2008, the Company refinanced $72.1 million of mortgage debt at one of its unconsolidated joint ventures with the existing lender at LIBOR plus 1.25% with a two-year maturity and a one-year extension option. In February 2008, the Company’s 50% joint venture with Sonae Sierra, which owns and develops retail real estate in Brazil, closed on a R$50 million reais revolving credit facility.
     As of September 30, 2008, the Company had $56.6 million of consolidated debt and the Company’s joint ventures had $66.5 million of unconsolidated joint venture debt maturing during the balance of 2008. The 2008 debt maturities are anticipated to be repaid through several sources as described below.
     The Company’s remaining 2008 consolidated debt maturities are comprised of four mortgages aggregating $56.6 million, of which two loans aggregating $25.2 million will be repaid using the Company’s Revolving Credit Facilities during the fourth quarter of 2008, one mortgage aggregating $12.8 million is expected to be extended, and one loan on a consolidated 50% owned joint venture development aggregating $18.6 million, which was due November 2008 was extended to February 2009.
     The remaining 2008 maturities related to unconsolidated joint venture mortgages aggregate $66.5 million of which $48.0 million is expected to be extended through an existing extension option. The other mortgage, in the amount of $18.5 million, matured in October 2008, has not been repaid or refinanced, and the joint venture has been in discussions with the lender. The lender is willing to extend the loan for an additional 12 months but in exchange is requiring a paydown of approximately $7.5 million. The Company’s partner, which provided an 80% payment guarantee, has not yet provided its 80% share of such paydown. The Company has provided a 20% payment guarantee in connection with this mortgage.
     The Company’s 20092010 debt maturities consist of: $275.0$478.9 million of consolidated unsecured notes, maturingof which $194.6 million mature in January 2009; $162.0May 2010 and $284.3 million mature in August 2010; $283.1 million of consolidated mortgage debtdebt; $23.1 million of construction loans; $1.3 billion of unsecured revolving credit facilities and $559.9 million$1.6 billion of unconsolidated joint venture mortgage debt. The $275.0 million of consolidated unsecured notes is expected to be repaid from a combination of operating cash flow and amounts available ondebt (of which the Company’s proportionate share is $0.4 million). The Company’s unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities. In addition,Facilities allow for a one-year extension option at the Company expects to generate additional cash flow from the sale of non-core assets and the eliminationoption of the dividend for the fourth quarter of 2008.Company. Of the 2009 maturing consolidated mortgage debt, $45.9 million has extension options at existing terms. Of

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the 2009 maturing2010 unconsolidated joint venture mortgage debt, the Company or the joint venture has the option to extend approximately $253.1$587.3 million at existing terms. In the first quarter of 2009, the Company repurchased approximately $19.2 million of the senior unsecured notes maturing in 2010 with proceeds from its Unsecured Credit Facilities. Also, in the first quarter of 2009, the Company repurchased approximately $55.6 million of senior unsecured notes maturing in 2011 and approximately $88.6 million of senior unsecured notes maturing in 2012 with proceeds from its Unsecured Revolving Credit Facilities. The Company continues discussions with a variety of banksmay repurchase additional unsecured notes on the public market as operating cash and/or cash from equity and lenders about opportunities to refinance these maturities and intends to negotiate the most competitive terms possible.debt raises becomes available.
          These obligations generally require monthly payments of principal and/or interest over the term of the obligation. In light of the current economic conditions, no assurance can be provided that the aforementioned obligations will be refinanced or repaid as currently anticipated. Also, additional financing may not be available at all or on terms favorable to the Company (See Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments).
          The Company’s core business of leasing space to well-capitalized retailers continues to perform well, as the Company’s primarily discount-oriented tenants gain market share from retailers offering higher price points and offering more discretionary goods. These long-term leases generate consistent and predictable cash flow after expenses, interest payments and preferred stockshare dividends. This capital is available for use at the Company’s discretion for investment, debt repayment, share repurchases and the payment of dividends on ourthe common stock.
     Changes in cash flow from investing and financing activities in 2008 as compared to 2007, are primarily due to a reduction in both the acquisition and sale of assets combined with the related financing activities associated with the transactions. During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007, the Company completed a $3.1 billion merger with IRRETI, which closed in February 2007, and sold 62 assets to joint ventures and 66 assets to third parties in 2007.shares.
          The Company’s cash flow activities are summarized as follows (in thousands):
                
 Nine-Month Periods Three-Month Periods Ended
 Ended September 30, March 31,
 2008 2007 2009 2008
Cash flow provided by operating activities $319,452 $334,570  $69,657 $85,583 
Cash flow used for investing activities  (402,289)  (926,675)  (22,903)  (90,247)
Cash flow provided by financing activities 64,420 613,427 
Cash flow (used for) provided by financing activities  (39,815) 24,352 
Operating Activities:The decrease in operating activities in the three-months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to the same period in 2008 is primarily due to a decrease in the level of distributions from the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures and changes in accounts payable and accrued expenses.

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Investing Activities:The decrease in investing activities for the first quarter of 2009 was primarily due to a reduction in capital expenditures for the completion of redevelopment projects and ground-up development projects.
Financing Activities:The change in cash provided by financing activities in the first quarter of 2009 as compared to 2008, is primarily due to a reduction in the dividends paid in 2009 and repurchases and repayments of senior notes offset by reduced proceeds from mortgage debt and revolving credit facilities.
          During 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a common share repurchase program. Under the terms of the program, the Company may purchase up to a maximum value of $500 million of its common shares over a two-year period. Through December 31, 2007, the Company had repurchased under this program 5.6 million of its common shares under this program in open market transactions at an aggregate cost of approximately $261.9 million. From January 1, 2008 through November 3, 2008, theThe Company has not repurchased any of its common shares.shares in 2008 or 2009.
          For eachThe Company satisfied its REIT requirement of the first three quartersdistributing at least 90% of 2008, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.69 per common share. The payout ratio was determined based onordinary taxable income with declared common and preferred share dividends declaredof $36.4 million for the first quarter of 2009, as compared to a $93.2 million cash dividend for the Company’s FFO.same period in 2008. Accordingly, federal income taxes were not incurred at the corporate level for 2009. The Company’s common share dividend payout ratio for the first ninethree months of 20082009 was approximately 83.6%approximated 18.5% of reportedits 2009 FFO, as compared to 67.9%83.6% for the same period in 2007.2008.
          The Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.20 per common share for the first quarter of 2009, payable in either cash or common shares at the election of shareholders, provided that the dividends payable in cash could not exceed 10% of the aggregate dividend. Based upon the Company’s current results of operations and debt maturities, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 2009 dividend policy that will maximize the Company’s free cash flow,

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while still adhering to REIT payout requirements. This policy results in an annual 2009 dividend per common share of approximately $1.50, to be paid quarterly. To further enhance the Company’s current liquidity position and to apply this updated approach to the Company’s payout policy, the Company will not declare a dividend in the fourth quarter of 2008. This change in the dividend policy will result in more than $80 milliona 2009 annual dividend at or near the minimum distribution required to maintain REIT status. The Company will continue to monitor the 2009 dividend policy and provide for adjustments as determined in the best interest of additional capital in Januarythe Company and its shareholders. The 2009 to further increase the Company’s liquidity. As a result, the Company’s 2008 common share dividends will aggregate $2.07 per share. In total, the changes to the Company’s 2008 and 2009 dividendpayout policy should result in additional free cash flow, of approximately $230 million, which is expected to be applied primarily to reduce leverage.
See “Off-Balanceleverage (see Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements”Arrangements and “ContractualContractual Obligations and Other Commitments” sectionsCommitments for further discussion of additional disclosure of capital resources.resources).
AcquisitionsCurrent Strategies
Strategic Transactions
          On February 23, 2009, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “Stock Purchase Agreement”) with Mr. Alexander Otto (the “Investor”) to issue and sell 30 million common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $112.5 million to the Otto Family. In addition, the Company will issue warrants to purchase up to 10 million common shares with an exercise price of $6.00 per share to the Otto Family. Additionally, the Company will issue common shares in an amount equal to any dividends payable in commons shares declared by the Company after the date of the Stock Purchase Agreement and prior to the applicable closing. In April

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2009, the Company’s shareholders approved the sale of the common shares and warrants to the Otto Family. The transaction is expected to occur in two closings each consisting of 15 million common shares and warrants to purchase up to five million common shares, the first of which is expected to occur in May 2009, in each case subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the applicable closing conditions.
          In March 2009, the Company entered into a secured bridge loan agreement with an affiliate of the Investor for $60 million (the “Bridge Loan”). The Bridge Loan bore interest at a rate of 10.0% per annum and was repaid in May 2009 with the proceeds from a $60.0 million five-year secured loan, which bears a 9.0% interest rate.
Dispositions
          The Company and its joint ventures sold seven properties, aggregating 0.7 million square feet in the first quarter of 2009 generating gross proceeds of $65.8 million. As part of the Company’s deleveraging strategy, the Company is actively marketing assets for sale. Opportunities for large portfolio asset sales are not occurring as frequently, therefore, the Company is also focusing on selling single tenant assets and smaller shopping centers. For certain real estate assets in which the Company has entered into agreements subject to contingencies that were executed subsequent to March 31, 2009, a loss of approximately $20 million could be recorded if all such sales were consummated on the terms currently being negotiated. The Company evaluates all potential sale opportunities taking into account the long-term growth prospects of assets being sold, the use of proceeds and the impact to the Company’s balance sheet including financial covenants, in addition to the impact on operating results. As a result, it is possible that additional assets could be sold for a loss after taking into account the above considerations.
Developments, Redevelopments and Expansions
          During the nine-monththree-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company and its unconsolidated joint ventures expended an aggregate of approximately $517.9$103.7 million ($198.949.4 million by the Company and $319$54.3 million by its unconsolidated joint ventures), net,before deducting sales proceeds, to acquire, develop, expand, improve and re-tenant various properties. The Company’s acquisition, development, redevelopment and expansion activity is summarized below.
Current Strategies
     The Company continues to proceed with negotiations with numerous parties involving asset sales. In October 2008, the Company had a combination of asset sales under contract and certain assets subject to letters of intent. Prospective buyers range from local individuals to larger, more regional private investors to large REITs. Additionally, the Company is pursuing the sale of additional assets to close in 2009.
     The Company announced that it has reached an agreement for the sale of 13 assets to a new joint venture with an institutional investor, subject to entry into a definitive agreement. Two of the 13 assets are owned by one of the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures which has a mortgage loan outstanding secured by a pool of properties, including these two assets. The new joint venture anticipated assuming the portion of the loan relating to these two assets and the assumed loan would remain secured by these two assets but would be released as security for the mortgage made to the unconsolidated joint venture. Subsequent to the announcement, the lender of such two assets notified the Company that it would not approve the assumption of such mortgage loan by the unconsolidated joint venture and the release of these two assets as security for the mortgage loan to the unconsolidated joint venture because the release of those two assets would diminish the value of the security for the loan made to the unconsolidated joint venture. Consequently, these two assets are currently excluded from the sale. However, in the event the lender would subsequently approves such assumption and release prior to closing, then these two assets may be again included in the sale. The current terms for the sale of the remaining 11 stabilized assets is at an expected purchase price of approximately $781 million.
     The joint venture is expected to close in December 2008, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. Upon closing, the joint venture is expected to be owned 80% by the partner and a 20% subordinated position by the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the joint venture, the Company is expected to receive property management and development/redevelopment fees, as well as leasing and ancillary income fees upon closing. In addition, the Company is expected to receive a promoted interest.

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     The transaction is expected to generate approximately $260 million of total net proceeds to the Company, of which approximately $170 million is expected to be available at closing. The remainder is expected to be available when seller first mortgage financing is refinanced. The Company expects to provide further information regarding the transaction once it has closed.
     The Company expects to use the proceeds from these transactions to de-leverage its balance sheet. Given the current market conditions, there can be no assurance that the final purchase agreement or the joint venture agreement will not be materially different from the terms described above or be consummated.
Acquisitions
     In January 2008, through a 50% consolidated joint venture interest with Holborn Brampton Limited Partnership, the Company acquired 43 acres of land in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, for approximately $32.6 million to develop a retail shopping center.
Macquarie DDR Trust
     In February 2008, the Company began purchasing units of MDT. MDT is DDR’s joint venture partner in the DDR Macquarie Fund LLC Joint Venture (the “Fund”). Through the combination of its purchase of the units in MDT (9.3% and 6.7% interest in MDT on a weighted-average basis for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008, respectively) and its direct and indirect ownership of the Fund, DDR is entitled to an approximate 24.7% economic interest in the Fund at September 30, 2008. Through September 30, 2008, as described in filings with the Australian Securities Exchange (“ASX Limited”), the Company has purchased an aggregate 112.5 million units of MDT in open market transactions at an aggregate cost of approximately $42.9 million. Through October 9, 2008, as filed with the ASX Limited, the Company has purchased an aggregate 114.4 million MDT units in open market transactions at an aggregate cost of approximately $43.2 million. As the Company’s direct and indirect investments in MDT and the Fund gives it the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, the Company accounts for both its interest in MDT and the Fund using the equity method of accounting.
Dispositions
     For the nine-months ended September 30, 2008, the Company sold 11 shopping center properties, including one business center and one shopping center that was classified as held for sale at December 31, 2007, aggregating 0.9 million square feet for approximately $100 million and recognized an aggregate loss of $1.5 million. The Company recorded an aggregate loss of $5.8 million relating to the sale of one of its business centers in Massachusetts as the Company’s partner exercised its buy-sell rights provided under the joint venture agreement in July 2008 and the Company elected to sell its interest pursuant to the terms of the buy-sell rights in mid-August 2008. This loss was recorded as a charge to FFO for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2008.

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Developments, Redevelopments and Expansions
          The Company expects to significantly reducedreduce its anticipated spending for the remainder of 2008 and throughin 2009 for its developments and redevelopments, both for consolidated and unconsolidated projects, as the Company considers this funding to be discretionary spending. One of the important benefits of the Company’s asset class is the ability to phase development projects over time until appropriate leasing levels can be achieved. To maximize the return on capital spending and balance the Company’s de-leveraging strategy, the Company has revised its investment criteria thresholds. The revised underwriting criteria includes a higher cash-on-cost project return threshold, a longer lease-up period and a higher stabilized vacancy rate. The Company will apply this revised strategy to both its consolidated and certain unconsolidated joint ventures which own assets under development as the Company has significant influence and, in some cases, approval rights over decisions relating to capital expenditures.
          The Company has removed five projects out of projects in progress as detailed below. Four of these were reclassified as land or construction projects on hold as the Company no longer expects near term commencement of vertical construction. The other project (Midtown Miami) has been moved to operating assets as the project is substantially complete and most major anchors have opened. Development funding will be little, if any, in the near term.

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Development (Wholly-Owned and Consolidated Joint Ventures)
          The Company currently has the following wholly-owned and consolidated joint venture shopping center projects under construction:
                        
 Expected    Expected Net   
 Owned Net Cost    Cost   
Location GLA ($ Millions) Description  Owned GLA ($ Millions) Description
Ukiah (Mendocino), California * 227,500 $66.2 Mixed Use
Guilford, Connecticut 146,396 47.6 Lifestyle Center
Miami (Homestead), Florida 275,839 74.9 Community Center 272,610 $79.7 Community Center
Miami, Florida 400,685 142.6 Mixed Use
Boise (Nampa), Idaho 450,855 123.1 Community Center 431,689 126.7 Community Center
Boston (Norwood), Massachusetts 72,340 25.5 Community Center 56,343 26.7 Community Center
Boston, Massachusetts (Seabrook, New Hampshire) 215,905 57.5 Community Center
Elmira (Horseheads), New York 350,987 53.7 Community Center 350,987 56.0 Community Center
Raleigh (Apex), North Carolina (Promenade) 81,780 17.9 Community Center 72,830 16.9 Community Center
Austin (Kyle), Texas * 443,092 77.2 Community Center 443,092 77.2 Community Center
          
Total 2,665,379 $686.2  1,627,551 $383.2 
          
 
* Consolidated 50% Joint Venture
          At March 31, 2009, approximately $287.0 million of costs were incurred in relation to the above development projects under construction.
          In addition to these current developments, several of which will be phased in, the Company and its joint venture partners intend to commence construction on various other developments only after substantial tenant leasing has occurred and acceptable construction financing is available, including several international projects.
The wholly-owned and consolidated joint venture development estimated funding schedule, net of reimbursements, as of September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, is as follows (in millions):
     
Funded as of September 30, 2008 $447.4 
Projected net funding during 2008  22.4 
Projected net funding during 2009  55.8 
Projected net funding thereafter  160.6 
    
Total $686.2 
    
     In addition to the current developments described above with a projected net funding at September 30, 2008, of approximately $686.2 million to complete these projects, the Company and its joint ventures intend to commence construction on various other developments only after substantial

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tenant leasing has occurred and construction financing is available, including several international projects. At September 30, 2008, the Company owned undeveloped land for the future development of operational assets in excess of $370 million which is included in construction in progress on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company has also identified several additional potential development opportunities. While there are no assurances any of these potential development projects will be undertaken, they provide a source of potential development projects over the next several years.
     
Funded as of March 31, 2009 $287.0 
Projected net funding during 2009  32.0 
Projected net funding thereafter  64.2 
    
Total $383.2 
    
Development (Unconsolidated Joint Ventures)
          The Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures have the following shopping center projects under construction. At September 30, 2008, $433March 31, 2009, approximately $303.2 million of costs had been incurred in relation to these development projects.
                                        
 DDR’s      DDR’s       
 Effective Expected    Effective Expected Net Initial   
 Joint Venture Ownership Owned Net Cost    Ownership Owned Cost Anchor   
Location Partner Percentage GLA ($ Millions) Description  Percentage GLA ($ Millions) Opening Description
Kansas City (Merriam), Kansas Coventry II  20.0% 158,632 $43.7 Community Center  20.0% 158,632 $43.7 TBD Community Center
Detroit (Bloomfield Hills), Michigan (a) Coventry II  10.0% 623,782 189.8 Lifestyle Center
Dallas (Allen), Texas Coventry II  10.0% 797,665 171.2 Lifestyle Center  10.0% 797,665 171.2 1H 08 Lifestyle Center
Manaus, Brazil Sonae Sierra  47.4% 477,630 124.6 Enclosed Mall  47.4% 502,529 114.0 1H 09 Enclosed Mall
          
Total 2,057,709 $529.3  1,458,826 $328.9 
          

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(a)Because Coventry II currently has not committed to fund its 80% of the additional required equity, the Company has announced that construction on this asset will be suspended until appropriate leasing levels and financing commitments are available.
          The unconsolidated joint venture development estimated funding schedule, net of reimbursements, as of September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, is as follows (in millions):
                                
 Anticipated    Anticipated   
 Proceeds    DDR’s JV Partners’ Proceeds from   
 DDR’s JV Partners’ from    Proportionate Proportionate Construction   
 Proportionate Proportionate Construction    Share Share Loans Total 
 Share Share Loans Total 
Funded as of September 30, 2008 $69.9 $172.2 $190.9 $433.0 
Projected net funding during 2008 12.2 23.0 47.1 82.3 
Funded as of March 31, 2009 $61.9 $103.9 $137.4 $303.2 
Projected net funding during 2009 22.2 47.1 100.4 169.7  11.1 14.3 20.0 45.4 
Projected net funding (reimbursements) thereafter  (39.5)  (158.1) 41.9  (155.7)  (6.3)  (13.4)   (19.7)
                  
Total $64.8 $84.2 $380.3 $529.3  $66.7 $104.8 $157.4 $328.9 
                  
Redevelopments and Expansions (Wholly-Owned and Consolidated Joint Ventures)
          The Company is currently expanding/redeveloping the following wholly-owned and consolidated joint venture shopping centers at a projected aggregate net cost of approximately $121.5$106.9 million. At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, approximately $85$78.7 million of costs had been incurred in relation to these projects resulting in a balance of approximately $36.5 million to be funded.projects.

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Property Description
Miami (Plantation), Florida Redevelop shopping center to include Kohl’s and additional junior tenants
Chesterfield, Michigan Construct 25,400 sf of small shop space and retail space
Fayetteville, North Carolina Redevelop 18,000 sf of small shop space and construct an outparcel building
Akron (Stow), OhioRedevelop former K-Mart space and develop new outparcels
Redevelopments and Expansions (Unconsolidated Joint Ventures)
          The Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures are currently expanding/redeveloping the following shopping centers at a projected net cost of $449.2$154.3 million, which includes original acquisition costs related to assets acquired for redevelopment. At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, approximately $401.8$117.5 million of costs had been incurred in relation to these projects resulting in a balance of approximately $47.4 million to be funded. The following is a summary of these unconsolidated joint venture redevelopment and expansion projects:projects.
     
  DDR'sDDR’s  
  Effective  
  Ownership  
Property Joint Venture PartnerPercentage Description
Buena Park, California Coventry II20.0%20% Large-scale re-developmentredevelopment of enclosed mall to open-air format
Los Angeles (Lancaster), California Prudential Real Estate Investors21.0%21% Relocate Wal-MartWalmart and redevelop former Wal-MartWalmart space
Chicago (Deer Park), IllinoisPrudential Real Estate Investors25.75%Re-tenant former retail shop space with junior tenant and construct 13,500 sf multi-tenant outparcel building
Benton Harbor, Michigan Coventry II20.0%20% Construct 89,000 sfsquare feet of anchor space and retail shops
Kansas City, MissouriCoventry II20.0%Relocate retail shops and re-tenant former retail shop space
Cincinnati, OhioCoventry II/Thor Equities18.0%Redevelop former JCPenney space
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
          The Company has a number of off-balanceoff balance sheet joint ventures and other unconsolidated entities with varying economic structures. Through these interests, the Company has investments in operating properties, development properties and two management and development companies. Such arrangements are generally with institutional investors and various developers located throughout the United States.

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          The individual unconsolidated joint ventures that have total assets greater than $250 million (based on the historical cost of acquisition by the unconsolidated joint venture) are as follows:
                     
 Effective Company-Owned   Company-  
 Ownership Square Feet Total Debt Effective Owned  
Unconsolidated Real Estate Venture Percentage (1) Assets Owned (Thousands) (Millions)
 Ownership Square Feet Total Debt
Unconsolidated Real Estate Ventures Percentage (1) Assets Owned (Thousands) (Millions)
Sonae Sierra Brazil BV Sarl  47.4% Nine shopping centers, one shopping center under development and a management company in Brazil  3,617  $26.6   47.4% Nine shopping centers, one shopping center under development and a management company in Brazil  3,512  $69.4 
DDR Domestic Retail Fund I  20.0  63 shopping center assets in several states  8,250   968.0 
Domestic Retail Fund  20.0  63 shopping center assets in several states  8,250   967.6 
DDR — SAU Retail Fund LLC  20.0  29 shopping center assets in several states  2,372   226.2   20.0  29 shopping center assets located in several states  2,375   226.2 
DDRTC Core Retail Fund LLC  15.0  66 shopping center assets in several states  15,743   1,761.0   15.0  66 assets in several states  15,730   1,770.3 
DDR Macquarie Fund LLC (1)  24.7  51 shopping center assets in several states  12,084   1,300.4 
DDR Macquarie Fund  25.0  50 shopping centers in several states  11,694   1,102.6 
 
(1) Ownership may be held through different investment structures. Percentage ownerships are subject to change, as certain investments contain promoted structures.
          In December 2008, DDR’s partner in the DDR Macquarie Fund joint venture, MDT, announced that it was undergoing a strategic review. This strategic review could result in asset sales or bringing in a new capital partner. During December 2008, the Company and MDT modified certain terms of its investment that provide for the redemption of the Company’s interest with properties in the USLLC in lieu of cash or its shares. In 2009, the Company has exercised such redemption rights and is in negotiations to execute an asset swap for its interest in the USLLC. Such transaction will simplify the ownership structure of the joint venture and enhance flexibility for both DDR and MDT. In addition, in April 2009, the Company reduced its ownership of MDT’s units to below 10% but remains the trust’s largest unit holder. The Company incurred a $0.9 million loss on the security sale which is classified as an impairment of joint venture investment in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
          In connection with the development of shopping centers owned by certain of these affiliates, the Company and/or its equity affiliates have agreed to fund the required capital associated with approved development projects aggregating approximately $98.2$61.5 million at September 30, 2008.March 31, 2009. These obligations, comprised principally of construction contracts, are generally due in 12 to 18 months as the related construction costs are incurred and are expected to be financed through new or existing construction loans, revolving credit facilities asset sales and retained capital.
          The Company has provided loans and advances to certain unconsolidated entities and/or related partners in the amount of $4.0$4.1 million at September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, for which the Company’s joint venture partners have not funded their proportionate share. In addition to these loans, the Company has advanced $25.8$61.8 million of financing to one of its unconsolidated joint ventures, which accruesaccrued interest at the greater of LIBOR plus 700 basis points or 12% andthrough February 28, 2009. As of March 1, 2009, the interest began accruing at the default rate of 16%, due to the joint venture’s default under a land loan as discussed below. The loan has an initial maturity date of July 2011. These entities are current on all debt service owed to DDR, with the exception of the default interest discussed above.
          The Coventry II Fund and the Company, through a joint venture, acquired 11 value-added retail properties and own 44 sites formerly occupied by Service Merchandise in the United States. The Company co-invested approximately 20% in each joint venture and is generally responsible for day-to-day management of the properties. Pursuant to the terms of the joint venture, the Company earns fees for property management, leasing and construction management. The Company also could earn a promoted interest, along with the Coventry II Fund, above a preferred return after return of capital to fund investors.

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          As of March 31, 2009, the aggregate amount of the Company’s net investment in the Coventry II joint ventures is $68.6 million. As discussed above, the Company has also advanced $61.8 million of financing to one of the Coventry II joint ventures. In addition to its existing equity and note receivable, the Company has provided payment guaranties to third-party lenders in connection with the financing for seven of the projects. The amount of each such guaranty is not greater than the proportion to the Company’s investment percentage in the underlying project, and the aggregate amount of the Company’s guaranties is approximately $35.9 million.
          Although the Company will not acquire additional assets through the Coventry II Fund, additional funds are required to address ongoing operational needs and costs associated with those projects undergoing development or redevelopment. The Coventry II Fund is exploring a variety of strategies to obtain such funds, including potential dispositions, financings and additional investments by the existing investors. The Company remains consistent with its previous statements that DDR will not fund its joint venture partners’ capital contributions or their share of debt maturities. This position led to the Ward Parkway Center in Kansas City, Missouri being transferred to the lender in March 2009 as indicated below.
          Three of the Coventry II Fund’s third-party credit facilities have matured. For the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan project, a $48.0 million land loan matured on December 31, 2008 and on February 24, 2009, the lender sent to the borrower a formal notice of default (the Company provided a payment guaranty in the amount of $9.6 million with respect to such loan). The above referenced $61.8 million Company loan relating to the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan project is cross defaulted with this third party loan. As a result, on March 3, 2009, the Company sent the borrower a formal notice of default relating to its loan. For the Kansas City, Missouri project, a $35.0 million loan matured on January 2, 2009, and on January 6, 2009, the lender sent to the borrower a formal notice of default (the Company did not provide a payment guaranty with respect to such loan). On March 26, 2009, the Coventry II joint venture transferred its ownership of this property to the lender in a “friendly foreclosure” arrangement. The Company recorded a $5.8 million loss related to the write off of the book value of its equity investment. Pursuant to the agreement with the lender, the Company will manage the shopping center while the Coventry II Fund markets the property for sale. The joint venture has the ability to receive excess sale proceeds depending upon the timing and terms of a future sale arrangement. For the Merriam, Kansas project, a $17.0 million land loan matured on January 20, 2009, and on February 17, 2009, the lender sent to the borrower a formal notice of default (the Company provided a payment guaranty in the amount of $2.2 million with respect to such loan). The Coventry II Fund is exploring a variety of strategies to pay-down, extend or refinance the outstanding obligations.
          On April 8, 2009, the lender of the Service Merchandise portfolio sent to the borrower a formal notice of default based upon the Coventry II Fund’s failure to satisfy certain net worth covenants. The Company provided a payment guaranty in the amount of $1.8 million with respect to such loan. The Coventry II Fund is exploring a variety of strategies to pay-down the outstanding obligation and negotiating forbearance terms with the lender. On April 16, 2009, the lender for the Kirkland, Washington and Benton Harbor, Michigan projects sent to the borrower formal notices of default

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based on the Coventry II Fund’s failure to satisfy certain net worth covenants. The Company provided payment guaranties in the amounts of $5.9 and $3.2, respectively, with respect to such loans. The Coventry II Fund is negotiating forbearance terms with the lender.
          The Company is involved with overseeing the development activities for several of its unconsolidated joint ventures that are constructing, redeveloping or expanding shopping centers. The Company earns a fee for its services commensurate with the level of oversight provided. As development manager, theThe Company generally provides a completion guarantee to the third-partythird party lending institution(s) providing construction financing.
          The Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures have aggregate outstanding indebtedness to third parties of approximately $5.8 billion and $5.5$5.6 billion at September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and 2007, respectively (see Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk). Such mortgages and construction loans are generally non-recourse to the Company and its partners; however, certain mortgages may have recourse to the Company and its partners in certain limited situations, such as misuse of funds and material misrepresentations. In connection with certain of the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures, the Company and its joint venture partners have agreed to fund any amounts due to the joint venture’s lender if such amounts are not paid by the joint venture based on theventure. The Company’s pro rata share of such debt aggregating $71.6amount aggregates $40.8 million at September 30, 2008.March 31, 2009.

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          The Company maintainsentered into an interest in unconsolidated joint venturesventure that ownowns real estate assets in Brazil Canada and Russia and has generally chosen not to mitigatehedge any of the residual foreign currency risk through the use of hedging instruments for these entities.this entity. The Company will continue to monitor and evaluate this risk and may enter into hedging agreements at a later date.
          The Company entered into consolidated joint ventures that own real estate assets in Canada and Russia. The net assets of these subsidiaries are exposed to volatility in currency exchange rates. As such, the Company uses nonderivative financial instruments to hedge this exposure. The Company manages currency exposure related to the net assets of the Company’s Canadian and European subsidiaries primarily through foreign-currency-denominatedforeign currency-denominated debt agreements that the Company enters into. Gains and losses in the parent company’s net investments in its subsidiaries are economically offset by losses and gains in the parent company’s foreign-currency-denominatedforeign currency-denominated debt obligations.
          For the quarterthree-months ended September 30, 2008, $9.0March 31, 2009, $6.8 million of net losses related to the foreign-currency-denominatedforeign currency-denominated debt agreements werewas included in the Company’s cumulative translation adjustment. As the notional amount of the nonderivative instrument substantially matches the portion of the net investment designated as being hedged and the nonderivative instrument is denominated in the functional currency of the hedged net investment, the hedge ineffectiveness recognized in earnings was not material.
Financing Activities
          The volatility inCompany has historically accessed capital sources through both the debt markets during the past year has caused borrowing spreads over treasury rates to reach higher levels than previously experienced. This uncertainty re-emphasizes the need to access diverse sources of capital, maintain liquiditypublic and stage debt maturities carefully. Most significantly, it underscores the importance of a conservative balance sheet that provides flexibility in accessing capital and enhances the Company’s ability to manage assets with limited restrictions. A conservative balance sheet would allow DDR to be opportunistic in its investment strategy and in accessing the most efficient and lowest cost financing available.
     Construction loan closings for the Company’s wholly-owned assets included a three-year $44.5 million loan on a development property in Horseheads, New York in September 2008, a three-year, $40 million loan relating to the expansion of the Company’s corporate headquarters in Beachwood, Ohio in April 2008 and a $71 million construction loan on a development property in Homestead, Florida in March 2008.
     In March 2008, the Company entered into mortgage loans on six of its wholly-owned shopping center assets, four of which are located in the continental United States, two of which are located in Puerto Rico, for an aggregate of $350.0 million with a maturity date of April 2013. The loans have a fixed interest rate of 5.0% and provide for interest-only debt service payments with a balloon payment at maturity. The Company used the proceeds from the loans to repay scheduled 2008 debt maturities and the remaining balance to repay the Company’s Revolving Credit Facilities.
private markets. The Company’s joint venture with MDT refinanced $340.0 million of mortgageacquisitions, developments, redevelopments and expansions are generally financed through cash provided from operating activities, revolving credit facilities, mortgages assumed, construction loans, secured debt, with new mortgageunsecured public debt, proceeds aggregating $370.0 million. In the secondcommon and third quarters of 2008, refinancings at six of the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures aggregated $166.5 million withpreferred equity

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terms ranging from LIBOR plus 1.50%offerings, joint venture capital, preferred OP Units and asset sales. Total debt outstanding at March 31, 2009, was approximately $5.8 billion, as compared to LIBOR plus 3.50%.approximately $5.6 billion at March 31, 2008 and $5.9 billion at December 31, 2008.
          In March 2008,the first quarter of 2009, the Company refinanced $72.1purchased approximately $163.5 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding senior unsecured notes at a discount to par resulting in GAAP gains of approximately $72.6 million. These gains were reduced by approximately $7.5 million due to the adoption of FSP APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt That May Be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion” (“FSP APB 14-1”), in the first quarter of 2009. This standard requires that debt issuers separately recognize the liability and equity components of convertible instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion. As a result of the adoption, the initial debt proceeds from the offering of the Company’s $250 million 3.5% convertible notes, due in 2011, and $600 million 3.0% convertible notes, due in 2012, were required to be allocated between a liability and equity component. This allocation was based upon what the assumed interest rate would have been if the Company had issued traditional senior unsecured notes. Accordingly, the debt balances on the Company’s balance sheet relating to the convertible debt were reduced such that non-cash interest expense would be recognized with a corresponding increase to the convertible debt balance.
          As discussed under Strategic Transactions, the Company entered into a $60 million secured Bridge Loan with an affiliate of the Otto Family. This was repaid on May 6, 2009 with the proceeds of a $60 million secured loan also obtained from an affiliate of the Otto Family. We currently expect the first tranche of 15 million common shares to be sold to the Otto Family in May 2009. In May 2009, the Company closed on $125 million of mortgagenew secured financings. The new secured debt at onefinancing is comprised of its unconsolidated joint venturestwo loans. The first is an $85 million, 10-year loan secured by four assets in Puerto Rico with the existing lender at LIBOR plus 1.25%an interest rate of 7.59%. The second financing is a $40 million, two-year loan with a two-year maturity and a one-year extension option. In February 2008, the Company’s 50% joint ventureoption secured by a shopping center in New Jersey. The loan has a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 600 basis points with Sonae Sierra, which ownsa LIBOR floor of 2.5% and develops retail real estate in Brazil, closed on a R$50 million reais revolving credit facility.
     In January 2008, the Company repaid unsecured senior notes of $100.0 million through borrowings under the Company’s Revolving Credit Facilities.is pre-payable at any time.
Capitalization
          At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company’s capitalization consisted of $5.9$5.8 billion of debt, $555 million of preferred shares, and $3.8$0.3 billion of market equity (market equity is defined as common shares and OP Units outstanding multiplied by the closing price of the common shares on the New York Stock Exchange at September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, of $31.69)$2.13), resulting in a debt to total market capitalization ratio of 0.60.9 to 1.0. At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company’s total debt consisted of $4.5$4.1 billion of fixed-rate debt and $1.4$1.7 billion of variable-rate debt, including $600 million of variable-rate debt that was effectively swapped to a fixed rate. At September 30, 2007,March 31, 2008, the Company’s total debt consisted of $4.6$4.5 billion of fixed-rate debt and $0.6$1.1 billion of variable-rate debt, including $600 million of variable-rate debt which was effectively swapped to a fixed rate.
          It is management’s current strategy to have access to the capital resources necessary to manage its balance sheet, to repay upcoming maturities and to consider making prudent investments should such opportunities arise. Accordingly, the Company may seek to obtain funds through additional debt or equity financings and/or joint venture capital in a manner consistent with its intention to operate with a conservative debt capitalization policy and maintain investment grade ratings with Moody’s Investors Service and Standard and Poor’s. The security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities, as it may be subject to revision or withdrawal at any time by the rating organization.

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Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating. In light of the current economic conditions, the Company may not be able to obtain financing on favorable terms, or at all, which may negatively impact future ratings. In October 2008, one of2009, the Company’s rating agencies reduced the Company’s debt ratings. The interest spread over LIBOR on the Company’s Revolving Credit Facilities, term loans, letters of credit and certain construction debt are determined based upon the Company’s credit ratings. The Company’s interest rate on its Revolving Credit Facilities was increased from 60 basis points over LIBOR to 75 basis points over LIBOR and the facility fee increased from 15 basis points to 17.5 basis points. The Company’s interest rate on its term loans was increased from 70 basis points to 87.5 basis points.
          The Company’s credit facilities and the indentures under which the Company’s senior and subordinated unsecured indebtedness is, or may be, issued contain certain financial and operating covenants, including, among other things, debt service coverage and fixed charge coverage ratios, as well as limitations on the Company’s ability to incur secured and unsecured indebtedness, sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets and engage in mergers and certain acquisitions. Although the Company intends to operate in compliance with these covenants, if the Company were to violate these covenants, the Company may be subject to higher finance costs and fees or accelerated maturities. In addition, certain of the Company’s credit facilities and indentures may permit the acceleration of maturity in the event certain other debt of the Company has been accelerated. Foreclosure on mortgaged properties or an inability to refinance existing indebtedness would have a negative impact on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.
Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments
          As of November 3, 2008, theThe Company’s maturities for the remainder of 20082009 consist of $43.8$190.5 million in consolidated mortgage loans that are expected to be refinanced or repaid from operating cash

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flow, the Company’s Revolving Credit Facilities, assets sales and/or new financings. No assurance can be provided that the aforementioned obligations will be refinanced or repaid as anticipated (see Liquidity and Capital Resources).
          At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company had letters of credit outstanding of approximately $81.0$80.2 million on its consolidated assets. The Company has not recorded any obligation associated with these letters of credit. The majority of letters of credit are collateral for existing indebtedness and other obligations of the Company.
          In conjunction with the development of shopping centers, the Company has entered into commitments aggregating approximately $116.1$83.7 million with general contractors for its wholly-owned and consolidated joint venture properties at September 30, 2008.March 31, 2009. These obligations, comprised principally of construction contracts, are generally due in 12 to 18 months as the related construction costs are incurred and are expected to be financed through operating cash flow and/or new or existing construction loans, assets sales or revolving credit facilities.
          The Company entered into master lease agreements during 2004 through 2007 in connection with the transfer of properties to certain unconsolidated joint ventures, which are recorded as a liability and reduction of the related gain on sale. The Company is responsible for the monthly base rent, all operating and maintenance expenses and certain tenant improvements and leasing commissions for units not yet leased at closing generally for a three-year period. At September 30, 2008, the Company’s material master lease obligations, included in accounts payable and accrued expenses, incurred with the properties transferred to the following unconsolidated joint ventures were as follows (in millions):
     
DDR Markaz II $0.2 
DDR MDT PS LLC  0.8 
TRT DDR Venture I  0.5 
    
  $1.5 
    
     The Company routinely enters into contracts for the maintenance of its properties which typically can be cancelled upon 30 to 60 days notice without penalty. At September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company had purchase order obligations, typically payable within one year, aggregating approximately $7.6$6.3 million related to the maintenance of its properties and general and administrative expenses.
          The Company continually monitors its obligations and commitments. There have been no other material items entered into by the Company since December 31, 2003, through September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, other than as described above. See discussion of commitments relating to the Company’s joint ventures and other unconsolidated arrangements in “Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.”

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Inflation
          Substantially all of the Company’s long-term leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation. Such provisions include clauses enabling the Company to receive additional rental income from escalation clauses that generally increase rental rates during the terms of the leases and/or percentage rentals based on tenants’ gross sales. Such escalations are determined by negotiation, increases in the consumer price index or similar inflation indices. In addition, many of the Company’s leases are for terms of less than ten10 years, permitting the Company to seek increased rents

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at market rates upon renewal. Most of the Company’s leases require the tenants to pay their share of operating expenses, including common area maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing the Company’s exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses resulting from inflation.
Economic Conditions
          Historically, real estate has been subject to a wide range of cyclical economic conditions that affect various real estate markets and geographic regions with differing intensities and at different times. Different regions ofThe retail market in the United States significantly weakened in 2008 and continues to be challenged in 2009. Consumer spending has declined in response to erosion in housing values and stock market investments, more stringent lending practices and job losses. Retail sales have declined and maytenants have become more selective in new store openings. Some retailers have closed existing locations and as a result, the Company has experienced a loss in occupancy. The reduced occupancy will likely have a negative impact on the Company’s consolidated cash flows, results of operations and financial position in 2009. Offsetting some of the current challenges within the retail environment, the Company has a low occupancy cost relative to other retail formats and historic averages as well as a diversified tenant base with only one tenant exceeding 2.5% of total first quarter 2009 consolidated revenues (Walmart at 5.3%). Other significant tenants include Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Home Depot, Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx/Marshalls, Publix Supermarkets, PetSmart and Bed Bath & Beyond, all which have relatively strong credit ratings, remain well-capitalized, and have outperformed other retail categories on a relative basis. The Company believes these tenants should continue to experience varying degreesproviding us with a stable ongoing revenue base for the foreseeable future given the long-term nature of economic growth or distress. Adverse changes in general or local economic conditions could resultthese leases. Moreover, the majority of the tenants in the inability of some tenants of the Company to meet their lease obligations and could otherwise adversely affect the Company’s ability to attract or retain tenants. The Company’s shopping centers are typically anchored by two or more national tenants (Wal-Mart or Target), home improvement stores (Home Depot or Lowe’s Home Improvement)provide day-to-day consumer necessities versus high priced discretionary luxury items with a focus towards value and two or more junior tenants (Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, T.J. Maxx or PetSmart),convenience, which generally offer day-to-day necessities, rather than high-priced luxury items. In addition, the Company seeksbelieves will enable many of the tenants to reduce itscontinue operating and leasing risks through ownership of a portfolio of properties with a diverse geographic presence and tenant base.within this challenging economic environment.
          The Company monitors potential credit issues of its tenants, and analyzes the possible effects to the financial statements of the Company and its unconsolidated joint ventures. In addition to the collectibility assessment of outstanding accounts receivable, the Company evaluates the related real estate for recoverability pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS No. 144”), as well as any tenant related deferred charges for recoverability, which may include straight-line rents, deferred lease costs, tenant improvements, tenant inducements and intangible assets (“Tenant Related Deferred Charges”). The Company has evaluatedroutinely evaluates its exposure relating to tenants in financial distress (e.g., the bankruptcy cases filed by Linens N’ Things, Goody’s, Mervyns and Steve & Barry’s).distress. Where appropriate, the Company has either written off the unamortized balance or accelerated depreciation and amortization expense associated with the Tenant Related Deferred Charges. The Company does not believe its exposure associated with past due accounts receivableCharges for these tenants, net of related reserves, is significant to the financial statements as most of these tenants were current with their rental payments at the date the respective tenant filed for bankruptcy protection.such tenants.

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          The retail shopping sector has been affected by the competitive nature of the retail business and the competition for market share as well as general economic conditions where stronger retailers have out-positioned some of the weaker retailers. These shifts have forced some market share away from weaker retailers and required them, in some cases, to declare bankruptcy and/or close stores. Certain retailers have announced store closings even though they have not filed for bankruptcy protection. However, these store closings often represent a relatively small percentage of the Company’s overall gross leasable area and therefore, the Company does not expect these closings to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s overall long-term performance. Overall, the Company’s portfolio remains stable. While negative news relating to troubled retail tenants tends to attract attention, the vacancies created by unsuccessful tenants may also create opportunities to increase rent. ThereHowever, there can be no assurances that these events will not adversely affect the Company (see Risk Factors).

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     Although certain individual tenants within the Company’s portfolio have filed for bankruptcy protection as discussed above, the Company believes that several of its major tenants, including Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Kohl’s, Target, Lowe’s Home Improvement, T.J. Maxx and Bed Bath & Beyond, are financially secure retailers based upon their credit quality. This stability is further evidenced by these tenants’ relatively constant same store tenant sales growth in the current economic environment. However, recent headlines continue to describe the plight of subprime borrowers, the general troubles in the housing market and the potential for such problems to impact consumer spending. Consumers’ concerns regarding the health of the U.S. economy and its impact on disposable income have caused broad changes in shopping patterns. Consumers appear to be more price sensitive and patronize those retailers that offer the best value for non-discretionary goods. As a result, many of the Company’s core retailers are believed to be doing well and are still pursuing new store locations. Weaker retailers, some of which have locations in the Company’s portfolio, are feeling pressure and are expected to continue to experience difficulty in this environment.
          Historically, the Company’s portfolio has performed consistently throughout many economic cycles, including downward cycles. Broadly speaking, national retail sales have grown consistently since World War II, including during several recessions and housing slowdowns. More specifically, inIn the past the Company has not experienced significant volatility in its long-term portfolio occupancy rate. The Company has experienced these downward cycles before and has made the necessary adjustments to leasing and development strategies to accommodate the changes in the operating environment and mitigate risk. In many cases, the loss of a weaker tenant creates a greatan opportunity to re-lease space at higher rents to a stronger retailer. More importantly, the quality of the property revenue stream is high and consistent, as it is generally derived from retailers with good credit profiles under long-term leases, with very little reliance on overage rents generated by tenant sales performance. The Company believes that the quality of its shopping center portfolio is strong, as evidenced by the high historical occupancy rates, which have previously ranged from 92% to 96% since the Company’s initial public offering in 1993. Also, average base rental rates have increased from $5.48 to $12.47 since 1993. Expecting that there are more store closings likely to occur this year,Although we experienced a decline in the first quarter of 2009 occupancy, the shopping center portfolio occupancy, excluding the impact of the Mervyns vacancy, remains healthy at 90.3% at March 31, 2009. Notwithstanding the recent decline in occupancy, the Company continues to be proactive in itssign a large number of new leases, with overall leasing strategyspreads that continue to reflect a more conservative stance. Most of the 2008trend positively, as new leases and renewals were addressed earlier in the year and is already addressing those renewals scheduled in 2009. During the second and the third quarters of 2008, the Company focused on maintaining occupancy by pursuing new lease commitments.have historically. Moreover, the Company has been able to achieve these results without significant capital investment in tenant improvements or leasing commissions. In 2008, the Company assembled an Anchor Store Redevelopment Department staffed with seasoned leasing professionals dedicated to releasing vacant anchor space created by recent bankruptcies and store closings. While tenants may come and go over time, shopping centers that are well-located and actively managed are expected to perform well. The Company is very conscious of, and sensitive to, the risks posed to the economy, but is currently comfortable withthat the position of its portfolio and the general diversity and credit quality of its tenant base willshould enable it to successfully navigate through these challenging economic times.
Legal Matters
          The Company is a party to litigation filed in January 2007November 2006 by a tenant in a Company property located in Long Beach, California. The tenant located at this property filed suit against the Company and certain affiliates, claiming the Company and its affiliates failed to provide adequate valet parking at the property pursuant to the terms of the lease with the tenant. After a six-week trial, the jury returned a verdict in October 2008, finding the Company liable for compensatory damages in the amount of approximately $7.8 million. In addition, the trial court awarded the tenant attorney’s fees in the amount of $1.5 million. The Company filed motions for a new trial and for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, both of which were denied. The Company strongly disagrees with the verdict, and is presently evaluating all of itsas well as

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options, which include filingthe denial of the post-trial motions. As a motion for a new trial, as well as filingresult, the Company plans to pursue an appeal of the verdict. However,Included in other liabilities on the Company recordedcondensed consolidated balance sheet is a charge during the three months ended September 30, 2008provision which represents management’s best estimate of loss based upon a range of liability pursuant to SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.” The accrual, as well as the related litigation costs incurred to date, were recorded in the Other Income (Expense) line of the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company will continue to monitor the status of the litigation and revise the estimate of loss as appropriate. ThereAlthough the Company believes it has meritorious defenses, there can be no assurance that a new trialthe Company will be granted or that an appeal will be successful.successful in appealing the verdict.
          In addition to the litigation discussed above, the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to various other legal proceedings, which, taken together, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company is also subject to a variety of legal actions for personal injury or property damage arising in the ordinary course of its business, most of which are covered by insurance. While the resolution of all matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final outcome of such legal proceedings and claims will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s liquidity, financial position or results of operations.
New Accounting Standards Implemented
The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 — SFAS 159
     In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 159”), which gives entities the option to measure eligible financial assets, financial liabilities and firm commitments at fair value on an instrument-by-instrument basis, that are otherwise not permitted to be accounted for at fair value under other accounting standards. The election to use the fair value option is available when an entity first recognizes a financial asset or financial liability or upon entering into a firm commitment. Subsequent changes (i.e., unrealized gains and losses) in fair value must be recorded in earnings. Additionally, SFAS No. 159 allows for a one-time election for existing positions upon adoption, with the transition adjustment recorded to beginning retained earnings. The Company adopted SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008, and did not elect to measure any assets, liabilities or firm commitments at fair value.
Fair Value Measurements — SFAS 157
     In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities. This statement clarifies the principle that fair value should be based on the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. SFAS No. 157 establishes a fair value hierarchy, giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable data. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value. SFAS No. 157 also provides for certain disclosure requirements, including, but not limited to, the valuation techniques used to measure fair value and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques, if any, during the period. The Company adopted this statement for its financial assets and liabilities and related disclosure requirements on January 1, 2008.

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     For nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities that are not recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis, the statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this statement, for nonfinancial assets and liabilities, will have on its financial position and results of operations.
Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset is Not Active — FSP FAS 157-3
     In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS No. 157-3, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FSP FAS No. 157-3”), which clarifies the application of SFAS No. 157 in an inactive market and provides an example to demonstrate how the fair value of a financial asset is determined when the market for that financial asset is inactive. FSP FAS No. 157-3 was effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements had not been issued. The adoption of this standard as of September 30, 2008 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
New Accounting Standards to Be Implemented
Business Combinations — SFAS 141(R)
          In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141(R)”). The objective of this statement is to improve the relevance, representative faithfulness and comparability of the information that a reporting entity provides in its financial reports about a business combination and its effects. To accomplish that, this statement establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer: (i) recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest of the acquiree, (ii) recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase and (iii) determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. This statement applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The Company will adoptadopted SFAS No. 141(R) on January 1, 2009. To the extent that the Company enters into new acquisitions in 2009 and beyond that qualify as businesses, this standard will require that acquisition costs and certain fees, which are currentlywere previously capitalized and allocated to the basis of the acquisition,acquired assets, be expensed as these costs are incurred. Because of this change in accounting for costs, the Company expects that the adoption of this standard could have a negative impact on the Company’s results of operations depending on the size of a transaction and the amount of costs incurred. The Company is currently assessingwill assess the impact of significant transactions, if any, the adoption of SFAS No. 141(R) will have on its financial position and results of operations.as they are contemplated.
Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — an Amendment of ARB No. 51 — SFAS 160
          In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 160, “Non-Controlling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements — an Amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS No. 160”). A non-controlling interest, sometimes calledreferred to as minority equity interest, is the portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a parent. The objective of this statement is to improve the

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improve the relevance, comparability, and transparency of the financial information that a reporting entity provides in its consolidated financial statements by establishing accounting and reporting standards that require: (i) the ownership interest in subsidiaries held by other parties other than the parent be clearly identified, labeled, and presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, but separate from the parent’s equity; (ii) the amount of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the non-controlling interest be clearly identified and presented on the face of the consolidated statement of operations; (iii) changes in a parent’s ownership interest while the parent retains its controlling financial interest in a subsidiary be accounted for consistently and requires that they be accounted for similarly, as equity transactions; (iv) when a subsidiary is deconsolidated, any retained non-controlling equity investment in the former subsidiary be initially measured at fair value (the gain or loss on the deconsolidation of the subsidiary is measured using the fair value of any non-controlling equity investments rather than the carrying amount of that retained investment) and (v) entities provide sufficient disclosures that clearly identify and distinguish between the interest of the parent and the interest of the non-controlling owners. This statement iswas effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and is applied on a prospective basis, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which have been applied on a retrospective basis. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The Company is currently assessingadopted SFAS 160 on January 1, 2009. As required by SFAS 160, the impact, if any,Company adjusted the presentation of non-controlling interests, as appropriate, in both the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 and the condensed consolidated statement of operations for three-month period ended March 31, 2008. The Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets no longer have a line item referred to as Minority Interests. Equity at December 31, 2008 was adjusted to include $127.5 million attributable to non-controlling interests, and the Company reflected approximately $0.6 million as redeemable operating partnership units. In connection with the Company’s adoption of SFAS No. 160, will havethe Company also adopted the recent revisions to EITF Topic D-98 “Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities” (“D-98”). As a result of the Company’s adoption of these standards, amounts previously reported as minority equity interests and operating partnership minority interests on the Company’s financial positionconsolidated condensed balance sheets are now presented as non-controlling interests within equity. There has been no change in the measurement of these line items from amounts previously reported except as follows. Due to certain redemption features, certain operating partnership minority interests in the amount of approximately $0.6 million are reflected as redeemable operating partnership units in the temporary equity section (between liabilities and resultsequity). These units are exchangeable, at the election of operations.the OP Unit holder, and under certain circumstances at the option of the Company, into an equivalent number of the Company’s common shares or for the equivalent amount of cash. Based on the requirements of D-98, the measurement of the redeemable operating partnership units are now presented at the greater of their carrying amount or redemption value at the end of each reporting period. The Company will assess the impact of significant transactions involving changes in controlling interests, if any, as they are contemplated.
Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — SFAS 161
          In March 2008, the FASB issued SFASStatement No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” (“SFAS No. 161”), which is intended to help investors better understand how derivative instruments and hedging activities affect an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows through enhanced disclosure requirements. The enhanced disclosures primarily surround disclosing the objectives and strategies for using derivative instruments by their underlying risk as well as a tabular format of the fair values of the derivative instruments and their gains and losses. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged. The Company is currently assessingadopted the impact, if any, that the adoption of SFAS No. 161 will have on its financial statement disclosures.disclosures required by SFAS 161 in this Form 10-Q.
Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement) — FSP APB 14-1
          In May 2008, the FASB issued a Staff Position (“FSP”), “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)” (“FSP APB 14-1”).the FSP APB 14-1 which prohibits the classification of convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion, including partial cash settlement, as debt instruments within the scope of FSP APB 14-1 and requires issuers of such instruments to separately account for the liability and equity components by allocating the proceeds from the issuance of the instrument between the liability component and the embedded conversion option (i.e., the equity component). FSP No. APB 14-1 will require that the debt proceeds from the sale of $600 million 3.0% convertible notes, due in 2012, and $250 million of 3.5% convertible notes, due in 2011, be allocated between aThe liability component and an equity component in a manner that reflects interest expense at the interest rate of similar nonconvertible debt. The difference between the principal amount of the debt and the amount of the proceeds allocatedinstrument is accreted to the liability component should be reported as a debt discount andpar

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subsequently amortized to earnings over the instrument’s expected life using the effective yield method; accretion is reported as a component of interest method. As a result, the Company will report a lower net incomeexpense. The equity component is not subsequently re-valued as interest expense would be increasedlong as it continues to include both the current period’s amortization of the debt discount and the instrument’s coupon interest. Based on the Company’s understanding of the application ofqualify for equity treatment. FSP APB 14-1 this will result in an estimated impact of approximately $0.11 per share (net of the estimated incremental capitalized interest on the Company’s qualifying expenditures) of estimated additional non-cash interest expense for 2008.must be applied retrospectively issued cash-settleable convertible instruments as well as prospectively to newly issued instruments. FSP No. APB 14-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and for interim periods within those fiscal years,years.
          FSP APB 14-1 was adopted by the Company as of January 1, 2009 with retrospective application required.to prior periods. As a result of the adoption, the initial debt proceeds from the $250 million 3.5% convertible notes, due in 2011, and $600 million 3.0% convertible notes, due in 2012, were required to be allocated between a liability component and an equity component. This allocation was based upon what the assumed interest rate would have been if the Company had issued similar nonconvertible debt. Accordingly, the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2008 was adjusted to reflect a decrease in unsecured debt of approximately $50.7 million, reflecting the unamortized discount. In addition, real estate assets increased by $2.9 million relating to the impact of capitalized interest and deferred charges decreased by $1.0 million relating to the reallocation of original issuance costs to reflect such amounts as a reduction of proceeds from the reclassification of the equity component. FSP APB 14-2 also amended the guidance under EITF D-98 “Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities” (“D-98”), whereas the equity component related to the convertible debt would need to be evaluated in accordance with D-98 if the convertible debt were currently redeemable at the balance sheet date. As the Company’s convertible debt are not currently redeemable no evaluation is required as of March 31, 2009.
          For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company adjusted the condensed statement of operations to reflect additional non-cash interest expense of $3.3 million, net of the impact of capitalized interest, pursuant to the provisions of FSP APB 14-1. The condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009, reflects additional non-cash interest expense of $3.9 million, net of capitalized interest. In addition, the Company’s gains on the repurchase of unsecured debt during the three months ending March 31, 2009 was reduced by approximately $7.5 million due to the reduction in the amount allocated to the senior unsecured notes as a result of the adoption of this FSP.
Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock —EITF 07-5
          In June 2008, the FASB issued the EITF, “Determining Whether an Instrument (or Embedded Feature) Is Indexed to an Entity’s Own Stock” (“EITF 07-5”). This EITF provides guidance on determining whether an equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) can be considered indexed to an entity’s own stock, which is a key criterion for determining if the instrument may be classified as equity. There is a provision in this EITF that provides new guidance regarding how to account for certain “anti-dilution” provisions that provide downside price protection to an investor. EITF 07-5 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations. The Company is currently valuing the impact this EITF will have on prospective transactions involving the issuance of common shares and warrants.

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Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets and Repurchase Financing Transactions — FSP FASSFAS 140-3
          In February 2008, the FASB issued athe FSP “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets and Repurchase Financing Transactions” (“FSP FAS No.SFAS 140-3”). FSP FAS No.SFAS 140-3 addresses the issue of whether or not these transactions should be viewed as two separate transactions or as one “linked” transaction. FSP FAS No.SFAS 140-3 includes a “rebuttable presumption” linking the two transactions unless the presumption can be overcome by meeting certain criteria. FSP FAS No.SFAS 140-3 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and will apply only to original transfers made after that date; earlydate. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, the adoption of FSP FAS No. 140-3 willthis standard did not have an impact on itsthe Company’s financial position and results of operations.
Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets — FSP FASSFAS 142-3
          In April 2008, the FASB issued anthe FSP “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets” (“FSP No.SFAS 142-3”), which amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.”142. FSP No.SFAS 142-3 is intended to improve the consistency between the useful life of an intangible asset determined under SFAS No. 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations, and other US GAAP.U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The guidance for determining the useful life of a recognized intangible asset in this FSP shall be applied prospectively to intangible assets acquired after the effective date. The disclosure requirements in this FSP shall be applied prospectively to all intangible assets recognized as of, and subsequent to, the effective date. FSP No.SFAS 142-3 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, the adoption of FSP No. 142-3 willthis standard did not have a material impact on itsthe Company’s financial position and results of operations.
Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities — FSP EITF 03-6-1
          In June 2008, the FASB issued anthe FSP “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities” (“FSP EITF No. 03-6-1”), which addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share

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under the two-class method as described in SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” Under the guidance in FSP EITF No. 03-6-1, unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. All prior-period earnings per share data presented shall bewas adjusted retrospectively. Early adoption iswas not permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

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Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations — EITF 08-6
          In November 2008, the FASB issued EITF Issue No. 08-6, “Equity Method Investment Accounting Considerations” (“EITF 08-6”). EITF 08-6 clarifies the accounting for certain transactions and impairment considerations involving equity method investments. EITF 08-6 applies to all investments accounted for under the equity method. EITF 08-6 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
New Accounting Standards to Be Implemented
Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly — FSP SFAS 157-4
          In April 2009, the FASB issued the FSP “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (“FSP SFAS 157-4”), which clarifies the methodology used to determine fair value when there is no active market or where the price inputs being used represent distressed sales. FSP SFAS 157-4 also reaffirms the objective of fair value measurement, as stated in SFAS 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” (“SFAS 157”) which is to reflect how much an asset would be sold for in an orderly transaction. It also reaffirms the need to use judgment to determine if a formerly active market has become inactive, as well as to determine fair values when markets have become inactive. FSP SFAS 157-4 should be applied prospectively and will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company is currently assessing the impact, if any, that the adoption of FSP EITF No. 03-6-1SFAS 157-4 will have on its consolidated financial positionstatements.
Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments — FSP SFAS 107-1 and resultsAPB Opinion 28-1
          In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP and APB “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of operations.Financial Instruments” (“FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB Opinion 28-1”), which require fair value disclosures for financial instruments that are not reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Prior to the issuance of FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB Opinion 28-1, the fair values of those assets and liabilities were only disclosed annually. With the issuance of FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB Opinion No. 28-1, the Company will be required to disclose this information on a quarterly basis, providing quantitative and qualitative information about fair value estimates for all financial instruments not measured in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB Opinion 28-1 will be effective for interim reporting periods that end after June 15, 2009. Early adoption is permitted for periods ending after March 15, 2009. The Company will adopt FSP SFAS 107-1 and APB Opinion 28-1 in the second quarter of 2009.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
          The Company’s primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk. The Company’s debt, excluding unconsolidated joint venture debt, is summarized as follows:
                 
                  March 31, 2009 December 31, 2008
 September 30, 2008 December 31, 2007 Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted  
 Weighted Weighted Weighted Weighted   Average Average Average Average  
 Average Average Percentage Average Average Percentage Amount Maturity Interest Percentage of Amount Maturity Interest Percentage of
 Amount Maturity Interest of Amount Maturity Interest of (Millions) (Years) Rate Total (Millions) (Years) Rate Total
 (Millions) (Years) Rate Total (Millions) (Years) Rate Total    
Fixed- Rate Debt (1) $4,507.4   3.2   5.1%  76.3% $4,533.1   3.9   5.1%  81.1% $4,049.4   2.8   5.3%  70.4% $4,426.2   3.0   5.1%  74.8%
Variable- Rate Debt (1) $1,402.5   3.0   4.2%  23.7% $1,057.9   4.1   5.3%  18.9% $1,701.2   2.3   1.4%  29.6% $1,491.2   2.7   1.7%  25.2%
 
(1) Adjusted to reflect the $600 million of variable-rate debt that LIBOR was swapped to a fixed rate of 5.0% at September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2007.2008. At March 31, 2009 and 2008, LIBOR was 0.50% and 0.43%, respectively.
          The Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures’ fixed-rate indebtedness including $307.3 million and $557.3 million of variable-rate debt that was swapped to a weighted average fixed rate of approximately 5.2% and 5.3% at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, is summarized as follows:
                 
                  March 31, 2009 December 31, 2008
 September 30, 2008 December 31, 2007 Joint Company's Weighted Weighted Joint Company's Weighted Weighted
 Joint Company’s Weighted Weighted Joint Company’s Weighted Weighted Venture Proportionate Average Average Venture Proportionate Average Average
 Venture Proportionate Average Average Venture Proportionate Average Average Debt Share Maturity Interest Debt Share Maturity Interest
 Debt Share Maturity Interest Debt Share Maturity Interest (Millions) (Millions) (Years) Rate (Millions) (Millions) (Years) Rate
 (Millions) (Millions) (Years) Rate (Millions) (Millions) (Years) Rate    
Fixed- Rate Debt $4,511.8 $952.8 5.5  5.5% $4,516.4 $860.5 5.9  5.3% $4,572.1 $980.5 5.1  5.5% $4,581.6 $982.3 5.3  5.5%
Variable- Rate Debt $1,240.7 $246.8 1.3  5.3% $1,035.4 $173.6 1.5  5.5% $1,188.2 $235.1 0.9  2.5% $1,195.3 $233.8 1.2  2.2%
          The Company intends to utilize retained cash flow, including proceeds from asset sales, construction financing and variable-rate indebtedness available under its Revolving Credit Facilities, to initially fund future acquisitions, developmentsrepay indebtedness and expansionscapital expenditures of the Company’s shopping centers. Thus, to the extent the Company incurs additional variable-rate indebtedness, its exposure to increases in interest rates in an inflationary period would increase. The Company does not believe, however, that increases in interest expense as a result of inflation will significantly impact the Company’s distributable cash flow.
          The interest rate risk on a portion of the Company’s and its unconsolidated joint ventures’ variable-rate debt described above has been mitigated through the use of interest rate swap agreements (the “Swaps”) with major financial institutions. At September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2007,2008, the interest rate on the Company’s $600 million of the Company’s consolidated floating rate debt was swapped to fixed rates. At September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the interest rate on $307.3 million and $557.3 million of joint venture floating rate debt, respectively (of which $75.9 million and

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$80.8 million is the Company’s proportionate share at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively), was swapped to fixed rates. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counter-parties to the Swaps. The Company believes it mitigates its credit risk by entering into Swaps with major financial institutions.

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     In November 2007, the Company entered into a treasury lock with a notional amount of $100 million. The treasury lock was terminated in connection with the issuance of mortgage debt in March 2008. The treasury lock was executed to hedge the benchmark interest rate associated with forecasted interest payments associated with the anticipated issuance of fixed-rate borrowings. The effective portion of these hedging relationships has been deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income and will be reclassified into earnings over the term of the debt as an adjustment to earnings, based on the effective-yield method.
          The fair value of the Company’s fixed-rate debt adjusted to: (i) include the $600 million that was swapped to a fixed rate at September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2007;2008; and (ii) include the Company’s proportionate share of the joint venture fixed-rate debt and (iii) include the Company’s proportionate share of $75.9 million and $80.8 million that was swapped to a fixed rate at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, and an estimate of the effect of a 100 basis point decreaseincrease in market interest rates, is summarized as follows:
    ��                   
              March 31, 2009 December 31, 2008
 September 30, 2008 December 31, 2007 100 Basis Point 100 Basis Point
 100 Basis Point 100 Basis Point Carrying Increase in Carrying Increase in
 Carrying Fair Decrease in Carrying Fair Decrease in Value Fair Value Market Interest Value Fair Value Market Interest
 Value Value Market Interest Value Value Market Interest (Millions) (Millions) Rates (Millions) (Millions) Rates
 (Millions) (Millions) Rates (Millions) (Millions) Rates    
Company’s fixed-rate debt $4,507.4 $4,249.1(1) $4,360.2(2) $4,533.1 $4,421.0(1) $4,525.0(2) $4,049.4 $3,158.7(1) $3,100.6(2) $4,426.2 $3,384.8(1) $3,315.3(2)
Company’s proportionate share of joint venture fixed-rate debt $952.8 $890.8(3) $929.7(4) $860.5 $880.1(3) $927.0(4) $980.5 $917.8 $884.7 $982.3 $911.0 $878.8 
 
(1) Includes the fair value of interest rate swaps, which was a liability of $17.1$17.2 million and $17.8$21.7 million at September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2007,2008, respectively.
 
(2) Includes the fair value of interest rate swaps, which was a liability of $27.1$9.4 million and $32.0$12.4 million at September 30, 2008March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2007, respectively.
(3)Includes the Company’s proportionate share of the fair value of interest rate swaps that was a liability of $2.2 million and $3.0 million at September 30, 2008, and December 31, 2007, respectively.
(4)Includes the Company’s proportionate share of the fair value of interest rate swaps that was a liability of $4.9 million and $7.5 million at September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively.
          The sensitivity to changes in interest rates of the Company’s fixed-rate debt was determined utilizing a valuation model based upon factors that measure the net present value of such obligations that arise from the hypothetical estimate as discussed above.
          Further, a 100 basis point increase in short-term market interest rates at September 30,March 31, 2009 and 2008, and December 31, 2007, would result in an increase in interest expense of approximately $10.5$4.3 million and $10.6$2.8 million, respectively, for the Company and $1.9$0.6 million and $1.7$0.5 million, respectively, representing the Company’s proportionate share of the joint ventures’ interest expense relating to variable-rate debt outstanding for the nine-month and twelve-monththree-month periods. The estimated increase in interest expense for the year does not give effect to possible changes in the daily balance for the Company’s or joint ventures’ outstanding variable-rate debt.

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          The Company and its joint ventures intend to continually monitor and actively manage interest costs on their variable-rate debt portfolio and may enter into interest rate swap positions based on market conditions.fluctuations. In addition, the Company continually assess itsbelieves that it has the ability to obtain funds through additional equity and/or debt offerings, including the issuance of medium term notes and joint venture capital. Accordingly, the cost of obtaining interest ratesuch protection agreements in relation to the Company’s access to capital markets will continue to be evaluated. The Company has not, and does not plan to, enter into any derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. As of September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, the Company had no other material exposure to market risk.

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
          Based on their evaluation as required by Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b), the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) are effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms and were effective as of the end of such period to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company issuer in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its CEO and CFO, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. During the three-month period ended September 30, 2008,March 31, 2009, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
          Other than routine litigation and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, the Company is not presently involved in any litigation nor, to its knowledge, is any litigation threatened against the Company or its properties, which is reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the liquidity or results of operations of the Company.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
          The following risk factors supplement the risk factors set forth in the Company’s Form on 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.None.
Recent Disruptions in the Financial Markets Could Affect the Company’s Ability To Obtain Financing on Reasonable Terms and Have Other Adverse Effects on the Company and the Market Price of the Company’s Common Shares
The United States and global equity and credit markets have recently experienced significant price volatility, dislocations and liquidity disruptions, which have caused market prices of many stocks to fluctuate substantially and the spreads on prospective debt financings to widen considerably. These circumstances have materially impacted liquidity in the financial markets, making terms for certain financings less attractive, and in certain cases have resulted in the unavailability of certain types of financing. Continued uncertainty in the equity and credit markets may negatively impact the Company’s ability to access additional financing at reasonable terms or at all, which may negatively affect the Company’s ability to make acquisitions, obtain construction financing or refinance its debt. These circumstances may also adversely affect the Company’s tenants, including their ability to enter into new leases, pay their rents when due and renew their leases at rates at least as favorable as their current rates. A prolonged downturn in the equity or credit markets may cause the Company to seek alternative sources of potentially less attractive financing, and may require it to adjust its business plan accordingly. In addition, these factors may make it more difficult for the Company to sell properties or may adversely affect the price it receives for properties that it does sell, as prospective buyers may experience increased costs of financing or difficulties in obtaining financing. These events in the equity and credit markets may make it more difficult or costly for the Company to raise capital through the issuance of its common shares. These disruptions in the financial markets also may have a material adverse effect on the market value of the Company’s common shares and other adverse effects on it or the economy generally. There can be no assurances that government responses to the disruptions in the financial markets will restore consumer confidence, stabilize the markets or increase liquidity and the availability of equity or credit financing.

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The Company Relies on Major Tenants, Making It Vulnerable to Changes in the Business and Financial Condition of, or Demand for Its Space, by Such Tenants
As of December 31, 2007, the annualized base rental revenues from Wal-Mart, Mervyns, T.J. Maxx, PetSmart, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Bed Bath & Beyond and Circuit City represented 4.3%, 2.4%, 2.0%, 2.0%, 1.9%, 1.6% and 1.6%, respectively, of the Company’s aggregate annualized shopping center base rental revenues (those tenants greater than 1.5%), including its proportionate share of joint venture aggregate annualized shopping center base rental revenues.
The retail shopping sector has been affected by economic conditions, as well as the competitive nature of the retail business and the competition for market share where stronger retailers have out-positioned some of the weaker retailers. These shifts have forced some market share away from weaker retailers and required them, in some cases, to declare bankruptcy and/or close stores. For example, in the second and third quarter of 2008, certain retailers filed for bankruptcy protection and other retailers have announced store closings even though they have not filed for bankruptcy protection. As information becomes available regarding the status of the Company’s leases with tenants in financial distress or the future plans for their spaces change, the Company may be required to write off and/or accelerate depreciation and amortization expense associated with a significant portion of the Tenant Related Deferred Charges in future periods. The Company’s income and ability to meet its financial obligations could also be adversely affected in the event of the bankruptcy, insolvency or significant downturn in the business of one of these tenants or any of the Company’s other major tenants. In addition, the Company’s results could be adversely affected if any of these tenants do not renew multiple lease terms as they expire.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
          On June 26, 2007, the Board of Directors authorized a common share repurchase program, which was announced on June 28, 2007. Under the terms of the program, the Company may purchase up to a maximum value of $500 million of its common shares over a two-year period. At September 30, 2008, the Company had repurchased under this program 5.6 million of its common shares at a gross cost of approximately $261.9 million at a weighted-average price per share of $46.66. The Company made no repurchases during the quarter ended September 30, 2008.March 31, 2009.

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ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
(c) Total(d) Maximum
Number ofNumber (or
SharesApproximate
Purchased asDollar Value) of
Part of PubliclyShares that May
(a) Total number(b) AverageAnnouncedYet Be Purchased
of sharesPrice Paid perPlans orUnder the Plans or
purchasedShareProgramsPrograms
July 1 - 31, 2008$
August 1 - 31, 2008
September 1 - 30, 2008
Total$
                 
          (c) Total Number  (d) Maximum Number 
          of Shares  (or Approximate 
          Purchased as Part  Dollar Value) of 
          of Publicly  Shares that May Yet 
  (a) Total number of  (b) Average Price  Announced Plans  Be Purchased Under 
  shares purchased (1)  Paid per Share  or Programs  the Plans or Programs 
January 1 - 31, 2009  132,297  $6.02       
                 
February 1 - 28, 2009  5,519   2.63       
                 
March 1 - 31, 2009  9,557   1.89       
             
Total  147,373  $5.62       
(1)  Consists of common shares surrendered or deemed surrendered to the Company in connection with the Company’s equity-based compensation plans.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
          None.

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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
          None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
          In July 2008, the Company purchased a 25.2525% membership interest (the “Membership Interest”) in RO & SW Realty LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“ROSW”), from Wolstein Business Enterprises, L.P. (“WBE”), a limited partnership established for the benefit of the children of Scott A. Wolstein, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, for $10.0 million. ROSW is a real estate company that owns 11 properties (the “Properties”). The Company had identified a number of Company development projects located near the Properties as well as several value-add opportunities relating to the Properties, including a project in Solon, Ohio being pre-developed by Mr. Wolstein and a 50% partner (the “Project”). In addition to the purchase of the Membership Interest, on October 3, 2008, the Company also acquired Mr. Wolstein’s 50% interest in the Project in exchange for the assumption of Mr. Wolstein’s obligation under a promissory note that funded the pre-development expenses of the Project. Mr. Wolstein and his 50% partner, who also holds the remaining membership interest, in ROSW were jointly and severally liable for the obligations under the promissory note, and they each agreed to indemnify the other for 50% of such obligations. As of October 3, 2008, there was approximately $3.6 million outstanding under the promissory note, of which the Company is responsible for 50%.None

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     The Company determined that the acquisition of the Membership Interest would be in the best interest of the Company because it would eliminate any potential or perceived conflict of interest between the Company and Mr. Wolstein as a member of ROSW. The purchase of the Membership Interest by the Company and the acquisition of the 50% interest in the Project in exchange for the assumption of the promissory note obligations were approved by a special committee of disinterested directors who were appointed and authorized by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors to review and approve the terms of the acquisition and assumption.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
10.1Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of July 9, 2008, between Developers Diversified Realty Corporation and Wolstein Business Enterprises, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 15, 2008 (Commission File No. 1-11690))
31.1Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934
31.2Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934
32.1Certification of CEO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of this report pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 1
32.2Certification of CFO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of this report pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 1
         
Exhibit No.       Filed Herewith or
Under Reg. S-K Form 10-Q   Incorporated Herein by
Item 601 Exhibit No. Description Reference
3  3.1  Amended and Restated Code of Regulations as amended April 9, 2009 Filed herewith
         
10  10.1  Stock Repurchase Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2009, by and between the Company and Alexander Otto Current Report on Form 8-K (filed with the SEC on February 23, 2009)
         
10  10.2  Form of Indemnification Agreement for directors of the Company Current Report on Form 8-K (filed with the SEC on February 17, 2009)
         
10  10.3  Form of Indemnification Agreement for executive officers of the Company Current Report on Form 8-K (filed with the SEC on February 17, 2009)
         
10  10.4  Form of Unrestricted Shares Agreement Filed herewith
         
31  31.1  Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934 Filed herewith
         
31  31.2  Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934 Filed herewith
         
32  32.1  Certification of CEO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of this report pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 1 Filed herewith
         
32  32.2  Certification of CFO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of this report pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 1 Filed herewith
 
1 Pursuant to SEC Release No. 34-4751, these exhibits are deemed to accompany this report and are not “filed” as part of this report.

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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 duly authorized.
DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY CORPORATION
     
     May 8, 2009
     (Date)
 
November 7, 2008   /s//s/ William H. Schafer
(Date) 
William H. Schafer, Executive Vice President and
  
  Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer)
  
    
     May 8, 2009
     (Date)
 November 7, 2008   /s//s/ Christa A. Vesy
(Date) 
Christa A. Vesy, Senior Vice President and Chief
Accounting Officer (Chief Accounting Officer) 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
10.1Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of July 9, 2008, between Developers Diversified Realty Corporation and Wolstein Business Enterprises, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 15, 2008 (Commission File No. 1-11690))
31.1Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934
31.2Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934
32.1Certification of CEO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of this report pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 1
32.2Certification of CFO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of this report pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 1
         
Exhibit No.       Filed Herewith or
Under Reg. S-K Form 10-Q   Incorporated Herein
Item 601 Exhibit No. Description by Reference
3  3.1  Amended and Restated Code of Regulations as amended April 9, 2009 Filed herewith
         
10  10.1  Stock Repurchase Agreement, dated as of February 23, 2009, by and between the Company and Alexander Otto Current Report on Form 8-K (filed with the SEC on February 23, 2009)
         
10  10.2  Form of Indemnification Agreement for directors of the Company Current Report on Form 8-K (filed with the SEC on February 17, 2009)
         
10  10.3  Form of Indemnification Agreement for executive officers of the Company Current Report on Form 8-K (filed with the SEC on February 17, 2009)
         
10  10.4  Form of Unrestricted Shares Agreement Filed herewith
         
31  31.1  Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934 Filed herewith
         
31  31.2  Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act of 1934 Filed herewith
         
32  32.1  Certification of CEO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of this report pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 1 Filed herewith
         
32  32.2  Certification of CFO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of this report pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 1 Filed herewith
 
1 Pursuant to SEC Release No. 34-4751, these exhibits are deemed to accompany this report and are not “filed” as part of this report.

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