Exhibit 99.1 Forest City Reports Increases in Net Earnings, Revenues and EBDT for Fiscal 2004 Third Quarter and Year-to-Date CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 2004--Forest City Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:FCEA)(NYSE:FCEB) today announced increases in net earnings, revenues and EBDT for the third quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2004. Net earnings for the fiscal 2004 third quarter were $37.3 million, or $0.73 per share, compared with $26.0 million, or $0.51 per share, in 2003. Third-quarter consolidated revenues increased 8.5 percent to $256.1 million compared with $236.0 million in the prior year's third quarter. EBDT (Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes) for the third quarter was $82.6 million, or $1.62 per share, a 17.4 percent increase on a per share basis over last year's third-quarter EBDT of $69.9 million, or $1.38 per share. EBDT and EBDT per share are non-Generally Accepted Accounting Principle (GAAP) measures provided as a supplement to net earnings and net earnings per share prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that EBDT provides additional information about its core business operations and is necessary to understand its ongoing financial position. A reconciliation of net earnings (the most directly comparable GAAP measure to EBDT) to EBDT is provided in the Financial Highlights table in this news release. A more complete discussion of EBDT is included at the end of this news release. For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2004, net earnings were $79.4 million, or $1.56 per share, compared with $47.4 million, or $0.94 per share, in 2003. Consolidated revenues for the nine months increased 17.9 percent to $762.2 million compared with $646.7 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2003. EBDT for the nine months ended October 31, 2004 was $208.7 million, or $4.10 per share, a 20.6 percent increase on a per share basis compared with last year's $171.6 million, or $3.40 per share. Please refer to the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.forestcity.net for a Supplemental Package furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 8-K. This Supplemental Package includes operating and financial information for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2004, with reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures, such as comparable net operating income and pro-rata financial statements, to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Discussion of Results During the fiscal third quarter of 2004, Forest City held the grand openings of two retail developments: Victoria Gardens, a $183 million open-air lifestyle center designed as a pedestrian-friendly "new downtown" for Rancho Cucamonga in Southern California; and Quartermaster Plaza, a $70 million retail project in Philadelphia. "Our third-quarter results and the October grand openings of Victoria Gardens and Quartermaster Plaza continue the momentum that we have been building throughout the year," said Charles A. Ratner, president and chief executive officer of Forest City Enterprises. Ratner continued, "The growth in net earnings, revenues and EBDT was primarily driven by our 13 project openings and acquisitions completed in fiscal 2003 and eight project openings during the first three quarters of fiscal 2004. EBDT for the quarter and first nine months was favorably impacted by the income recognition related to our Denver Stapleton project's retained interest in a trust holding $145 million of bonds, and our continued tax management initiatives to decrease the Company's current tax provision, thereby increasing deferred taxes." In addition to the items mentioned in the previous paragraph, net earnings for the fiscal 2004 third quarter and first nine months were impacted by the gains on the disposition of several properties and the Company's fiscal 2004 first-quarter adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46 (as revised) (FIN 46 (R)), "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities," which resulted in the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle charge to earnings, net of tax, of $11.3 million. Net Operating Income (NOI), a non-GAAP financial measure, is a key driver of Forest City's EBDT. Total Real Estate Groups NOI for the third quarter grew largely due to the openings and acquisitions completed last year and thus far this year. Comparable property NOI - NOI from properties operated during the third quarters of both 2004 and 2003 - was up 2.5 percent in 2004 compared with the prior year. This is the fourth consecutive quarter of comparable NOI growth in the Total Real Estate Groups, compared with decreases in the two previous fiscal years (2003 and 2002). The retail portfolio's comparable NOI was flat for the fiscal 2004 third quarter and increased 1.7 percent year-to-date. Comparable NOI for the office portfolio increased 3.7 percent for the quarter and 3.1 percent year-to-date, continuing the recent positive momentum for the Company's office buildings. The residential portfolio decrease was 4.8 percent for the quarter and 4.9 percent year-to-date because of ongoing pressure on apartment rentals caused by low interest rates (which spur home buying) and slower than expected job creation. Comparable property NOI (mentioned above), a non-GAAP financial measure, is based on the pro-rata consolidation method, also a non-GAAP financial measure - see Exhibit to this news release, which presents comparable property NOI on the full consolidation method. Third-quarter comparable occupancies were up portfolio-wide compared with the same period a year ago. Retail occupancies were 92.3 percent compared with 90.5 percent for the third quarter last year; office increased to 93.2 percent from 92.6 percent; hotels increased to 75.8 percent from 73.0 percent; and residential increased to 91.0 percent from 90.6 percent. Portfolio and Development Highlights A schedule of the Company's project openings and pipeline of projects under construction is included in this news release. Highlighted below are several of the Company's project openings and projects under development. During the fiscal 2004 third quarter, Forest City continued to expand its presence in its core markets of New York City/Philadelphia, California, Boston, Greater Washington, D.C./Baltimore, and Denver. Forest City's business strategy is to concentrate on high-growth, high-barrier-to-entry urban markets where the Company has gained access to large, complex commercial, residential and mixed-use projects. As of October 31, 2004, approximately 67 percent of Forest City's current operating portfolio is located in its core markets, while approximately 86 percent of projects under construction are in those markets. Project Openings Through the first three quarters of fiscal 2004, Forest City opened eight properties. The four retail centers, one office building and three residential developments represent a total of $509.6 million of cost at the Company's share ($527.5 million on a full consolidation basis). The million-square-foot Victoria Gardens features anchor stores Macy's, JCPenney, Robinsons-May and AMC Theaters, in addition to more than 100 shopping, dining and entertainment establishments. Located in Southern California's Inland Empire, Victoria Gardens will be anchored by a community facility (due to open in 2006), which will include a library, performing arts center and meeting facilities. Contributing to the project's current and future success is the Company's strong "private/public partnership" with the City of Rancho Cucamonga. The total project cost is estimated to be $146.2 million at the Company's share, and $182.8 million on a full consolidation basis. Quartermaster Plaza transforms the site of a former military supply depot into a premier retail destination for South Philadelphia's residents and visitors. Quartermaster Plaza represents 459,000 square feet of leasable retail space and $69.7 million in project cost. It features anchor stores Home Depot and BJ's Wholesale Club, with additional stores such as Staples, AJ Wright, PETsMart and Walgreens, among other national retailers and local merchants. Quartermaster Plaza is located near Girard Estates, a historically significant and architecturally distinguished community. In the fourth quarter in Philadelphia, Forest City opened a life sciences research facility at the University of Pennsylvania. The Company's Boston-based University Bioscience & Technology Group has acted as developer for the $56.5 million, 123,000-square-foot facility. Dispositions Over the last three years, the Company has disposed of 18 projects for a total sales price of $358.9 million, generating $118.3 million in cash proceeds and resulting in a total pre-tax gain of $110.3 million. Ratner said, "We remain committed to our current business, but are currently a 'strategic seller' of specific properties where we can take advantage of market conditions and relatively high valuations. This higher level of sales activity enables us to improve our operating portfolio and redeploy our capital toward higher-impact opportunities in our commercial, residential and land development portfolios." In the fiscal 2004 third quarter, Forest City announced the disposition of the 372-unit Regency Towers apartment community in Jackson, New Jersey, which resulted in an after-tax gain of approximately $15 million. In early November, the Company announced the disposition of five apartment communities, totaling 1,125 units. The five dispositions resulted in a total after-tax gain of approximately $9 million and generated cash proceeds of approximately $25 million. The properties were disposed of at a blended capitalization rate of 6.5 percent. Four of the properties are located in Virginia - the 184-unit Arboretum Place, 153-unit Silver Hill, and 176-unit Trellis at Lee's Mill, all in Newport News, Virginia; and the 216-unit Bridgewater in Hampton, Virginia. The fifth property, the 396-unit Colony Woods, is located in Bellevue, Washington. On November 12, 2004, the Company announced the sale of the assets of one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Forest City Trading Group, Inc., a lumber wholesaler based in Portland, Oregon. Of the approximate $39 million selling price, $35 million was paid in cash at closing, with the remaining purchase price to be paid over the next five years. Forest City Enterprises expects to report a pre-tax gain of approximately $22 million and a pre-tax deferred gain of approximately $4 million that will be recorded and recognized as income over the next five years as purchase price payments are received. "We purchased Trading Group in 1969 and it has been an excellent performer for us over the years," said Ratner. "We are pleased to be able to sell Trading Group to its employees, who have been our long-term partners in this very successful business. Forest City's current and future focus is on the real estate development business, where we have established a unique franchise." Denver -- Stapleton Update Forest City's Stapleton mixed-use development in Denver continues to grow and attract additional residents, retail and industrial tenants. Demand for both single-family lots and apartment community living remains strong. During the fiscal third quarter, the builders active at Stapleton reported that 102 homes were sold and 165 home sales closed. Inception to date, 1,523 homes have been sold, 1,216 are occupied, and 282 are currently under construction. The builders currently selling single-family and multifamily homes have acquired or are under contract to acquire an additional 2,313 lots. Residents continued to move into Stapleton's rental flats, loft-style apartments, and affordable senior rental homes. Also during the third quarter, Forest City purchased approximately 93 additional acres of land at Stapleton. The bulk of this acreage will allow the Company to deliver lots for another 310 homes starting in late summer 2005. Forest City began construction on phase one of Stapleton's second regional retail center, the 779,000-square-foot Northfield at Stapleton, which will combine anchor stores, specialty shops, restaurants and entertainment venues in an outdoor setting. Northfield at Stapleton is expected to open in fiscal 2005. Projects Under Construction At the end of the fiscal third quarter, Forest City's development pipeline included 18 projects under construction, totaling $1.2 billion of cost at the Company's share ($848.9 million of cost on a full consolidation basis). These include six retail projects, three office buildings and nine residential communities. As mentioned above, the University of Pennsylvania life sciences research facility opened in the fiscal fourth quarter, while 12 of the remaining 17 projects, representing $579.0 million of cost at the Company's share ($604.5 million on a full consolidation basis), are due to be completed in 2005. See the Company's Pipeline schedule in this news release for a complete listing of projects under construction. Projects Under Development Forest City has more than 25 projects under development - including several of the largest and most exciting projects in Company history. These projects, currently in the initial stages of development, represent opportunities that will continue to fuel the Company's growth. Forest City expects the majority of these projects to open between fiscal 2005 and 2008. Large retail projects under development include Ridge Hill Village Center, 1.3 million square feet in Yonkers, New York; East River Plaza, 532,000 square feet in Manhattan; the million-square-foot Bolingbrook near Chicago; and Westminster Mall, 912,000 square feet in Westminster, Colorado. Ridge Hill includes a residential component, which will feature as many as 364 apartment units. Forest City is also beginning redevelopment of the former Waterside mall in Washington D.C. Waterfront will include 2.1 million square feet of office space, residential units, retail and restaurants. In addition, Forest City has begun initial development work on a 722-unit apartment complex, due to open in fiscal 2008, in downtown Oakland. Given favorable market conditions and low interest rates, Forest City is pursuing the development of condominiums in selected markets with high demand for upscale urban homes. Current condominium projects under development include 1100 Wilshire Building, a previously unfinished office building in downtown Los Angeles; and Beekman, a site adjacent to a hospital in Manhattan. Financing Activity Forest City continues to take advantage of current interest rates and attractive debt markets for its project financings, with primary emphasis on locking in fixed-rate nonrecourse mortgages. During the first nine months of fiscal 2004, Forest City closed on transactions totaling $746.5 million in nonrecourse mortgage financings, including $221.4 million for new development projects and acquisitions, $405.3 million in refinancings, and $119.8 million in loan extensions. At October 31, 2004, the Company's weighted average cost of mortgage debt decreased to 5.74 percent from 5.97 percent at October 31, 2003, primarily due to the general decrease in the fixed-rate portfolio. Fixed-rate mortgage debt, which represented 69 percent of the Company's total nonrecourse mortgage debt, decreased from 6.79 percent at October 31, 2003 to 6.58 percent at October 31, 2004. Due to the general increases in short-term interest rates, the variable-rate mortgage debt increased from 3.74 percent at October 31, 2003 to 3.92 percent at October 31, 2004. Outlook Ratner said, "Our robust development pipeline will continue to drive our growth. The 13 projects we opened in fiscal 2003 and the eight projects opened through the first nine months of 2004 will be a significant growth driver in the near term. We have 18 projects under construction, totaling $1.2 billion of cost at our share ($848.9 million of cost on a full consolidation basis), and another $2.0 billion of projects at various stages of development. Many are high-impact projects due to be completed between fiscal 2005 and 2008, thus ensuring our continued growth and further strengthening our diversified portfolio." Ratner continued, "We are confident that our financial performance to date will result in a very successful year for the Company in fiscal 2004. We are on track for 2004 to be our 25th consecutive year of EBDT growth." Corporate Description Forest City Enterprises, Inc. is a $7.2 billion NYSE-listed real estate company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The Company is principally engaged in the ownership, development, acquisition and management of commercial and residential real estate throughout the United States. The Company's portfolio includes interests in retail centers, apartment communities, office buildings and hotels in 19 states and the District of Columbia. EBDT The Company uses an additional measure, along with net earnings, to report its operating results. This measure, referred to as Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes ("EBDT"), is not a measure of operating results or cash flows from operations as defined by GAAP and may not be directly comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. The Company believes that EBDT provides additional information about its core operations and, along with net earnings, is necessary to understand its operating results. EBDT is used by the chief operating decision maker and management in assessing operating performance and to consider capital requirements and allocation of resources by segment and on a consolidated basis. The Company believes EBDT is important to investors because it provides another method for the investor to measure its long term operating performance as net earnings can vary from year to year due to property dispositions, acquisitions and other factors that have a short-term impact. EBDT is defined as net earnings excluding the following items: i) gain (loss) on disposition of operating properties, divisions and other investments (net of tax); ii) the adjustment to recognize rental revenues and rental expense using the straight-line method; iii) non-cash charges from real estate operations of Forest City Rental Properties Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., for depreciation, amortization (including amortization of mortgage procurement costs) and deferred income taxes; iv) provision for decline in real estate (net of tax); v) extraordinary items (net of tax); and vi) cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (net of tax). EBDT is reconciled to net earnings, the most comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP in the Company's Supplemental Package furnished to the SEC on form 8-K. The adjustment to recognize rental revenues and rental expenses on the straight-line method is excluded because it is management's opinion that rental revenues and expenses should be recognized when due from the tenants or due to the landlord. The Company excludes depreciation and amortization expense related to real estate operations from EBDT because it believes the values of its properties, in general, have appreciated over time in excess of their original cost. Deferred taxes from real estate operations, which are the result of timing differences of certain net expense items deducted in a future year for federal income tax purposes, are excluded until the year in which they are reflected in our current tax provision. The provision for decline in real estate is excluded from EBDT because it varies from year to year based on factors unrelated to our overall financial performance and is related to the ultimate gain on dispositions of operating properties. Our EBDT may not be directly comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. Pro-Rata Consolidation Method This press release contains certain financial measures prepared in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") under the full consolidation accounting method, and certain financial measures prepared in accordance with the pro-rata consolidation method, (non-GAAP). The Company presents certain financial amounts under the pro-rata method, because it believes this information is useful to investors as this method more accurately reflects the manner in which the Company operates its business. This is because, in line with industry practice, the Company has made a large number of investments in which its economic ownership is less than 100% as a means of procuring opportunities and sharing risk. Under the pro-rata consolidation method, the Company presents its investments proportionate to its share of ownership. Under GAAP, the full consolidation method is used to report partnership assets and liabilities as consolidated at 100% if deemed to be under its control or if the Company is deemed to be the primary beneficiary for our investments in the variable interest entities ("VIE"), even if its ownership is not 100%. The Company provides reconciliations from the full consolidation method to the pro-rata consolidation method throughout its Supplemental Package furnished to the SEC on form 8-K. Safe Harbor Language Statements made in this news release that state the Company or management's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations or predictions of the future are forward-looking statements. It is important to note that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, real estate development and investment risks, economic conditions in the Company's target markets, reliance on major tenants, the impact of terrorist acts, the Company's substantial leverage and the ability to service debt, guarantees under the Company's credit facility, changes in interest rates, continued availability of tax-exempt government financing, the sustainability of substantial operations at the subsidiary level, significant geographic concentration, illiquidity of real estate investments, dependence on rental income from real property, conflicts of interest, competition, potential liability from syndicated properties, effects of uninsured loss, environmental liabilities, partnership risks, litigation risks, and other risk factors as disclosed from time to time in the Company's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2004. Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries Financial Highlights Nine Months Ended October 31, 2004 and 2003 (dollars in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Increase October 31, (Decrease) ---------------------- ---------------- 2004 2003 Amount Percent ---------------------- ---------------- Operating Results: Earnings from continuing operations $16,799 $20,200 $(3,401) Discontinued operations, net of tax and minority interest(1) 20,541 5,772 14,769 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax - - - ---------------------- -------- Net earnings $37,340 $25,972 $11,368 ====================== ======== Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes (EBDT)(2) $82,585 $69,896 $12,689 18.2% ====================== ======== Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes (EBDT)(2): Net Earnings $37,340 $25,972 $11,368 Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups(5) 45,067 34,859 10,208 Depreciation and amortization - equity method investments(3) - 133 (133) Deferred income tax expense - Real Estate Groups(6) 34,540 17,948 16,592 Deferred income tax (expense) benefit Non-Real Estate Groups:(6) Gain on disposition of other investments - - - Loss on disposition of one division of Lumber Group - - - Current income tax expense on non-operating earnings:(6) Gain on disposition of other investments - - - Gain on disposition included in discontinued operations 219 (4) 223 Gain on disposition recorded on equity method - - - Straight-line rent adjustment(4) (3,184) (2,654) (530) Provision for decline in real estate, net of minority interest - - - Gain on disposition recorded on equity method - - - Gain on disposition of other investments - - - Discontinued operations:(1) Gain on disposition of rental properties (31,625) (6,358) (25,267) Loss on disposition of one division of Lumber Group - - - Provision for decline - - - Minority interest 228 - 228 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax - - - ---------------------- -------- Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes (EBDT)(2) $82,585 $69,896 $12,689 18.2% ====================== ======== Diluted Earnings per Common Share: Earnings from continuing operations $0.33 $0.40 $(0.07) Discontinued operations, net of tax and minority interest(1) 0.40 0.11 0.29 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax - - - ---------------------- -------- Net earnings $0.73 $0.51 $0.22 ====================== ======== Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes (EBDT)(2) $1.62 $1.38 $0.24 17.4% ====================== ======== Operating earnings, net of tax (a non-GAAP financial measure) $0.43 $0.47 $(0.04) Provision for decline in real estate, net of tax - - - Gain on disposition of rental properties, division and other investments, net of tax 0.38 0.07 0.31 Minority interest (0.08) (0.03) (0.05) Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax - - - ---------------------- -------- Net earnings $0.73 $0.51 $0.22 ====================== ======== Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 50,919,128 50,671,974 247,154 ====================== ======== Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries Financial Highlights Nine Months Ended October 31, 2004 and 2003 (dollars in thousands, except per share data) Nine Months Ended Increase October 31, (Decrease) ---------------------- ---------------- 2004 2003 Amount Percent ---------------------- ---------------- Operating Results: Earnings from continuing operations $53,117 $40,755 $12,362 Discontinued operations, net of tax and minority interest(1) 37,510 6,612 30,898 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax (11,261) - (11,261) ---------------------- -------- Net earnings $79,366 $47,367 $31,999 ====================== ======== Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes (EBDT)(2) $208,701 $171,581 $37,120 21.6% ====================== ======== Reconciliation of Net Earnings to Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes (EBDT)(2): Net Earnings $79,366 $47,367 $31,999 Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups(5) 137,734 98,851 38,883 Depreciation and amortization - equity method investments(3) 237 380 (143) Deferred income tax expense - Real Estate Groups(6) 65,949 32,231 33,718 Deferred income tax (expense) benefit - Non- Real Estate Groups:(6) Gain on disposition of other investments - (179) 179 Loss on disposition of one division of Lumber Group 89 - 89 Current income tax expense on non-operating earnings:(6) Gain on disposition of other investments - 9 (9) Gain on disposition included in discontinued operations (140) 1,725 (1,865) Gain on disposition recorded on equity method (209) - (209) Straight-line rent adjustment(4) (2,646) (5,185) 2,539 Provision for decline in real estate, net of minority interest - 1,624 (1,624) Gain on disposition recorded on equity method (31,996) - (31,996) Gain on disposition of other investments - 431 (431) Discontinued operations:(1) Gain on disposition of rental properties (52,931) (6,769) (46,162) Loss on disposition of one division of Lumber Group 1,093 - 1,093 Provision for decline - 1,104 (1,104) Minority interest 894 (8) 902 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax 11,261 - 11,261 ---------------------- -------- Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes (EBDT)(2) $208,701 $171,581 $37,120 21.6% ====================== ======== Diluted Earnings per Common Share: Earnings from continuing operations $1.04 $0.81 $0.23 Discontinued operations, net of tax and minority interest(1) 0.74 0.13 0.61 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax (0.22) - (0.22) ---------------------- -------- Net earnings $1.56 $0.94 $0.62 ====================== ======== Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes (EBDT)(2) $4.10 $3.40 $0.70 20.6% ====================== ======== Operating earnings, net of tax (a non-GAAP financial measure) $1.19 $1.07 $0.12 Provision for decline in real estate, net of tax - (0.03) 0.03 Gain on disposition of rental properties, division and other investments, net of tax 1.00 0.07 0.93 Minority interest (0.41) (0.17) (0.24) Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax (0.22) - (0.22) ---------------------- -------- Net earnings $1.56 $0.94 $0.62 ====================== ======== Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 50,886,173 50,499,698 386,475 ====================== ======== Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries Financial Highlights Nine Months Ended October 31, 2004 and 2003 (dollars in thousands) Three Months Ended Increase October 31, (Decrease) ------------------ -------------- 2004 2003 Amount Percent ------------------ --------------- Operating Earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure) and Reconciliation to Net Earnings: Revenues from real estate operations Commercial Group $181,867 $153,074 $28,793 Residential Group 52,410 33,124 19,286 Land Development Group 21,822 49,734 (27,912) Lumber Trading Group - - - Corporate Activities 9 111 (102) ------------------ -------- Total Revenues 256,108 236,043 20,065 8.5% Operating expenses (149,562)(132,716) (16,846) Interest expense (66,496) (47,449) (19,047) Loss on early extinguishment of debt (1,275) - (1,275) Depreciation and amortization(5) (41,759) (29,643) (12,116) Retained interest and interest income-Stapleton 24,169 - 24,169 Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities 10,777 11,433 (656) Gain on disposition recorded on equity method - - - Revenues from discontinued operations(1) 37,935 46,996 (9,061) Expenses from discontinued operations(1) (35,183) (43,416) 8,233 --------------------------- Operating earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure) 34,714 41,248 (6,534) ------------------ -------- Income tax expense(6) (11,486) (16,086) 4,600 Income tax expense from discontinued operations(1)(6) (13,542) (4,082) (9,460) Income tax expense on non-operating earnings items (see below) 12,418 2,514 9,904 ------------------ -------- Operating earnings, net of tax (a non-GAAP financial measure) 22,104 23,594 (1,490) ------------------ -------- Provision for decline in real estate - - - Provision for decline in real estate included in discontinued operations - - - Gain on disposition recorded on equity method - - - Loss on disposition of other investments - - - Gain on disposition of rental properties included in discontinued operations(1) 31,625 6,358 25,267 Loss on disposition of one division of Lumber Group included in discontinued operations(1) - - - Income tax benefit (expense) on non- operating earnings:(6) Provision for decline in real estate - - - Provision for decline in real estate included in discontinued operations - - - Gain on disposition of other investments - - - Gain on disposition recorded on equity method - - - Gain on disposition of rental properties included in discontinued operations (12,418) (2,514) (9,904) Loss on disposition of division of Lumber Group included in discontinued operations - - - ------------------ -------- Income tax (expense) benefit on non- operating earnings (see above) (12,418) (2,514) (9,904) ------------------ -------- Minority interest in continuing operations (3,677) (1,382) (2,295) Minority interest in discontinued operations:(1) Operating earnings (66) (84) 18 Provision for decline in real estate - - - Gain on disposition of rental properties (228) - (228) ------------------ -------- (294) (84) (210) ------------------ -------- Minority interest (3,971) (1,466) (2,505) ------------------ -------- Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax - - - ------------------ -------- Net earnings $37,340 $25,972 $11,368 =========================== Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries Financial Highlights Nine Months Ended October 31, 2004 and 2003 (dollars in thousands) Nine Months Ended Increase October 31, (Decrease) ------------------ --------------- 2004 2003 Amount Percent ------------------ --------------- Operating Earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure) and Reconciliation to Net Earnings: Revenues from real estate operations Commercial Group $539,120 $462,958 $76,162 Residential Group 151,477 108,775 42,702 Land Development Group 71,452 74,565 (3,113) Lumber Trading Group - - - Corporate Activities 103 411 (308) ------------------ -------- Total Revenues 762,152 646,709 115,443 17.9% Operating expenses (434,704)(366,614) (68,090) Interest expense (182,519)(133,556) (48,963) Loss on early extinguishment of debt (1,275) (10,718) 9,443 Depreciation and amortization(5) (124,501) (86,953) (37,548) Retained interest and interest income-Stapleton 29,337 - 29,337 Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities 60,671 33,103 27,568 Gain on disposition recorded on equity method (31,996) - (31,996) Revenues from discontinued operations(1) 126,237 111,942 14,295 Expenses from discontinued operations(1) (114,596)(105,736) (8,860) --------------------------- Operating earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure) 88,806 88,177 629 ------------------ -------- Income tax expense(6) (36,262) (30,578) (5,684) Income tax expense from discontinued operations(1)(6) (24,753) (5,059) (19,694) Income tax expense on non-operating earnings items (see below) 32,803 1,431 31,372 ------------------ -------- Operating earnings, net of tax (a non-GAAP financial measure) 60,594 53,971 6,623 ------------------ -------- Provision for decline in real estate - (1,624) 1,624 Provision for decline in real estate included in discontinued operations - (1,104) 1,104 Gain on disposition recorded on equity method 31,996 - 31,996 Loss on disposition of other investments - (431) 431 Gain on disposition of rental properties included in discontinued operations(1) 52,931 6,769 46,162 Loss on disposition of one division of Lumber Group included in discontinued operations(1) (1,093) - (1,093) Income tax benefit (expense) on non- operating earnings:(6) Provision for decline in real estate - 642 (642) Provision for decline in real estate included in discontinued operations - 306 (306) Gain on disposition of other investments - 170 (170) Gain on disposition recorded on equity method (12,655) - (12,655) Gain on disposition of rental properties included in discontinued operations (20,580) (2,549) (18,031) Loss on disposition of division of Lumber Group included in discontinued operations 432 - 432 ------------------ -------- Income tax benefit (expense) on non- operating earnings (see above) (32,803) (1,431) (31,372) ------------------ -------- Minority interest in continuing operations (19,782) (8,583) (11,199) Minority interest in discontinued operations:(1) Operating earnings (322) (208) (114) Provision for decline in real estate - 331 (331) Gain on disposition of rental properties (894) (323) (571) ------------------ -------- (1,216) (200) (1,016) ------------------ -------- Minority interest (20,998) (8,783) (12,215) ------------------ -------- Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax (11,261) - (11,261) ------------------ -------- Net earnings $79,366 $47,367 $31,999 ================== ======== Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries Financial Highlights Nine Months Ended October 31, 2004 and 2003 (in thousands) 1) Pursuant to the definition of a component of an entity of SFAS No. 144, assuming no significant continuing involvement, all earnings of properties and a division which have been sold or held for sale are reported as discontinued operations. 2) The Company uses an additional measure, along with net earnings, to report its operating results. This measure, referred to as Earnings Before Depreciation, Amortization and Deferred Taxes ("EBDT"), is not a measure of operating results as defined by generally accepted accounting principles and may not be directly comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. The Company believes that EBDT provides additional information about its operations, and along with net earnings, is necessary to understand its operating results. EBDT is defined as net earnings excluding the following items: i) gain (loss) on disposition of operating properties, divisions and other investments (net of tax); ii) the adjustment to recognize rental revenues and rental expense using the straight-line method; iii) noncash charges from Forest City Rental Properties Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., for depreciation, amortization (including amortization of mortgage procurement costs) and deferred income taxes; iv) provision for decline in real estate (net of tax); v) extraordinary items (net of tax); and vi) cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (net of tax). See our discussion of EBDT in the preceding narrative. 3) Amount represents depreciation expense for certain properties accounted for on the equity method of accounting under both full consolidation and pro-rata consolidation (a non-GAAP financial measure). See our discussion of pro-rata consolidation in the preceding narrative. 4) The Company recognizes minimum rents on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease pursuant to the provision of SFAS No. 13, "Accounting for Leases." The straight-line rent adjustment is recorded as an increase or decrease to revenue from Forest City Rental Properties Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Forest City Enterprises, Inc., with the applicable offset to either accounts receivable or accounts payable, as appropriate. 5) The following table provides detail of Depreciation and Amortization. The Company's Real Estate Groups are owned by Forest City Rental Properties Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary engaged in the ownership, development, acquisition and management of real estate projects, including apartment complexes, regional malls and retail centers, hotels, office buildings and mixed-use facilities, as well as large development projects. Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended October 31, October 31, ------------------ ----------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 ------------------ ----------------- Full Consolidation $41,759 $29,643 $124,501 $86,953 Non-Real Estate Groups (531) (483) (1,614) (1,477) ------------------ ----------------- Real Estate Groups Full Consolidation 41,228 29,160 122,887 85,476 Real Estate Groups related to minority interest (3,253) (4,596) (8,634)(13,545) Real Estate Groups Equity Method 6,492 9,280 20,843 23,516 Real Estate Groups Discontinued Operations 600 1,015 2,638 3,404 ------------------ ----------------- Real Estate Groups Pro-Rata Consolidation $45,067 $34,859 $137,734 $98,851 ================== ================= Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended October 31, October 31, ------------------ ----------------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 ------------------ ----------------- 6) The following table provides detail of Income Tax Expense (Benefit): (A) Operating earnings Current $(9,168) $(2,914) $(10,208) $27 Deferred 20,654 19,000 33,815 31,363 ------------------ ----------------- 11,486 16,086 23,607 31,390 ------------------ ----------------- (B) Deferred tax on provision for decline in real estate - - - (642) ------------------ ----------------- (C) Loss on disposition of other investments Current - - - 9 Deferred - Non-Real Estate Groups - - - (179) ------------------ ----------------- - - - (170) ------------------ ----------------- (D) Gain on disposition recorded on equity method Current - - (209) - Deferred - - 12,864 - ------------------ ----------------- - - 12,655 - ------------------ ----------------- Subtotal (A)(B)(C)(D) Current (9,168) (2,914) (10,417) 36 Deferred 20,654 19,000 46,679 30,542 ------------------ ----------------- Income tax expense 11,486 16,086 36,262 30,578 ------------------ ----------------- (E) Discontinued operations - Rental Properties Operating earnings Current (380) (301) 34 24 Deferred 452 211 476 643 ------------------ ----------------- 72 (90) 510 667 Deferred tax on provision for decline in real estate - - - (306) ------------------ ----------------- Gain (loss) on disposition of rental properties Current 219 (4) 381 1,725 Deferred 12,199 2,518 20,199 824 ------------------ ----------------- 12,418 2,514 20,580 2,549 ------------------ ----------------- 12,490 2,424 21,090 2,910 ------------------ ----------------- Subtotal (A)(B)(C)(D)(E) Current (9,329) (3,219) (10,002) 1,785 Deferred 33,305 21,729 67,354 32,009 ------------------ ----------------- 23,976 18,510 57,352 33,794 ------------------ ----------------- (F) Discontinued operations - Lumber Group Operating earnings Current 2,289 788 4,212 1,378 Deferred (1,237) 870 (117) 771 ------------------ ----------------- 1,052 1,658 4,095 2,149 Loss on disposition of one division of Lumber Group Current - - (521) - Deferred - - 89 - ------------------ ----------------- - - (432) - ------------------ ----------------- 13,542 4,082 24,753 5,059 ------------------ ----------------- Grand Total (A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F) Current (7,040) (2,431) (6,311) 3,163 Deferred 32,068 22,599 67,326 32,780 ------------------ ----------------- 25,028 20,168 61,015 35,943 ------------------ ----------------- Recap of Grand Total: Real Estate Groups Current (7,176) 1,933 3,217 14,724 Deferred 34,540 17,948 65,949 32,231 ------------------ ----------------- 27,364 19,881 69,166 46,955 Non-Real Estate Groups Current 136 (4,364) (9,528)(11,561) Deferred (2,472) 4,651 1,377 549 ------------------ ----------------- (2,336) 287 (8,151)(11,012) ------------------ ----------------- Grand Total $25,028 $20,168 $61,015 $35,943 ================== ================= Development Pipeline Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries October 31, 2004 2004 Openings / Acquisitions (8) Cost Cost at at Pro- Full Rata Con- Total Share Square Dev. Date Pro- solid- Cost (Non- Feet/ (D) Opened/ Legal Rata ation at GAAP) Number Property/ Acq. Acquir- Owner- %(t) (GAAP) 100% (b) of Location (A) ed ship%(t) (1) (a) (2) (1)x(2) Units - --------- ---- ------- ------ ------ ------ ---- ------- -------- (in millions) -------------------- Retail Centers: Brooklyn Commons Brooklyn, NY D Q2-04 70.0% 100.0% $21.5 $21.5 $21.5 151,000 Atlantic Terminal Brooklyn, NY D Q2-04 70.0% 100.0% 90.1 90.1 90.1 373,000 Quartermaster Plaza Phila- delphia, PA D Q3-04 70.0% 100.0% 69.7 69.7 69.7 459,000 Victoria Gardens Rancho Cucamonga, CA D Q3-04 80.0% 80.0% 182.8 182.8 146.2 1,034,000(l) ------------------------------ $364.1 $364.1 $327.5 2,017,000 ---------------------========= Office: ------------------------------ Atlantic Terminal (2 Hanson Place) Brooklyn, NY D Q2-04 70.0% 100.0% $107.9 $107.9 $107.9 399,000 ---------------------========= Residential: East 29th Avenue Town Center/ Botanica Denver,CO D Q1-04 90.0% 90.0% $46.0 $46.0 $41.4 157(h) Sterling Glen of Rye Brook(i) (p)(c) Rye Brook, NY D Q1-04 40.0% 40.0% 0.0 58.3 23.3 165 Emerald Palms Expansion Miami, FL D Q2-04 100.0% 100.0% 9.5 9.5 9.5 86 ------------------------------ $55.5 $113.8 $74.2 408 ---------------------========= Total 2004 Openings/ Acquisitions(b)(d) $527.5 $585.8 $509.6 ===================== - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Residential phased-in units (c)(e): Opened in '04/Total --------- Settler's Landing at Greentree Streetsboro, OH D 2001-04 50.0% 50.0% $0.0 $25.9 $13.0 68/408 Woodgate/ Evergreen Farms Olmsted Township, OH D 2004-07 33.0% 33.0% 0.0 22.5 7.4 36/348 Eaton Ridge Sagamore Hills, OH D 2002-04 50.0% 50.0% 0.0 14.7 7.4 36/260 Newport Landing Coventry, OH D 2002-05 50.0% 50.0% 0.0 16.0 8.0 48/336 ------------------------------ Total(b)(s) $0.0 $79.1 $35.8 188/1,352 ============================== - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- See attached October 31, 2004 footnotes. Development Pipeline Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries October 31, 2004 2004 Under Construction or to be Acquired (18) Cost Cost at at Pro- Full Rata Anti- Con- Total Share Square Pre- Dev. cipat- Pro- solid- Cost (Non- Feet/ Leas- (D) ed Legal Rata ation at GAAP) Number ed Property/ Acq. Open- Owner- %(t) (GAAP) 100% (b) of (Wtd. Location (A) ing ship%(t) (1) (a) (2) (1)x(2) Units Avg.) - --------- ---- ----- ------- ------ ------ ---- ------- ------ ----- (in millions) -------------------- Retail Centers: Hispanic Retail Group - Gigante(c) Inglewood, CA D Q1-05 19.0% 19.0% $0.0 $9.6 $1.8 53,000 100% Saddle Rock Aurora, CO D Q1-05 80.0% 80.0% 31.8 31.8 25.4 185,000 30% Northfield at Stapleton Denver, CO D Q3-05 90.0% 90.0% 165.1 165.1 148.6 779,000(k)48% Simi Valley Simi Valley, CA D Q3-05 85.0% 85.0% 131.2 131.2 111.5 600,000 68% Short Pump Expansion Richmond, VA D Q3-05 50.0% 100.0% 27.6 27.6 27.6 87,000 73% San Francisco Centre (c)(o) San Francisco, CA D Q3-06 50.0% 50.0% 0.0 416.2 208.1 964,000(m) 8% ------------------------------- $355.7 $781.5 $523.0 2,668,000 39% ------------------------------- Office: University of Pennsylvania (n) Philadel- phia, PA A Q4-04 100.0% 100.0% $56.5 $56.5 $56.5 123,000 100% Twelve MetroTech Center Brooklyn, NY D Q2-05 80.0% 80.0% 52.1 52.1 41.7 177,000(g) 0% New York Times(c) Manhattan, NY D Q2-07 28.0% 40.0% 0.0 415.0 166.0 734,000 0% ------------------------------- $108.6 $523.6 $264.2 1,034,000 12% ----------------------========= Residential: 23 Sidney Street Cambridge, MA D Q1-05 100.0% 100.0% $17.7 $17.7 $17.7 51 Subway Terminal Los Angeles, CA D Q1-05 100.0% 100.0% 57.3 57.3 57.3 277 Metropolitan Lofts(c) Los Angeles, CA D Q1-05 50.0% 50.0% 0.0 62.3 31.2 264 Ashton Mill Providence, RI D Q1-05 100.0% 100.0% 28.9 28.9 28.9 193 Sterling Glen of Lynbrook (i)(q) Lynbrook, NY D Q2-05 80.0% 80.0% 27.5 27.5 22.0 100 100 Lands- downe Cambridge, MA D Q3-05 100.0% 100.0% 65.3 65.3 65.3 203 Central Station Apartments Chicago, IL D Q1-06 100.0% 100.0% 115.8 115.8 115.8 502 Sterling Glen of Roslyn(r) Roslyn, NY D Q2-06 80.0% 80.0% 72.1 72.1 57.8 158 Ohana Military Commun- ities(c) Honolulu, HI D Q1-08 7.0% 7.0% 0.0 316.5 22.2 1,952 ------------------------------- $384.6 $763.4 $418.2 3,700 ---------------------========== Total 2004 Under Construction(b)(j) $848.9 $2,068.5 $1,205.4 ======================== - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Residential phased-in units under Under construction(c)(e): Const./ Total ------- Settler's Landing at Greentree Streetsboro, OH 2001-04 50.0% 50.0% $0.0 $25.9 $13.0 36/408 Arbor Glen Twinsburg, OH 2001-07 50.0% 50.0% 0.0 18.8 9.4 144/288 Newport Landing Coventry, OH 2002-05 50.0% 50.0% 0.0 16.0 8.0 60/336 Woodgate/ Evergreen Farms Olmsted Township, OH 2004-07 33.0% 33.0% 0.0 22.5 7.4 312/348 Pine Ridge Expansion Willoughby, OH 2004-06 50.0% 50.0% 0.0 16.4 8.2 162/162 ------------------------------- Total(b)(f) $0.0 $99.6 $46.0 714/1,542 =============================== - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- See attached October 31, 2004 footnotes. Development Pipeline Forest City Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries October 31, 2004 FOOTNOTES - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (a) Amounts are presented on the full consolidation method of accounting, a GAAP measure. Under full consolidation, costs are reported as consolidated at 100% if we are deemed to have control or to be the primary beneficiary of our investments in the variable interest entity ("VIE"). (b) Cost at Pro-Rata Share represents Forest City's share of cost, based on its pro-rata ownership of each property (a Non-GAAP measure). Under the pro-rata consolidation method of accounting the Company determines its pro-rata share by multiplying its pro-rata ownership by the total cost of the applicable property. (c) Reported under the equity method of accounting. This method represents a GAAP presentation for investments in which the Company is not deemed to have control or to be the primary beneficiary of our investments in a VIE. (d) The difference between the full consolidation amount (GAAP) of $527.5 million of cost to the Company's pro-rata share (a non-GAAP measure) of $509.6 million of cost consists of a reduction to full consolidation for minority interest of $41.3 million of cost and the addition of its share of cost for unconsolidated investments of $23.3 million. (e) Phased-in openings. Costs are representative of the total project. (f) The difference between the full consolidation amount (GAAP) of $0.0 million of cost to the Company's pro-rata share (a non-GAAP measure) of $46.0 million of cost consists of the Company's share of cost for unconsolidated investments of $46.0 million. (g) Represents the Company's portion of this 1.1 million square-foot office condominium. (h) Project also includes 141,000 total square feet (57,000 square feet owned/managed by Forest City) of retail and 34,000 square feet of office space. (i) Supported-living property. (j) The difference between the full consolidation amount (GAAP) of $848.9 million of cost to the Company's pro-rata share (a non-GAAP measure) of $1,205.4 million of cost consists of a reduction to full consolidation for minority interest of $72.8 million of cost and the addition of its share of cost for unconsolidated investments of $429.3 million. (k) Includes 30,000 square feet of office space. (l) Includes 45,000 square feet of office space. (m) Includes 235,000 square feet of office space. (n) The Company will have an option to acquire this property. (o) This project will also include the acquisition of an adjacent retail center totaling 508,000 square feet. (p) Formerly Stone Gate at Bellefair. (q) Formerly Tanglewood Crest. (r) Formerly Bryant Landing. (s) The difference between the full consolidation amount (GAAP) of $0.0 million of cost to the Company's pro-rata share (a non-GAAP measure) of $35.8 million of cost consists of its share of cost for unconsolidated investments of $35.8 million. (t) As is customary within the real estate industry, the Company invests in certain real estate projects through joint ventures. For these projects, the Company provides funding for certain of its partners' equity contributions. The Company consolidates its investments in these projects in accordance with FIN No. 46(R) at a consolidation percentage (reflected in the Pro-Rata % column). These advances entitle the Company to a preferred return on investment, which is payable from cash flows of each respective property. At the point the Company is no longer entitled to a preferred return on a particular joint venture because the partner's advance has been repaid in full, the Company's net assets will be adjusted to its intended ownership percentage (reflected in the Legal Ownership % column) by recording a minority interest to reflect the amount of the partner's claim on those net assets. Net Operating Income (in thousands) ----------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended October 31, 2004 --------------------------------------------- Plus Unconsol- Plus idated Discont- Full Less Invest- inued Pro-Rata Consol- Minority ments at Opera- Consol- idation Interest Pro-Rata tions idation --------------------------------------------- Commercial Group Retail Comparable $27,514 $4,353 $4,835 $- $27,996 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 37,962 2,422 3,203 (13) 38,730 Office Buildings Comparable 34,117 5,844 1,072 - 29,345 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 42,928 7,147 1,072 380 37,233 Hotels Comparable 6,679 973 970 - 6,676 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 7,271 49 615 - 7,837 Other 1,358 (687) 29 - 2,074 Total Commercial Group Comparable 68,310 11,170 6,877 - 64,017 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 89,519 8,931 4,919 367 85,874 Residential Group Comparable 20,938 1,068 4,712 - 24,582 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 25,654 1,159 7,590 1,585 33,670 Total Real Estate Groups Comparable 89,248 12,238 11,589 - 88,599 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 115,173 10,090 12,509 1,952 119,544 Land Development Group 40,490 3,231 278 - 37,537 The Nets (1,630) - 156 - (1,474) Corporate Activities (9,553) - - - (9,553) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Grand Total $144,480 $13,321 $12,943 $1,952 $146,054 ====================================================================== Net Operating Income (in thousands) ------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended October 31, 2003 % Change -------------------------------------------- ---------------- Plus Unconsol- Plus idated Discont- Full Less Invest- inued Pro-Rata Full Pro-Rata Consol- Minority ments at Opera- Consol- Consol- Consol- idation Interest Pro-Rata tions idation idation idation -------------------------------------------- ---------------- Commercial Group Retail Comparable $27,985 $4,735 $4,776 $- $28,026 (1.7)% (0.1)% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 31,465 5,573 6,216 581 32,689 Office Buildings Comparable 33,223 5,999 1,082 - 28,306 2.7% 3.7% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 42,794 8,632 1,082 811 36,055 Hotels Comparable 4,107 458 630 - 4,279 62.6% 56.0% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 4,626 577 630 - 4,679 Other 700 (1,310) 908 - 2,918 Total Commercial Group Comparable 65,315 11,192 6,488 - 60,611 4.6% 5.6% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 79,585 13,472 8,836 1,392 76,341 Residential Group Comparable 22,040 469 4,249 - 25,820 (5.0)% (4.8)% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 21,801 399 5,510 1,582 28,494 Total Real Estate Groups Comparable 87,355 11,661 10,737 - 86,431 2.2% 2.5% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 101,386 13,871 14,346 2,974 104,835 Land Development Group 26,746 810 (16) - 25,920 The Nets - - - - - Corporate Activities (6,816) - - - (6,816) - -------------------------------------------------------- Grand Total $121,316 $14,681 $14,330 $2,974 $123,939 ======================================================== Net Operating Income (in thousands) ---------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended October 31, 2004 ---------------------------------------------- Plus Unconsol- Plus idated Discont- Full Less Invest- inued Pro-Rata Consol- Minority ments at Opera- Consol- idation Interest Pro-Rata tions idation --------------------------------------------- Commercial Group Retail Comparable $84,531 $13,837 $14,178 $- $84,872 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 116,439 11,808 9,409 1,263 115,303 Office Buildings Comparable 102,878 17,607 3,212 - 88,483 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 142,195 27,012 3,212 2,227 120,622 Hotels Comparable 13,319 1,916 3,617 - 15,020 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 19,056 2,758 1,861 - 18,159 Other 865 (1,042) 932 - 2,839 Total Commercial Group Comparable 200,728 33,360 21,007 - 188,375 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 278,555 40,536 15,414 3,490 256,923 Residential Group Comparable 63,966 3,536 14,045 - 74,475 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 76,498 3,444 21,481 5,018 99,553 Total Real Estate Groups Comparable 264,694 36,896 35,052 - 262,850 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 355,053 43,980 36,895 8,508 356,476 Land Development Group 73,760 4,943 671 - 69,488 The Nets (1,630) - 156 - (1,474) Corporate Activities (24,059) - - - (24,059) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Grand Total $403,124 $48,923 $37,722 $8,508 $400,431 ====================================================================== Net Operating Income (in thousands) ------------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended October 31, 2003 % Change -------------------------------------------- ---------------- Plus Unconsol- Plus idated Discont- Full Less Invest- inued Pro-Rata Full Pro-Rata Consol- Minority ments at Opera- Consol- Consol- Consol- idation Interest Pro-Rata tions idation idation idation -------------------------------------------- ---------------- Commercial Group Retail Comparable $83,339 $14,288 $14,365 $- $83,416 1.4% 1.7% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 96,044 17,242 16,888 1,761 97,451 Office Buildings Comparable 100,224 17,652 3,264 - 85,836 2.6% 3.1% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 118,719 23,548 3,264 2,914 101,349 Hotels Comparable 8,981 886 1,905 - 10,000 48.3% 50.2% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 17,327 4,610 1,905 - 14,622 Other 4,647 (2,742) 3,011 - 10,400 Total Commercial Group Comparable 192,544 32,826 19,534 - 179,252 4.3% 5.1% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 236,737 42,658 25,068 4,675 223,822 Residential Group Comparable 66,969 1,424 12,769 - 78,314 (4.5)% (4.9)% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 72,574 1,264 17,236 6,530 95,076 Total Real Estate Groups Comparable 259,513 34,250 32,303 - 257,566 2.0% 2.1% ------------------------------------------------------- Total 309,311 43,922 42,304 11,205 318,898 Land Development Group 41,148 1,928 485 - 39,705 The Nets - - - - - Corporate Activities (19,194) - - - (19,194) - --------------------------------------------------------- Grand Total $331,265 $45,850 $42,789 $11,205 $339,409 ========================================================= Reconciliation of Net Operating Income (non-GAAP) to Net Earnings (GAAP)(in thousands): Three Months Ended October 31, 2004 -------------------------------------------------- Plus Unconsol- idated Plus Full Less Invest- Discont- Pro-Rata Consol- Minority ments at inued Consol- idation Interest Pro-Rata Operations idation -------------------------------------------------- Revenues from real estate operations $256,108 $28,027 $67,604 $4,101 $299,786 Exclude straight- line rent adjustment(1) (4,915) - - (202) (5,117) -------------------------------------------------- Adjusted revenues 251,193 28,027 67,604 3,899 294,669 Operating expenses 149,562 17,127 39,402 1,938 173,775 Add back depreciation and amortization for Non-Real Estate Groups(b) 531 - 185 - 716 Exclude straight- line rent adjustment(2) (1,942) - - 9 (1,933) -------------------------------------------------- Adjusted operating expenses 148,151 17,127 39,587 1,947 172,558 Retained interest and interest income-Stapleton 24,169 2,417 - - 21,752 Add equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities 10,777 4 (8,582) - 2,191 Add back equity method depreciation expense (see below) 6,492 - (6,492) - - -------------------------------------------------- Net Operating Income 144,480 13,321 12,943 1,952 146,054 Interest expense, including loss on early extinguishment of debt (67,771) (6,391) (12,943) (1,338) (75,661) Gain on disposition of rental properties - - - 31,397 31,397 Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups(a) (41,228) (3,253) (6,492) (600) (45,067) Straight-line rent adjustment(1)+(2) 2,973 - - 211 3,184 Equity method depreciation expense (see above) (6,492) - 6,492 - - -------------------------------------------------- Earnings before income taxes 31,962 3,677 - 31,622 59,907 Income tax provision (11,486) - - (12,490) (23,976) -------------------------------------------------- Earnings before minority interest and discontinued operations 20,476 3,677 - 19,132 35,931 Minority Interest (3,677) (3,677) - - - -------------------------------------------------- Earnings from continuing operations 16,799 - - 19,132 35,931 Discontinued operations, net of tax and minority interest: Operating earnings from Lumber Group 1,409 - - - 1,409 Operating earnings from rental properties 153 - - (153) - Gain on disposition of rental properties 18,979 - - (18,979) - -------------------------------------------------- 20,541 - - (19,132) 1,409 -------------------------------------------------- Net earnings $37,340 $- $- $- $37,340 ================================================== (a) Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups $41,228 $3,253 $6,492 $600 $45,067 (b) Depreciation and amortization - Non- Real Estate Groups 531 - 185 - 716 -------------------------------------------------- Total depreciation and amortization $41,759 $3,253 $6,677 $600 $45,783 ================================================== Reconciliation of Net Operating Income (non-GAAP) to Net Earnings (GAAP)(in thousands): Three Months Ended October 31, 2003 -------------------------------------------------- Plus Unconsol- idated Plus Full Less Invest- Discont- Pro-Rata Consol- Minority ments at inued Consol- idation Interest Pro-Rata Operations idation -------------------------------------------------- Revenues from real estate operations $236,043 $35,480 $67,497 $6,830 $274,890 Exclude straight- line rent adjustment(1) (3,921) - - (287) (4,208) -------------------------------------------------- Adjusted revenues 232,122 35,480 67,497 6,543 270,682 Operating expenses 132,716 20,799 37,695 3,576 153,188 Add back depreciation and amortization for Non-Real Estate Groups(b) 483 - 70 - 553 Exclude straight- line rent adjustment(2) (1,547) - - (7) (1,554) -------------------------------------------------- Adjusted operating expenses 131,652 20,799 37,765 3,569 152,187 Add equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities 11,433 - (6,122) - 5,311 Add back equity method depreciation expense (see below) 9,413 - (9,280) - 133 -------------------------------------------------- Net Operating Income 121,316 14,681 14,330 2,974 123,939 Interest expense, including loss on early extinguishment of debt (47,449) (8,703) (14,330) (2,470) (55,546) Gain on disposition of rental properties - - - 6,358 6,358 Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups(a) (29,160) (4,596) (9,280) (1,015) (34,859) Straight-line rent adjustment(1)+(2) 2,374 - - 280 2,654 Equity method depreciation expense (see above) (9,413) - 9,280 - (133) -------------------------------------------------- Earnings before income taxes 37,668 1,382 - 6,127 42,413 Income tax provision (16,086) - - (2,424) (18,510) -------------------------------------------------- Earnings before minority interest and discontinued operations 21,582 1,382 - 3,703 23,903 Minority Interest (1,382) (1,382) - - - -------------------------------------------------- Earnings from continuing operations 20,200 - - 3,703 23,903 Discontinued operations, net of tax and minority interest: Operating earnings from Lumber Group 2,069 - - - 2,069 Operating earnings from rental properties (141) - - 141 - Gain on disposition of rental properties 3,844 - - (3,844) - -------------------------------------------------- 5,772 - - (3,703) 2,069 -------------------------------------------------- Net earnings $25,972 $- $- $- $25,972 ================================================== (a) Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups $29,160 $4,596 $9,280 $1,015 $34,859 (b) Depreciation and amortization - Non- Real Estate Groups 483 - 70 - 553 -------------------------------------------------- Total depreciation and amortization $29,643 $4,596 $9,350 $1,015 $35,412 ================================================== Reconciliation of Net Operating Income (non-GAAP) to Net Earnings (GAAP)(in thousands): Nine Months Ended October 31, 2004 -------------------------------------------------- Plus Unconsol- idated Plus Full Less Invest- Discont- Pro-Rata Consol- Minority ments at inued Consol- idation Interest Pro-Rata Operations idation -------------------------------------------------- Revenues from real estate operations $762,152 $108,358 $200,670 $16,753 $871,217 Exclude straight- line rent adjustment(1) (10,052) - - (849) (10,901) -------------------------------------------------- Adjusted revenues 752,100 108,358 200,670 15,904 860,316 Operating expenses 434,704 62,368 118,097 7,401 497,834 Add back depreciation and amortization for non-Real Estate Groups(b) 1,614 - 343 - 1,957 Exclude straight- line rent adjustment(2) (8,250) - - (5) (8,255) -------------------------------------------------- Adjusted operating expenses 428,068 62,368 118,440 7,396 491,536 Retained interest and interest income-Stapleton 29,337 2,933 - - 26,404 Add equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities 60,671 - (55,661) - 5,010 Remove gain on disposition of equity method operating properties (31,996) - 31,996 - - Add back equity method depreciation expense (see below) 21,080 - (20,843) - 237 -------------------------------------------------- Net Operating Income 403,124 48,923 37,722 8,508 400,431 Interest expense, including loss on early extinguishment of debt (183,794) (20,507) (37,722) (5,254)(206,263) Gain on disposition of equity method rental properties(c) 31,996 - - - 31,996 (Loss) gain on disposition of rental properties, divisions and other investments - - - 52,037 52,037 Provision for decline in real estate - - - - - Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups(a) (122,887) (8,634) (20,843) (2,638)(137,734) Straight-line rent adjustment(1)+(2) 1,802 - - 844 2,646 Equity method depreciation expense (see above) (21,080) - 20,843 - (237) -------------------------------------------------- Earnings before income taxes 109,161 19,782 - 53,497 142,876 Income tax provision (36,262) - - (21,090) (57,352) -------------------------------------------------- Earnings before minority interest, discontinued operations and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 72,899 19,782 - 32,407 85,524 Minority Interest (19,782) (19,782) - - - -------------------------------------------------- Earnings from continuing operations 53,117 - - 32,407 85,524 Discontinued operations, net of tax and minority interest: Operating earnings from Lumber Group 5,764 - - - 5,764 Operating earnings from rental properties 950 - - (950) - Loss on disposition of one division of Lumber Group (661) - - - (661) Gain on disposition of rental properties 31,457 - - (31,457) - -------------------------------------------------- 37,510 - - (32,407) 5,103 -------------------------------------------------- Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax (11,261) - - - (11,261) -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Net earnings $79,366 $- $- $- $79,366 ================================================== (a) Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups$122,887 $8,634 $20,843 $2,638 $137,734 (b) Depreciation and amortization - Non-Real Estate Groups 1,614 - 343 - 1,957 -------------------------------------------------- Total depreciation and amortization $124,501 $8,634 $21,186 $2,638 $139,691 ================================================== Note C: Properties accounted for on the equity method do not meet the definition of a component of an entity under SFAS No. 144 and therefore are reported in continuing operations when sold. For the nine months ended October 31, 2004, three equity method investments were sold including Chapel Hill Mall, Chapel Hill Suburban and Manhattan Town Center Mall, resulting in a gain on disposition of $31,996 which is included in Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Entities in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Earnings. Reconciliation of Net Operating Income (non-GAAP) to Net Earnings (GAAP)(in thousands): Nine Months Ended October 31, 2003 -------------------------------------------------- Plus Unconsol- idated Plus Full Less Invest- Discont- Pro-Rata Consol- Minority ments at inued Consol- idation Interest Pro-Rata Operations idation -------------------------------------------------- Revenues from real estate operations $646,709 $111,366 $192,866 $23,160 $751,369 Exclude straight- line rent adjustment(1) (8,136) - - (854) (8,990) -------------------------------------------------- Adjusted revenues 638,573 111,366 192,866 22,306 742,379 Operating expenses 366,614 65,516 107,605 11,122 419,825 Add back depreciation and amortization for non-Real Estate Groups(b) 1,477 - 150 - 1,627 Exclude straight- line rent adjustment(2) (3,784) - - (21) (3,805) -------------------------------------------------- Adjusted operating expenses 364,307 65,516 107,755 11,101 417,647 Add equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities 33,103 - (18,806) - 14,297 Remove gain on disposition of equity method operating properties - - - - - Add back equity method depreciation expense (see below) 23,896 - (23,516) - 380 -------------------------------------------------- Net Operating Income 331,265 45,850 42,789 11,205 339,409 Interest expense, including loss on early extinguishment of debt (144,274) (23,722) (42,789) (6,943)(170,284) Gain on disposition of equity method rental properties - - - - - (Loss) gain on disposition of rental properties, divisions, and other investments (431) - - 6,446 6,015 Provision for decline in real estate (1,624) - - (773) (2,397) Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups(a) (85,476) (13,545) (23,516) (3,404) (98,851) Straight-line rent adjustment(1)+(2) 4,352 - - 833 5,185 Equity method depreciation expense (see above) (23,896) - 23,516 - (380) -------------------------------------------------- Earnings before income taxes 79,916 8,583 - 7,364 78,697 Income tax provision (30,578) - - (2,910) (33,488) -------------------------------------------------- Earnings before minority interest, discontinued operations and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 49,338 8,583 - 4,454 45,209 Minority Interest (8,583) (8,583) - - - -------------------------------------------------- Earnings from continuing operations 40,755 - - 4,454 45,209 Discontinued operations, net of tax and minority interest: Operating earnings from Lumber Group 2,158 - - - 2,158 Operating earnings from rental properties 557 - - (557) - Loss on disposition of one division of Lumber Group - - - - - Gain on disposition of rental properties 3,897 - - (3,897) - -------------------------------------------------- 6,612 - - (4,454) 2,158 -------------------------------------------------- Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax - - - - - -------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Net earnings $47,367 $- $- $- $47,367 ================================================== (a) Depreciation and amortization - Real Estate Groups $85,476 $13,545 $23,516 $3,404 $98,851 (b) Depreciation and amortization - Non- Real Estate Groups 1,477 - 150 - 1,627 -------------------------------------------------- Total depreciation and amortization $86,953 $13,545 $23,666 $3,404 $100,478 ================================================== CONTACT: Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Thomas G. Smith or Thomas T. Kmiecik, 216-621-6060 On the Web: www.forestcity.net