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Acadia Realty Trust
Annual Report 2001

Real Strategies for 

Real Growth

Acadia Realty Trust is a fully integrated, self-managed and self-administered equity real

estate investment trust traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AKR.

Acadia specializes in the acquisition, management, leasing and repositioning of neigh-

borhood and community shopping centers. The Company operates 52 properties primarily

located in the Eastern and Midwestern regions of the United States and encompassing 

9.5 million square feet.

New Loudon Center, Latham, NY

Bradford Towne Centre, Towanda, PA

239 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT

Walnut Hill Plaza, Woonsocket, RI

On the Cover:

Left to Right
Ledgewood Mall, Ledgewood, NJ
Abington Towne Center, Abington, PA
Pacesetter Park Shopping Center, Pomona, NY

Financial Highlights

In thousands, except share data

Total Revenues

Funds from Operations2

Real Estate Owned at Cost

2001

2000

1999

1998 1

1997

$ 85,460

$ 29,513

$ 414,813

$ 96,758

$ 31,789

$514,139

$ 92,709

$ 31,160

$569,521

$ 59,771

$ 10,352

$551,249

$44,498

$ 11,224

$311,688

Common Shares Outstanding 3

28,697,666

28,150,472

25,724,315

25,419,215

8,554,177

Operating Partnership Units Outstanding 3

5,249,717

6,804,144

10,484,143

11,184,143

1,623,000

1Activity for the year ended December 31, 1998 includes the operations of the properties acquired in
the RDC Transaction from August 12, 1998 through December 31, 1998.
2NAREIT defines FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses)
from sales of property, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsoli-
dated partnerships and joint ventures. Effective January 1, 2000, NAREIT clarified the definition of
FFO to include non-recurring events except those that are defined as extraordinary items under
GAAP. FFO for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 have been restated to conform to this
revised definition.
3These amounts are as of the end of the year. Subsequent to December 31, 2001, the Company com-
pleted a “Modified Dutch Auction” share buyback whereby the Company repurchased 4,136,321
Common Shares and 1,387,653 Operating Partnership Units.

Letter to Shareholders

Year 2001 was an important year of accomplishment for Acadia Realty Trust.

The major initiatives that we started three years ago when our new management

team was brought in to execute a turnaround program are now complete. We have

achieved the turnaround at the real estate level, setting in motion other essential

components of our business plan for growth. Our core portfolio is leaner and more

focused, and our balance sheet is stronger, providing us with the base necessary for

moving forward. And, with the launch of our acquisition joint venture in 2001, we 

now have access to the substantial capital necessary to fund ongoing growth.

Portfolio Strategy

Three years ago, our team put two of the major operational initiatives of our

business plan into action — a redevelopment/re-anchoring program and a

non-core disposition program. The goal was to establish a sound core port-

folio of shopping centers that would serve as a solid foundation on which 

to build for the future. Generally, our core properties have strong national

anchors, are well located in high barrier-to-entry markets, and have anchor

rents at, or below, market. Our shopping centers are focused on necessity-

based retail, providing our core portfolio with stability during economic

downturns. Two-thirds of our shopping centers are anchored by supermarkets,

while the remaining properties are anchored by discount retailers, such as 

Wal-Mart, Target, Kmart and TJ Maxx.

Redevelopments

Two newly redeveloped shopping centers were added to our operating 

portfolio during 2001. In October, the Abington Towne Center in suburban

Philadelphia was completed with the addition of Target as the new anchor

tenant. Just north of Boston, the redevelopment of the Methuen Shopping

Center was completed with the Wal-Mart opening in September 2001.

Acadia Realty Trust | 2001 Annual Report 1

Kenneth F. Bernstein

President and Chief Executive Officer

“Acadia Realty Trust is well positioned for growth.”

Two properties remain in our redevelopment pipeline. There is the Gateway

Capital Strategy

Shopping Center in South Burlington, Vermont, where we are demolishing

Year 2001, we completed a major initiative that secured the capital necessary

the existing mall and constructing a new Super Shaw’s supermarket to

for future growth — the formation of a joint venture with four of our largest

anchor the shopping center. As you can see on page 6, our second redevelop-

institutional shareholders. The investment vehicle, Acadia Strategic Oppor-

ment — the Elmwood Park Shopping Center — is nearing completion follow-

tunity Fund, will enable us to acquire up to $300 million in shopping centers

ing the demolition of an office tower and attached retail stores which we are

— a goal that is entirely consistent with our growth strategy. We are extremely

replacing with a modern-format shopping center. Development activities on

pleased with the strong endorsement of these institutional investors. Their

both of these projects are well underway; we anticipate both to be opera-

support and confidence allows us to be patient and discretionary in our

tional in 2003.

Dispositions

Our second major portfolio initiative was the disposition of non-core assets.

Once we have completed the sale of a 17-property group that is currently

under contract for sale to a single buyer, we will have sold 26 properties over

three years. The primary goal of this program was to establish a fundamen-

tally sound portfolio of shopping centers that can serve as our core for future

growth. It has also allowed us to reduce exposure to troubled retailers, most

notably Kmart and Ames. For example, Ames — once the second largest ten-

ant in our portfolio — will drop to the seventh-largest position in our portfo-

lio following the closing of the above-mentioned sale. Also included in the 

assets targeted for sale were several residential properties, which we sold

opportunistically at a significant profit to Acadia.

acquisitions. Since all of these investors are currently significant shareholders

in Acadia, this venture represents a highly beneficial alignment of interests

and economic incentives for all of our shareholders.

This joint venture structure is a superior acquisition platform for

enhancing shareholder value. It enables us to leverage our management

team’s talent and our precious capital in a manner that holds potentially

superior returns for our shareholders. At the same time, it allows us to 

maintain the strength of our balance sheet.

The completion of our “Dutch Auction” share buyback program was

another accomplishment in effectively managing our capital base. We repur-

chased 5.5 million shares at $6.05 a share — a price we believe to be highly

accretive to our remaining shareholders. It also provided added liquidity for

some larger shareholders, significantly diffusing overhang issues related 

to our shares.

Town Line Plaza, Rocky Hill, CT

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Greenridge Shopping Center, Scranton, PA

Soundview Marketplace, Port Washington, NY

Village Commons Shopping Center, Smithtown, NY

Growth Strategy

From the Chairman

The combination of several

exhibit less volatile cash flows and swings in

events in the U.S. during

net asset value through economic downturns.

2001 created a challenging

Why is Acadia positioned to provide total

environment for shopping

returns in excess of the averages produced 

center owners and generally

by the sector over the next few years? First,

all business owners. During

our new joint venture provides management

Acadia Realty Trust is well positioned for growth in 2002 and beyond. Our

the year, the economy offi-

the opportunity to invest externally sourced

real estate portfolio is strong and focused. Yes, we have recently entered a

difficult economic period, and no one knows how robust the recovery will 

be when it arrives. The company is postured for growth and, given the defen-

sive nature of our portfolio, we are also well positioned for difficult times.

Our balance sheet is also strong following reductions in high-cost debt

related to property dispositions — and now we also have access to a consid-

erable stream of capital for growth, based on our recent joint venture. Last,

but by no means least, we have in place a strong management team with 

a proven record of successfully executing our business plan — at both the

real estate and capital market levels.

With all these factors in place, I look forward to 2002 and remain stead-

fast in my commitment to maximize your value in our Company. I thank our

shareholders, our tenants and our team for their continued support, which

Ross Dworman

Chairman of the Board

cially entered a recession,

institutional capital through a “promote”

the equity (stock) markets

structure earning fees that increase return 

declined for the second

on equity. Few of our competitors have attrac-

straight year, and the September 11th disaster

tive external sources of capital available.

created additional hurdles.

Second, our management team continually

What is the current outlook for the shop-

evaluates opportunities to maximize return

ping center sector? 2002 will be a period to

on equity as evidenced by our willingness 

protect net asset value, as many owners will

to buy back large amounts of stock during

be faced with the challenge of retenanting 

periods where share price lags underlying 

as some retailers struggle with profit mar-

net asset value. Third, our stock is just cheap.

gins and close stores. Historically, given the

In the future, as management implements

quality of our locations and properties along 

mechanisms to maximize shareholder value,

with the strength of our management team,

and our share price bridges the “gap” to net

Acadia has generally derived profits from

asset value, the “gap,” when added to the

has enabled us to realize the successful completion of a most exciting turn-

these types of situations.

dividends and earnings growth rates, will

around of Acadia.

Kenneth F. Bernstein

President and Chief Executive Officer

What total returns can investors expect

provide a superior return.

from the strip center sector over the next

And finally, our CEO, Ken, has spent 11

few years? The strip center companies will,

years carefully assembling a great manage-

on average, earn total annual returns of

ment team necessary to run a successful

10% – 12% derived from dividends of 7% and

public company.

earnings growth rates which have stabilized

in the range of 3% – 5% (this analysis assumes

constant earnings multiples). However, strip

center REITs are well positioned to outper-

form many other real estate sectors since

Thank you for your support.

strip centers have a higher percentage of

Ross Dworman

long-term, fixed-rate leases and therefore

Chairman of the Board

Blackman Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Acadia Realty Trust | 2001 Annual Report 3

Redevelopment Strategy: Creating Value

Our redevelopment strategy is to create value through the aggressive repositioning of assets. Key to our

repeated success with this strategy is the careful targeting of the right assets for redevelopment — assets 

that are well located but in need of significant reconfiguration or re-anchoring. Redevelopment of physical

plants has ranged from expanding existing undersized supermarkets to the demolition of an outdated mall

and transforming it into a vibrant shopping center. Our leasing group plays an integral role in the successful

implementation of our redevelopment strategy by assessing and achieving just the right tenant mix.

Time and again, and further demonstrated in this year’s completed projects, our entire team’s depth of 

expertise and experience has resulted in exceptional “value added” solutions. To provide a clearer picture 

of our redevelopment strategy and its implementation, here is one case history.

Abington 
Towne Center

The Redevelopment Opportunity

Formerly known as the Atrium Mall, this asset is located in the densely populated, affluent suburban Philadelphia 

community of Abington. Originally, it was configured as a three-story mall that was anchored by A&P Supermarket,

TJ Maxx and Circuit City (see photo on right). The opportunity that we recognized — increase the value of this well-

located asset and generate a superior return on our investment through a “de-malling” and re-anchoring of the center.

The Redevelopment Plan

A key tenanting decision was made to anchor this center with the right retailer, and we considered a new

Target store to be the perfect fit. Testament to the asset’s location quality was Target management’s willing-

ness to operate on two floors. Accomplishing our plan required that we terminate two anchor leases and 

relocate the third anchor (TJ Maxx). The result: Following the opening of the new TJ Maxx store in late 2000,

Target opened its store for business on the two upper levels in October 2001.

The Value Created

The successful redevelopment of the Abington Towne Center resulted in a 30% return on our incremental

investment (including downtime). A second redevelopment project at the Methuen Shopping Center was 

also completed this year (see page 8 for details). These successful projects join our growing list of previously

completed projects — the Town Line Plaza in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, the Village Commons Shopping Center 

in Smithtown, New York, and 239 Greenwich Avenue in Greenwich, Connecticut. Two additional projects are

currently in the “pipeline” with completion anticipated during 2003 — the Elmwood Park Shopping Center 

in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, and the Gateway Shopping Center in South Burlington, Vermont.

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Abington Towne Center, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. This successful redevelop-
ment resulted in a 30% return on our

incremental investment. Left to right: the

property prior to redevelopment, during

construction, and following completion.

From Left to Right

Carol A. Smrek

Vice President, Counsel
Joseph Hogan

Sr. Vice President,
Director of Construction 
Timothy J. Bruce

Sr. Vice President,
Director of Leasing 

Acadia Realty Trust | 2001 Annual Report 5

Leasing Strategy: Adding Value

Elmwood Park Shopping Center, Elmwood Park,
New Jersey. Scheduled for completion in 2003,
this project demonstrates how we add value to

a property. Left to right: the previous anchor

(Grand Union), which will be replaced by a new

Pathmark, the construction phase, and the

newly expanded Walgreens.

From Left to Right

Joseph Povinelli

Vice President of Leasing
Robert Masters

Sr. Vice President, General Counsel,
Corporate Secretary

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Our leasing strategy is to create value by repositioning and replacing anchor tenants as part of our redevelop-

ment program, and to maximize value at stabilized properties through an aggressive program of ongoing leas-

ing that seeks out the best possible tenants. Our leasing group is also closely involved in the underwriting of

acquisitions, evaluating the existing tenants and the future leasing prospects given the configuration of, and

the market position of the asset.

Because our tenants are a key constituency, we are constantly focused on maximizing the tenant mix and the

resulting synergies for each of our shopping centers. So we invest the time and resources necessary to under-

stand their businesses by carefully separating significant trends (e.g., the expansion of grocery stores) from

fads (e.g., the “super-sizing” of virtually every other retail concept). When necessary — and when value for our

shareholders is enhanced — we are ready and financially willing to respond to the changing times and needs

of our valued tenants.

Elmwood Park
Shopping Center

Leasing Achievement

Here is a case history that typifies our effectiveness when employing our leasing strategy of adding value.

In December, 2001 our leasing group secured a new anchor at the Elmwood Park Shopping Center, located in

Elmwood Park, New Jersey (about ten miles west of New York City). The new tenant, Pathmark Stores, commit-

ted to a new 50,000-square-foot supermarket, replacing an undersized Grand Union at a new rent that is five

times the previous rent. We have also completed the expansion of an existing Walgreens at this center during

the past year. Despite having an outdated drug store format, this Walgreens has consistently generated well-

above-average sales: more than $600 per square foot. Now this tenant has a state-of-the-art drug store 

that includes a drive-through pharmacy to continue its strong performance as this successful location.

The Value Created

When we bring the Elmwood Park Shopping Center fully online during 2003, we will generate, approxi-

mately, an additional three cents per share in funds from operations and a 16% return on our incremental

investment (including downtime). Other property re-anchorings during 2001 included a Giant Supermarket

(a subsidiary of Ahold) at the Greenridge Shopping Center, Marshalls (a division of TJX Companies) at the

Bloomfield Towne Square and Home Depot at the Crescent Plaza. Each project represents a clear and consis-

tent demonstration of our leasing team’s exceptional ability to add value for our shareholders.

Acadia Realty Trust | 2001 Annual Report 7

Acquisition Strategy: Opportunistic Growth

Our acquisition strategy is to identify well-located assets with inherent opportunity for 

the creation of added value through redevelopment and leasing. Our successes in this area

are a result of targeting assets with superior locations, restricted competition due to high

barriers of entry and below-market anchor leases in place. Our primary emphasis on these

key attributes, as opposed to the current tenancy of a property, is essential for success as 

specific tenants will come and go based on the constant evolution in retail. In fact, we often

seek to acquire centers with weak anchors because they represent the greatest “upside”

opportunity to release space at increased rents. In 2001, this strategy proved successful 

once again with the completion of yet another project.

Methuen 
Shopping Center

The Acquisition Opportunity

The Methuen Shopping Center operates as both a neighborhood center (with strong supermarket and drug

sales) and as a community center, given its excellent highway access. When acquired, the center was 100%

occupied by four tenants — Caldor, DeMoulas Market Basket, Osco Drug and Fleet Bank. Our review showed

that opportunity existed to create additional asset value and shareholder return by replacing the largest

anchor (Caldor), which was paying rent of $2.20 per foot.

The Value Added

Following Caldor’s anticipated bankruptcy, the Company purchased this lease in 1999. During 2001, we 

re-anchored this center with a 90,000-square-foot Wal-Mart, which now pays over three times the rent

paid by Caldor. Factoring in all costs associated with the replacement of Caldor, including all downtime,

we increased the value of our asset by $2.3 million, which represents an incremental investment yield of 25%.

Our New Vehicle for Growth

This past year, an important step was taken to provide us with the continuing capital necessary to implement

our ongoing acquisition program. A new joint venture with four of our key institutional investors was formed

in October 2001. Through this vehicle, Acadia will seek to acquire up to $300 million of real estate assets —

focusing on neighborhood and community shopping centers. This investment vehicle provides an exception-

ally strong alignment of interest between the JV and our shareholders because Acadia will earn a pro-rata

return on its invested equity, as well as important profit participation. The launching of this acquisition joint

venture means we have the discretionary capital to drive our earnings growth in 2002 and beyond.

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From Left to Right

Maggie Hui

Vice President, Controller
Joseph M. Napolitano 

Sr. Vice President,
Director of Property Management
Joel Braun

Sr. Vice President, Acquisitions

Methuen Shopping Center, Methuen,
Massachusetts. We re-anchored this
center in 2001 with a 90,000-square-

foot Wal-Mart, which now generates

over three times the rent paid by the
previous anchor, Caldor.

Acadia Realty Trust | 2001 Annual Report 9

Asset and Capital Management Strategy:

Significant achievements during 2001 included the
realization of several key objectives involving both our

asset and capital bases, providing additional leverage

for the gains achieved in all operating programs.

From Left to Right

Jon Grisham

Vice President,
Director of Financial Reporting 
Robert D. Scholem

Vice President,
Property Management
Perry Kamerman

Sr. Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer

Healthy Balance Sheet:
Total Market Capitalization*

6% Common OP Units
1% Preferred OP Units
26% Variable-Rate Debt
28% Fixed-Rate Debt

39% Common Shares

Strong Institutional Support:
Acadia’s Owners*

2% Other OP Unitholders
4% Employee/Director OP Unitholders
17% Retail Shareholders

77% Institutional Shareholders and OP Unitholders

* The above graphs include the effects from the completion of the Company's tender offer in February 2002
for a total of 5,523,974 Common Shares. Of this amount, 1,387,653 Common Shares were the result of the
conversion of Operating Partnership (OP) units into Common Shares on a one-for-one basis. Fixed-rate debt
includes $50 million of notional principal fixed through swap transactions and conversely, variable-rate
debt excludes this amount.

10 Acadia Realty Trust | 2001 Annual Report

Maximizing Value

Effective management of assets and capital has been fundamental to our success,

providing us with the strong platform necessary for the effective operation of our

acquisition, development and leasing programs. During 2001, we achieved several

key objectives involving both our asset and capital bases, providing additional

leverage for the gains achieved in all operating programs.

Dispositions

Deciding when to hold or sell particular assets is essential to our strategy of maximizing the return on capital

invested in assets. We constantly review and evaluate our portfolio for disposition opportunities. When appro-

priate, we recycle capital for reinvestment in assets with the potential for yet higher yields. Evaluations are

conducted at the individual asset level, as well as over portfolio segments according to geographic and market

considerations. Assets are evaluated and identified based on specific criteria, including: property type, location,

tenant mix, and whether a property complements other assets in the portfolio. Serving as highly effective

tools during these analyses are our information systems, which fully integrate property accounting, manage-

ment, budgeting and valuation functions.

Non-core Disposition Initiatives

A significant component of our 2001 business plan was to refocus our retail portfolio through the disposition

of non-core properties. Since commencing this initiative, 26 properties have either been sold or placed under

contract for sale. In addition to selling non-core properties, we have opportunistically sold two residential

properties for a total of $62 million — generating a cash profit of $15 million on an $11 million equity invest-

ment over a three-year hold period.

Share Buyback

In addition to our asset management achievements, we have successfully executed on the capital manage-

ment aspect of our business plan. We have already discussed the capital pipeline that was established through

our new joint venture (see page 2). We also completed a second capital initiative — our “Dutch Auction” share

buyback program in February 2002. The repurchase of our own stock represented a compelling investment as

our stock was trading at a discount to net asset value. We bought 5.5 million shares at $6.05 a share, for a total

investment of $33 million. We believe this repurchase program represents an excellent use of our capital, one

that has helped to maximize value for our shareholders.

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Neighborhood and 
Community Shopping Centers

Residential Properties

Currently Under Contract For Sale

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Retail Properties

Midway Plaza
Opelika, AL
Northside Mall
Dothan, AL
239 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT
Town Line Plaza
Rocky Hill, CT
New Smyrna Beach 
Shopping Center
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Cloud Springs Plaza
Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Hobson West Plaza
Naperville, IL
Merrillville Plaza
Hobart, IN
Crescent Plaza
Brockton, MA
Methuen Shopping Center
Methuen, MA
Bloomfield Town Square
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Berlin Shopping Center
Berlin, NJ
Elmwood Park 
Shopping Center
Elmwood Park, NJ
Ledgewood Mall
Ledgewood, NJ
Manahawkin Village 
Shopping Center
Manahawkin, NJ
Marketplace of Absecon
Absecon, NJ
The Branch Plaza
Smithtown, NY
Crossroads Shopping Center
White Plains, NY
New Loudon Center
Latham, NY
Pacesetter Park 
Shopping Center
Pomona, NY
Soundview Marketplace
Port Washington, NY
Troy Plaza
Troy, NY
Village Commons 
Shopping Center
Smithtown, NY
Mad River Station
Dayton, OH
25th Street Plaza
Easton, PA
Abington Towne Center
Abington, PA
Ames Plaza
Shamokin, PA

Birney Mall
Moosic, PA
Blackman Plaza
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Bradford Towne Centre
Towanda, PA
Circle Plaza
Shamokin Dam, PA
Dunmore Plaza
Dunmore, PA
East End Centre
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Greenridge Plaza
Scranton, PA
Kingston Plaza
Kingston, PA
Luzerne Street
Shopping Center
Scranton, PA
Mark Plaza
Edwardsville, PA
Monroe Plaza
Stroudsburg, PA
Mountainville 
Shopping Center
Allentown, PA
Pittston Plaza
Pittston, PA
Plaza 15
Lewisburg, PA
Plaza 422
Lebanon, PA
Route 6 Mall
Honesdale, PA
Shillington Plaza
Shillington, PA
Valmont Plaza
West Hazleton, PA
Walnut Hill Plaza
Woonsocket, RI
Martintown Plaza
North Augusta, SC
Kings Fairground
Danville, VA
The Gateway 
Shopping Center
South Burlington, VT

Multi-Family 
Properties

Colony Apartments
Columbia, MO
GHT Apartments
Columbia, MO
Village Apartments
Winston-Salem, NC

Trustees and
Corporate 
Officers

Trustees

Ross Dworman 
Chairman of the Board 

Kenneth F. Bernstein
President and Chief Executive Officer

Martin L. Edelman, Esq.
Of Counsel to Paul, Hastings, Janofsky
& Walker, LLP 

Marvin J. Levine, Esq.
Of Counsel to Wachtel & Masyr, LLP 

Lawrence J. Longua 
Sr. Vice President
Koeppel Tenner Real Estate 
Services, Inc.

Gregory A. White 
Sr. Vice President
Conning Asset Management Co.

Lee S. Wielansky 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
JDN Development Company, Inc.

Senior Officers

Kenneth F. Bernstein
President and Chief Executive Officer

Joel Braun
Sr. Vice President, Acquisitions 

Timothy J. Bruce 
Sr. Vice President
Director of Leasing

Joseph Hogan 
Sr. Vice President
Director of Construction

Perry Kamerman 
Sr. Vice President
Chief Financial Officer

Robert Masters, Esq.
Sr. Vice President
General Counsel
Corporate Secretary

Joseph M. Napolitano
Sr. Vice President, Director of 
Property Management

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Shareholder Information

Corporate Headquarters

Stock Exchange

Acadia Realty Trust
20 Soundview Marketplace
Port Washington, NY 11050-2221
Tel: 516.767.8830

Internet Address

Visit us online at www.acadiarealty.com for
more information about Acadia Realty Trust
and its real estate portfolio. The 2001 Annual
Report is available online, as well as current
news and quarterly financial and operational
supplementary information.

New York Stock Exchange 
Symbol: AKR

Transfer Agent and Registrar

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
59 Maiden Lane
Plaza Level
New York, NY 10038
Tel: 877.777.0800
website: http://www.amstock.com
email: info@amstock.com

Legal Counsel

Paul, Hastings, Janofsky &
Walker, LLP
Park Avenue Tower
75 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022

Independent Auditors

Ernst & Young LLP
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

Investor Relations

Jon Grisham
Vice President
Tel: 516.767.8830 ext. 342
Fax: 516.767.8834
email: jgrisham@acadiarealty.com

Annual Meeting

The annual meeting will be held on May 16,
2002 at 10:00 am at the offices of Paul,
Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP, Park Avenue
Tower, 75 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022.

A copy of the Company’s annual report and
Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission may be obtained with-
out charge by contacting Investor Relations.

Dividend Reinvestment

Acadia Realty Trust offers a dividend reinvest-
ment plan that enables its shareholders to
automatically reinvest dividends as well as make
voluntary cash payments toward the purchase
of additional shares. To participate, contact
Acadia Realty Trust’s dividend reinvestment
agent at 800.937.5449 ext. 6820 or write to:

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
Attn: Dividend Reinvestment Dept.
59 Maiden Lane
Plaza Level
New York, NY 10038

For further information contact Investor
Relations.

20 Soundview Marketplace
Port Washington, NY 11050-2221
Tel: 516.767.8830

Left to Right
Mad River Station, Dayton, OH
Marketplace of Absecon, Absecon, NJ
Ledgewood Mall, Ledgewood, NJ

Acadia Realty Trust
Selected Financials  2001

Left to Right
Ledgewood Mall, Ledgewood, NJ

Abington Towne Center, Abington, PA
Pacesetter Park Shopping Center, Pomona, NY

Contents

1 Management’s Discussion and Analysis

11 Report of Independent Auditors

12 Consolidated Balance Sheets

13 Consolidated Statements of Income

14 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

15 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

17 Notes to Consolidated Statements

Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction

with the consolidated financial statements of the Com-

pany (including the related notes thereto) appearing

elsewhere in this Annual Report. Certain statements

contained in this report constitute forward-looking

statements within the meaning of the Private Securi-

ties Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking

statements involve known and unknown risks, uncer-

tainties, and other factors which may cause the actual

results, performance or achievements of the Company

decreases was an increase in rents from retenanting

activities and rent step-ups for existing tenants through-

out the balance of the portfolio during 2000 and 2001.

Percentage rents decreased $718,000, or 24%, to $2.3

million for 2001 compared to $3.0 million for 2000. This

decrease was primarily attributable to Property Disposi-

tions and certain tenants paying percentage rent in lieu

of minimum rent in 2000 pursuant to anchor co-ten-

ancy lease provisions. These tenants have reverted to

paying full minimum rent in 2001. Additionally, certain

tenant bankruptcies contributed to lower percentage

rent income in 2001.

to be materially different from any future results, per-

In total, expense reimbursements decreased $462,000,

formance or achievements expressed or implied by 

or 3%, from $14.2 million for 2000 to $13.8 million 

such forward-looking statements. Such factors include,

for 2001. Common area maintenance (CAM) expense

among others, the following: general economic and

reimbursements decreased $687,000, or 11%, from $6.0

business conditions, which will, among other things,

million in 2000 to $5.3 million in 2001. This resulted 

affect demand for rental space, the availability and

primarily from a decrease in reimbursements following

creditworthiness of prospective tenants, lease rents 

the planned termination of certain leases and the sale

and the availability of financing; adverse changes in 

of 160,000 square feet of the main building at the

the Company’s real estate markets, including, among

Abington Towne Center in connection with its redev-

other things, competition with other companies; risks

elopment commencing in 2000, and from Property 

of real estate development and acquisition; govern-

Dispositions. Real estate tax reimbursements increased

mental actions and initiatives; and environmental/

$225,000, which was primarily the result of general

safety requirements.

increases in real estate taxes experienced throughout

Results of Operations

Comparison of the year ended December 31,
2001 (2001) to the year ended December 31,
2000 (2000) 

Total revenues decreased $11.3 million, or 12%, to $85.5

million for 2001 compared to $96.8 million for 2000.

Minimum rents decreased $7.1 million, or 10%, to $67.0

million for 2001 compared to $74.1 million for 2000. Of

this decrease, $8.0 million was due to the loss of rents

following the sale of the Northwood Centre (December

2000), Marley Run Apartments (May 2001), Wesmark

Plaza (August 2001), Tioga West (October 2001) and

Glen Oaks Apartments (December 2001) (collectively,

Property Dispositions). Partially offsetting these

the portfolio in 2001.

Other income decreased $3.0 million, or 56%, from $5.3

million in 2000 to $2.3 million in 2001. This was prima-

rily the result of a decrease of $2.2 million in lease ter-

mination income (primarily at the Abington Towne

Center), a $174,000 decrease in third-party manage-

ment fees earned in 2001 following the cancellation 

of one management contract in November 2000 and

Property Dispositions.

Total operating expenses increased $12.3 million, or 21%,

to $72.5 million for 2001, from $60.2 million for 2000.

Excluding charges of $15.9 million for the impairment

of real estate, total operating expenses decreased $3.6

million, or 6% for 2001.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis  continued

Property operating expenses decreased $2.8 million, or

following certain loan payoffs, primarily as a result of

12%, to $20.4 million for 2001 compared to $23.2 million

Property Dispositions, during 2000 and 2001.

for 2000. This decrease resulted primarily from Property

Dispositions, a decrease in non-recurring repairs and

maintenance expense experienced throughout the port-

folio and a reduction in estimated property liability

claims related to prior year policies. These decreases

were partially offset by higher payroll costs and an

increase in bad debt expense in 2001.

Real estate taxes decreased $259,000, or 2%, from $11.5

million in 2000 to $11.2 million in 2001. This net decrease

was the result of a decrease in taxes following Property

Dispositions and the partial sale at the Abington Towne

Center as discussed above, offset by higher real estate

taxes experienced generally throughout the portfolio 

in 2001.

General and administrative expense increased

$499,000, or 10%, from $5.1 million for 2000 to $5.6 

million for 2001, which was primarily attributable to 

an increase in third-party professional fees in 2001.

Depreciation and amortization decreased $982,000,

or 5%, from $20.5 million for 2000 to $19.5 million for

2001. Depreciation expense decreased $907,000. This

was a result of a $1.5 million decrease related to Prop-

erty Dispositions, offset against additional depreciation

expense related to capitalized tenant installation costs

incurred during 2000 and 2001. Amortization expense

decreased $75,000, which was primarily the result of a

decrease in amortization of loan costs following certain

loan payoffs during 2000 and 2001.

The $149,000 cumulative effect of change in accounting

principle was a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 133,

whereby the Company recorded a transition adjust-

ment related to the January 1, 2001 valuation of two

LIBOR caps.

The $140,000 extraordinary loss in 2001 was a result

of the write-off of deferred financing fees as a result

of the early repayment of the related debt.

Comparison of the year ended December 31,
2000 (2000) to the year ended December 31,
1999 (1999) 

Total revenues increased $4.1 million, or 4%, to $96.8

million for 2000 compared to $92.7 million for 1999.

Minimum rents increased $1.2 million, or 2%, to $74.2

million for 2000 compared to $73.0 million for 1999.

Of this increase, $2.0 million was attributable to the

redevelopment of 239 Greenwich Avenue and re-anchor-

ing of the Ledgewood Mall (the 1999 Redevelopments).

Additionally, the full year effect in 2000 of the acquisi-

tion of the Mad River Shopping Center in February

1999, the Gateway Shopping Center in May 1999 and

the Pacesetter Park Shopping Center in November 1999

(the 1999 Acquisitions) resulted in an increase of $1.3

million. These increases were partially offset by $1.4 mil-

lion of non-recurring income received in 1999 related to

two settlements with former tenants and a $1.0 million

decrease in rents resulting from the planned termination

of various tenant leases at the Abington Towne Center as

Impairment of real estate of $15.9 million in 2001 was

part of the redevelopment and partial sale of the center.

due to the write-down of two properties that were held

for sale as of December 31, 2001 to net realizable value as

the anticipated sales proceeds (net of selling costs) were

expected to be insufficient to recover the associated car-

rying value of the property. One of these properties, for

which the Company recorded a $14.8 million impairment

loss, was sold subsequent to December 31, 2001.

Expense reimbursements increased $444,000, or 3%,

from $13.8 million for 1999 to $14.2 million for 2000. An

increase in real estate tax reimbursements of $601,000

was primarily the result of the 1999 Acquisitions and

1999 Redevelopments. This was partially offset by a

$157,000 decrease in CAM expense reimbursements.

This net decrease in CAM reimbursements was prima-

Interest expense of $18.6 million for 2001 decreased $6.6

rily a result of a $379,000 decrease in reimbursements

million, or 26%, from $25.2 million for 2000. Of the

following the termination of tenant leases in connec-

decrease, $3.6 million was due to a lower average interest

tion with the redevelopment of the Abington Towne

rate on the portfolio mortgage debt and $3.1 million was

Center, partially offset against an increase in reimburse-

attributable to lower average outstanding borrowings

ments related to the 1999 Acquisitions.

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Acadia Realty Trust | 2001 Selected Financials

Other income increased $2.4 million, or 83%, from $2.9

Interest expense of $25.2 million for 2000 increased 

million in 1999 to $5.3 million in 2000. $2.0 million of

$1.9 million, or 8%, from $23.3 million for 1999. Of the

this increase was attributable to lease termination

increase, $532,000 was a result of higher average out-

income received from former tenants at the Abington

standing borrowings related to property redevelop-

Towne Center.

Total operating expenses increased $1.8 million, or 3%,

to $60.2 million for 2000, from $58.4 million for 1999.

Property operating expenses increased $1.6 million, or

7%, to $23.2 million for 2000 compared to $21.6 million

for 1999. This increase was primarily attributable to

higher payroll costs and CAM expenses throughout

the portfolio as well as a $557,000 increase due to the

1999 Acquisitions. These increases were partially offset

against a decrease in bad debt expense in 2000.

Real estate taxes increased $928,000, or 9%, from $10.5

million for 1999 to $11.4 million for 2000. Of this increase,

$759,000 was a result of a higher assessment at the

Ledgewood Mall following the re-anchoring of Wal-Mart

and Circuit City and the 1999 Acquisitions. The balance of

this increase was experienced throughout the portfolio.

ments, $418,000 was due to a higher weighted average

interest rate on the portfolio and $899,000 was attrib-

utable to less capitalized interest in 2000.

Funds from Operations 

The Company considers funds from operations (FFO) 

as defined by the National Association of Real Estate

Investment Trusts (NAREIT) to be an appropriate sup-

plemental disclosure of operating performance for an

equity real estate investment trust (REIT) due to its

widespread acceptance and use within the REIT and

analyst communities. FFO is presented to assist investors

in analyzing the performance of the Company. How-

ever, the Company’s method of calculating FFO may be

different from methods used by other REITs and, accord-

ingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. FFO

does not represent cash generated from operations as

defined by accounting principles generally accepted in

Depreciation and amortization increased $573,000, or

the United States (GAAP) and is not indicative of cash

3%, from $19.9 million for 1999 to $20.5 million for 2000.

available to fund all cash needs, including distributions.

This increase was attributable to a $633,000 increase 

It should not be considered as an alternative to net

in depreciation expense, which was primarily related to

income for the purpose of evaluating the Company’s

the redevelopment of 239 Greenwich Avenue and the

performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.

1999 Acquisitions.

NAREIT defines FFO as net income (computed in accor-

General and administrative expense decreased $1.3 

dance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales

million, or 21%, from $6.3 million for 1999 to $5.0 mil-

of property, plus depreciation and amortization, and

lion for 2000. This variance was primarily the result

after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and

of a $766,000 decrease in third party professional 

joint ventures. Effective January 1, 2000, NAREIT clari-

fees in 2000 and an $189,000 decrease in office rent

fied the definition of FFO to include non-recurring

expense following the relocation of the Pennsylvania

events except those that are defined as extraordinary

regional office.

items under GAAP. The reconciliation of net income to

FFO for the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, 1999,

1998 and 1997 is as follows:

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis  continued

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Funds from Operations

Net income (loss)

$ 9,802

$ 19,907

$  7,195 

$ (13,898)

$ (1,564)

YEARS EN DED DECEMBER 31,

2001

2000

1999

1998 a

1997 a

Depreciation of real estate and amortization 

of leasing costs:

Wholly owned and consolidated partnerships

Unconsolidated partnerships 

Income (loss) attributable to minority interest(b)

(Gain) loss on sale of properties

Impairment of real estate

Extraordinary item — loss on extinguishment of debt

Cumulative effect of change in accounting Principle  

18,422

627

2,221

(17,734)

15,886 

140

149

19,325

625

5,674

(13,742)

—

—

—

18,949

626

3,106

1,284 

—

—

—

14,925

231 

(3,348)

175

11,560 

707 

—

12,993

—

(217)

12

—

—

— 

Funds from operations

$ 29,513

$ 31,789 

$ 31,160 

$ 10,352

$ 11,224

Notes:

(a)Effective January 1, 2000, NAREIT clarified the definition of FFO to include non-recurring events except those that are defined as
extraordinary items under GAAP. FFO for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997 have been restated above to conform to this
clarification.

(b)Does not include distributions paid to Preferred OP Unitholders.

Liquidity and Capital
Resources

Uses of Liquidity 

The Company’s principal uses of its liquidity are

expected to be for distributions to its shareholders 

and operating partnership (OP) unitholders, debt

Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund, LP

As discussed in the consolidated financial statements 

of the Company and the notes thereto appearing else-

where in this Annual Report, the Company has commit-

ted $20.0 million to a new joint venture formed with

four of its institutional shareholders for the purpose 

of acquiring additional community and neighborhood

service and loan repayments, and property investment

shopping centers.

which includes funding of its joint venture commit-

ments, acquisition, redevelopment, expansion and

Property Redevelopment and Expansion 

retenanting activities. In order to qualify as a REIT for

The Company’s redevelopment program focuses on

Federal income tax purposes, the Company must cur-

selecting well-located neighborhood and community

rently distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to

shopping centers and creating significant value through

its shareholders. On December 14, 2001, the Board of

retenanting and property redevelopment. At the onset

Trustees of the Company approved and declared a cash

of 2001, the Company had four properties under rede-

quarterly dividend for the quarter ended December 31,

velopment. Two of these projects were completed dur-

2001 of $0.12 per common share of beneficial interest

ing 2001 as follows:

(Common Share) and Common OP Unit. The dividend

was paid on January 15, 2002 to the shareholders of

record as of December 31, 2001. The Board of Trustees

also approved a distribution of $22.50 per Preferred 

OP Unit, which was paid on January 15, 2001.

Abington Towne Center — The Company completed the

redevelopment of this previously enclosed multi-level

mall located in the Philadelphia suburb of Abington,

Pennsylvania. In December 2000, the Company sold

approximately 160,000 square feet representing the

top two floors and the rear portion of the ground level

and the related parking area to the Target Corporation

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(Target) for $11.5 million. Target completed the construc-

the demolition of 90% of the property and the con-

tion of its store and opened for business in September

struction of a new anchor supermarket. Following the

2001. The Company has de-malled the balance of the

bankruptcy of Grand Union, the lease was assigned to

center consisting of approximately 46,000 square feet of

and assumed by Shaw’s Supermarkets. During October

the main building and 14,000 square feet of store space

2001, the Company executed a new lease with Shaw’s

in outparcel buildings, which it continues to own and

for the construction of a new 72,000-square-foot super-

operate. An existing anchor, T.J. Maxx, was relocated to 

market. This will replace the 32,000-square-foot store

a 27,000-square-foot space in the Company’s portion 

formerly occupied by Grand Union. Total costs to date

of the main building and reopened for business during

for this project, including the original acquisition costs,

2000. Costs for this project totaled approximately $3.5

are $8.2 million. The Company estimates $9.2 million of

million, net of amounts reimbursed by Target.

remaining costs to complete this redevelopment.

Methuen Shopping Center — This center, located in

Additionally, the Company currently estimates that

Methuen, Massachusetts (part of the Boston metropo-

for the remaining portfolio, capital outlays of approxi-

litan statistical area) was formerly anchored by a Caldor

mately $3.0 to $5.0 million will be required for tenant

department store. The Company acquired this lease 

improvements, related renovations and other property

out of bankruptcy and reanchored the center with 

improvements related to executed leases.

an 89,000-square-foot Wal-Mart which opened its

store in October 2001. Costs incurred for this project

were approximately $800,000.

The Company currently has two redevelopment projects

currently in progress as follows:

Elmwood Park Shopping Center — During 2001, the

Company continued with the redevelopment of this

center located in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, approxi-

mately ten miles west of New York City. The redevel-

opment consists of reanchoring, renovating and

expanding the existing 125,000-square-foot shopping

center by 30,000 square feet. The new anchor, a

49,000-square-foot freestanding Pathmark supermar-

ket, will replace the former undersized (28,000 square

feet) in-line Grand Union supermarket when com-

pleted. The project also includes the expansion of an

Share Repurchase Plan 

The Company’s repurchase of its Common Shares is an

additional use of liquidity. In January 2001, the Board 

of Trustees of the Company approved a continuation

and expansion of the Company’s existing stock repur-

chase program. Management is authorized, at its discre-

tion, to repurchase up to an additional $10.0 million of

the Company’s outstanding Common Shares. Through

March 22, 2002, the Company had repurchased 1,928,432

(net of 123,173 shares reissued) at a total cost of $11.6

million under the expanded share repurchase program

which allows for the repurchase of up to $20.0 million

of the Company’s outstanding Common Shares. The

program may be discontinued or extended at any time

and there is no assurance that the Company will pur-

chase the full amount authorized. As discussed in the

existing Walgreens drug store. As of December 31, 2001,

consolidated financial statements of the Company and

costs incurred on this project totaled $4.1 million. The

Company expects remaining redevelopment costs of

the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Annual

Report, in February 2002, the Company also conducted

approximately $3.3 million, net of reimbursements from

a Tender Offer whereby it purchased 4,136,321 Common

tenants, to complete this project in 2002. In addition,

Shares and 1,387,653 Common OP Units for a total of

the Company is obligated, in connection with the RDC

$33.4 million.

Transaction, to issue Common OP Units equal to up to

$2.8 million upon the supermarket rent commence-

ment at this project.

Gateway Shopping Center — The redevelopment of 

the Gateway Shopping Center, a partially enclosed 

mall located in South Burlington, Vermont, includes 

Sources of Liquidity 

The Company intends on using its newly formed joint

venture as the primary vehicle for future acquisitions.

Sources of capital for funding the Company’s joint ven-

ture commitment, other property acquisitions, redevel-

opment, expansion and retenanting, as well as future

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis  continued

repurchase of Common Shares are expected to be

See the consolidated financial statements of the 

obtained primarily from cash on hand, additional debt

Company and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere 

financings and sales of existing properties. As of

in this Annual Report for additional details related to

December 31, 2001, the Company had cash on hand 

the Company’s mortgage debt.

of $34.1 million as well as a $34.8 million note receiv-

able which was collected in full during January 2002.

In February 2002, $33.4 million of the Company’s work-

ing capital was utilized to fund the Tender Offer. As of

December 31, 2001, the Company had a total of approx-

imately $28.0 million of additional capacity with four

lenders, of which the Company is required to draw 

$7.7 million by June 2002 and an additional $9.4 million

by December 2002, or forego the ability to draw these

funds at any time during the remaining term of the

loans. Of the remaining capacity, approximately $4.0

is subject to additional leasing requirements at the 

collateral properties and certain lender requirements.

The Company also has seven properties that are cur-

rently unencumbered and therefore available as poten-

tial collateral for future borrowings. The Company

anticipates that cash flow from operating activities 

will continue to provide adequate capital for all debt

service payments, recurring capital expenditures and

REIT distribution requirements.

Financing and Debt 

At December 31, 2001, mortgage notes payable aggre-

The Company owns a 49% interest in each of the Cross-

roads Joint Venture and Crossroads II Joint Venture (col-

lectively, Crossroads), which collectively own a 311,000-

square-foot shopping center. The Company accounts for

its investment in Crossroads using the equity method

of accounting as it has a non-controlling investment in

Crossroads, but exercises significant influence. As such,

the Company’s financial statements reflect its share 

of income from, but not the assets and liabilities of

Crossroads. The Company’s pro-rata share of Crossroads

mortgage debt as of December 31, 2001 was $16.7 mil-

lion. Interest on the debt, which matures in October

2007, has been effectively fixed at 7.2% through vari-

able to fixed-rate swap agreements. The Company’s

effective pro-rata share of debt from Acadia Strategic

Opportunity Fund, LP, which has not yet acquired any

property, and, as such, currently has no debt, will be

approximately 22% of any future outstanding debt.

The Company currently has one outstanding letter 

of credit for $2.0 million, from which no amounts have

been drawn against, related to the completion of

certain work at one of its properties currently under

gated $261.6 million and were collateralized by 45 

redevelopment.

properties and related tenant leases. Interest on the

Company’s mortgage indebtedness ranged from 3.5% 

to 9.9% with maturities that ranged from March 2002

The following summarizes the financing and refinanc-

ing transactions since December 31, 2000:

to November 2021. Of the total outstanding debt, $105.6

On December 28, 2001, the Company closed on a $23.0

million, or 40%, was carried at fixed interest rates with

million loan with a bank. As of December 31, 2001, $12.4

a weighted average of 8.5%, and $156.0 million, or 60%,

million was funded under the loan. The Company is

was carried at variable rates with a weighted average 

required to draw an additional $7.7 million within six

of 3.9%. Taking into effect $50.0 million of notional

months following the closing of the loan, or forego 

principal under variable to fixed-rate swap agreements,

the ability to draw these funds at any time during the

$155.6 million of the portfolio, or 59% was fixed at a

remaining term of the loan. The availability of the

7.8% weighted average interest rate. Of the total out-

remaining $3.0 million is subject to achieving addi-

standing debt, $70.3 million will become due by 2003,

tional leasing requirements at the collateral properties.

with scheduled maturities of $46.7 million at a weighted

The debt, which is secured by three of the Company’s

average interest rate of 5.0% in 2002 and $23.6 million

properties, requires the monthly payment of interest

with a weighted average interest rate of 4.1% in 2003.

at the rate of LIBOR plus 175 basis points and principal

As the Company does not anticipate having sufficient

amortized over 25 years and matures January 1, 2007.

cash on hand to repay such indebtedness, it will need 

As of December 31, 2001, the funded loan proceeds were

to refinance this indebtedness or select other alter-

available for working capital purposes.

natives based on market conditions at that time.

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On December 21, 2001, the Company closed on a $26.0

The second swap agreement, which extends through

million loan with a bank. As of December 31, 2001, $16.0

October 1, 2006, provides for a fixed all-in rate of 6.28%

million was funded under the loan. The remaining bal-

on $20.0 million of notional principal.

ance, less environmental and engineering holdbacks 

of approximately $600,000 must be drawn within one

year from the loan closing, or the Company foregoes 

the ability to draw these funds at any time during the

remaining term of the loan. The debt, which is secured

On May 15, 2001 the Company repaid $14.1 million of

outstanding debt with a bank in connection with the

sale of the Marley Run Apartments.

On April 10, 2001 the Company repaid $3.5 million of

by two of the Company’s properties, requires the monthly

outstanding debt under a revolving credit facility with 

payment of interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 185 basis

a bank. Following this repayment, the Company had no

points and principal amortized over 25 years and matures

outstanding balance under this facility, which provides

January 1, 2007. Approximately $16.0 million, or two-

for total borrowings of up to $7.4 million and matures

thirds of the loan amount, must be swapped to fixed rate

in August 2003.

within a year. As of December 31, 2001, the funded loan

proceeds were available for working capital purposes.

On December 21, 2001, the Company repaid $17.6 million

of outstanding debt in connection with the sale of the

Glen Oaks Apartments.

On March 30, 2001, the Company fully repaid $9.9 

million of outstanding debt with a bank that was 

collateralized by one of the Company’s properties.

On March 29, 2001, the Company borrowed an addi-

tional $23.0 million under an existing $59.0 million

During August and September of 2001, the Company

secured financing line with a bank.

completed two interest rate swap transactions to

hedge the Company’s exposure to changes in interest

rates with respect to $50.0 million of LIBOR based 

variable-rate debt. The first swap agreement, which

extends through April 1, 2005, provides for a fixed all-

in rate of 6.55% on $30.0 million of notional principal.

On January 8, 2001, the Company partially repaid 

$10.1 million of a fixed-rate mortgage debt, which was

secured by two of the Company’s properties, with a 

life insurance company. On March 30, 2001, the remain-

ing outstanding debt of $7.9 million with this lender

was fully repaid.

Asset Sales 

Asset sales are an additional source of liquidity for the Company. Five assets were sold during 2001 and January 2002

as follows (dollar amounts in millions):

Property

Type

Sales Price

Proceeds

Marley Run Apartments

Apartment complex — 336 Units

Glen Oaks Apartments

Apartment complex — 463 Units

Wesmark Plaza

Shopping Center — 207,000 square feet

Tioga West

Shopping Center — 122,000 square feet

Union Plaza (Sold in 2002)

Shopping Center — 218,000 square feet

$27.4

$ 35.1

$ 5.7

$ 3.2

$ 4.8

$12.8

$15.2

$ 5.5

$ 3.1

$ 4.21

1 $3.6 million of this represents a note from the buyer

Additionally, in November 2001, the Company entered into a contract to sell the remaining portion of its non-core

portfolio to a single buyer. The portfolio consists of 17 retail properties that in the aggregate contain approximately

2.3 million square feet; ten are located in Pennsylvania and seven in various southeastern states ranging from Vir-

ginia to Florida. The portfolio is being sold subject to a fixed-rate, cross-collateralized and securitized loan, and the

contract is conditioned upon obtaining the lender’s consent permitting the buyer to assume the loan as well as other

customary conditions to closing and, as such, the completion of this transaction cannot be assured.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis  continued

Historical Cash Flow

Critical Accounting Policies

Cash and cash equivalents were $34.1 million and 

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial 

$22.2 million at December 31, 2001 and 2000, respec-

condition and results of operations is based upon the

tively. The increase of $11.9 million was a result of 

Company’s consolidated financial statements, which

the following increases and decreases in cash flows

have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The prep-

(amounts in millions):

Years Ended December 31,

2001

2000

Variance

Net Cash Provided by 

Operating Activities

$ 31.0

$ 32.6

$(1.6)

Net Cash Provided by 

Investing Activities

$ 21.4

$ 8.2

$13.2

aration of these financial statements requires manage-

ment to make estimates and judgments that affect the

reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and

expenses. The Company bases its estimates on histori-

cal experience and assumptions that are believed to 

be reasonable under the circumstances, the results 

of which form the basis for making judgments about

carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not

readily apparent from other sources. Actual results 

Net Cash Used in 

may differ from these estimates under different assump-

Financing Activities

$ (40.5)

$ (54.0)

$13.5

tions or conditions. The Company believes the following

The variance in net cash provided by operating activi-

ties resulted from a decrease of $1.6 million in operating

income before non-cash expenses in 2001 offset by a

net increase in cash provided by changes in operating

assets and liabilities of $91,000.

The variance in net cash used provided by investing

activities was primarily the result of an increase in net

sales proceeds of $9.3 million received in 2001 and a

decrease of $3.9 million in expenditures for real estate

acquisitions, development and tenant installation 

in 2001.

The decrease in net cash used in financing activities

resulted primarily from $58.7 of additional cash used 

in 2000 for the repayment of debt and $5.7 million 

of additional cash used in 2000 for the repurchase of

Common Shares. This was partially offset by a decrease

of $46.7 million in cash provided by additional borrow-

ings and $5.1 million of cash used for the redemption 

of OP Units in 2001.

critical accounting policies affect its significant judg-

ments and estimates used in the preparation of its 

consolidated financial statements.

Valuation of Property Held for Use and Sale

On a quarterly basis, the Company reviews the carrying

value of both properties held for use and for sale. The

Company records impairment losses and reduces the

carrying value of properties when indicators of impair-

ment are present and the expected undiscounted cash

flows related to those properties are less than their car-

rying amounts. In cases where the Company does not

expect to recover its carrying costs on properties held

for use, the Company reduces its carrying cost to fair

value, and for properties held for sale, the Company

reduces its carrying value to the fair value less costs to

sell. For the year ended December 31, 2001, an impair-

ment loss of $14.8 million was recognized related to 

a property sold subsequent to December 31, 2001.

Additionally, an impairment loss of $1.1 million was 

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recognized related to a shopping center that was held

for sale as of December 31, 2001. Management does 

not believe that the value of the remaining properties

Recently Issued Accounting
Pronouncements 

held for sale or properties in use are impaired as of

In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board

December 31, 2001.

Bad Debts

The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful

accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inabil-

ity of tenants to make payments on arrearages in billed

rents, as well as the likelihood that tenants will not

have the ability to make payment on unbilled rents

including estimated expense recoveries and straight-

line rent. As of December 31, 2001, the Company had

recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $2.4

million. If the financial condition of the Company’s ten-

ants were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of

their ability to make payments, additional allowances

may be required.

Inflation

(FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Stan-

dards (SFAS) No. 141, “Business Combinations,” and SFAS

No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” SFAS

No. 141 requires the purchase method to be used for

business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001.

SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill no longer be amor-

tized to earnings, but instead reviewed for impairment,

when the statement is required to be adopted on Janu-

ary 1, 2002. The adoption of these statements is not

expected to have a material impact on the financial posi-

tion or results of operations of the Company.

In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, “Account-

ing for Asset Retirement Obligations,” which addresses

the financial accounting and reporting for asset retire-

ment costs and related obligations and is effective for

fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The adoption

of this statement is not expected to have a material

The Company’s long-term leases contain provisions

impact on the financial position or results of operations

designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation 

of the Company.

on the Company’s net income. Such provisions include

clauses enabling the Company to receive percentage

rents based on tenants’ gross sales, which generally

increase as prices rise, and/or, in certain cases, escala-

tion clauses, which generally increase rental rates dur-

ing the terms of the leases. Such escalation clauses are

often related to increases in the consumer price index

or similar inflation indexes. In addition, many of the

Company’s leases are for terms of less than ten years,

which permits the Company to seek to increase rents

upon re-rental at market rates if current rents are below

the then existing market rates. Most of the Company’s

leases require the tenants to pay their share of operat-

ing expenses, including common area maintenance, real

estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing

the Company’s exposure to increases in costs and oper-

ating expenses resulting from inflation.

In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144,

“Accounting for the Impairment and Disposal of Long-

Lived Assets,” which supercedes SFAS No. 121, “Account-

ing for the Impairment of Long Lived Assets and for

Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of.” It also supercedes

the accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion

No. 30, “Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment

of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infre-

quently Occurring Events and Transactions.” SFAS No.

144 retains the fundamental provisions of SFAS No. 121

for recognition and measurement of the impairment

of long-lived assets to be held and used and measure-

ment of long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale,

but broadens the definition of what constitutes a dis-

continued operation and how the results of a discontin-

ued operation are to be measured and presented. The

statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after

December 15, 2001. The adoption of this statement is

not expected to have a material impact on the financial

position or results of operations of the Company.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis

Item 7A. Quantitative and
Qualitative Disclosures 
About Market Risk  

The Company’s primary market risk exposure is to

changes in interest rates related to the Company’s mort-

gage debt. See the consolidated financial statements and

notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report

for certain quantitative details related to the Company’s

mortgage debt.

In addition, $23.6 million of notional variable-rate prin-

cipal is hedged through the use of LIBOR caps as of

December 31, 2001. The Company also has two interest

rate swaps hedging the Company’s exposure to changes

in interest rates with respect to $16.7 million of LIBOR

based variable-rate debt related to its investment in

Crossroads. Of the Company’s total outstanding debt,

$70.3 million will become due by 2003. As the Company

intends on refinancing some or all of such debt at

the then-existing market interest rates which may 

Currently, the Company manages its exposure to fluc-

be greater than the current interest rate, the Company’s

tuations in interest rates primarily through the use 

interest expense would increase by approximately

of fixed-rate debt, interest rate swap agreements and

$703,000 annually if the interest rate on the refinanced

LIBOR caps. As of December 31, 2001, the Company had

debt increased by 100 basis points. Furthermore, inter-

total mortgage debt of $261.6 million of which $105.6

est expense on the Company’s variable debt as of

million, or 40%, was fixed-rate and $156.0 million, or

December 31, 2001 would increase by $1.1 million annu-

60%, was variable-rate based upon LIBOR plus certain

ally for a 100 basis point increase in interest rates. The

spreads. During 2001, the Company completed two

Company may seek additional variable-rate financing 

interest rate swap transactions to hedge the Company’s

if and when pricing and other commercial and financial

exposure to changes in interest rates with respect to

terms warrant. As such, the Company would consider

$50.0 million of LIBOR based variable-rate debt,

hedging against the interest rate risk related to such

effectively increasing the fixed-rate portion of its 

additional variable-rate debt through interest rate

total outstanding debt as of December 31, 2001 to 59%.

swaps and protection agreements, or other means.

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Report of Independent Auditors

To the Shareholders and Trustees of Acadia Realty Trust

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Acadia Realty Trust (a Maryland Trust) and 

subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of income,

shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001. These finan-

cial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion 

on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those 

standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial

statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the

amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used

and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.

We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated

financial position of Acadia Realty Trust and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the consolidated

results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001 

in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

New York, New York

February 22, 2002

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11

Consolidated Balance Sheets

In thousands, except  per  share  amounts

Assets

Real Estatei

Land

Buildings and improvements

Less: accumulated depreciation

Net Real Estate

Properties held for sale

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash in escrow

Investments in unconsolidated partnerships

Rents receivable, net

Note receivable

Prepaid expenses

Deferred charges, net

Other assets

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

Mortgage notes payable

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

Dividends and distributions payable

Due to related parties

Other liabilities

Total liabilities

Minority interest in Operating Partnership

Minority interests in majority-owned partnerships

Total minority interests

Shareholders’ equity:

Common Shares, $.001 par value, authorized

100,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 

28,697,666 and 28,150,472 shares, respectively

Additional paid-in capital

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Deficit

Total shareholders’ equity

See accompanying notes.

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Acadia Realty Trust | 2001 Selected Financials

December 31,

2001

2000

$

57,155

357,658

414,813

75,373

339,440

49,080

34,138

5,246

5,169

7,114

34,757

2,308

14,131

2,556

$ 69,206

444,933

514,139

102,461

411,678

49,445

22,167

5,213

6,784

9,667

—

2,905

13,026

2,726

$ 493,939

$ 523,611

$ 261,607

$ 277,112

5,705

4,119

107

4,487

276,025

37,387

1,429

38,816

29

189,378

(1,206)

(9,103)

179,098

$ 493,939

7,495

4,241

111

4,179

293,138

48,959

2,197

51,156

28

188,392

—

(9,103)

179,317

$ 523,611

Consolidated Statements of Income

In thousands, except  per  share  amounts

Revenuesi

Minimum rents

Percentage rents

Expense reimbursements

Other

Total revenues

Operating Expensesi

Property operating

Real estate taxes

General and administrative

Depreciation and amortization

Impairment of real estate

Total operating expenses

Operating income

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated partnerships

Gain (loss) on sale of properties

Interest expense

Income before minority interest, extraordinary item and 

cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

Minority interests

Extraordinary item — loss on early extinguishment of debt

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

Years Ended December 31,

2001

2000

1999

$ 67,014

$ 74,161

$ 73,021

2,330

13,768

2,348

85,460

20,398

11,209

5,556

19,478

15,886

72,527

12,933

504

17,734

(18,589)

12,582

(2,491)

(140)

(149)

3,048

14,230

5,319

96,758

23,198

11,468

5,057

20,460

—

60,183

36,575

645

13,742

(25,163)

25,799

(5,892)

—

—

2,994

13,786

2,908

92,709

21,606

10,540

6,337

19,887

—

58,370

34,339

584

(1,284)

(23,314)

10,325

(3,130)

—

—

Net income

$ 9,802

$ 19,907

$ 7,195

Earnings per Common Share — basic and dilutedi

Income before extraordinary item and cumulative effect of 

change in accounting principle

Extraordinary item

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

Net income per Common Share

See accompanying notes.

$

.37

(.01)

(.01)

$

.35

$

.$

.75

—

—

.75

$

.28

— 

—

$

.28

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13

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

In thousands, except  per  share  amounts

Common Shares

Shares

Amount

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss

Total
Shareholders'
Equity

Deficit

Balance, December 31, 1998

25,419,215

$ 25

$ 170,746

$ —

$ (16,180)

$ 154,591

Conversion of 700,000 OP Units to

Common Shares by limited partner

of the Operating Partnership 

700,000

Dividends declared ($.48 per

Common Share)

—

Repurchase of Common Shares

(394,900)

Income before minority interest

Minority interest’s equity

—

—

Balance, December 31, 1999

25,724,315

Conversion of 3,679,999 OP Units to

Common Shares by limited partners

1

—

—

—

—

26

5,012

(5,133)

(1,984)

—

—

168,641

of the Operating Partnership 

3,679,999

3

26,999

Dividends declared ($.48 per 

Common Share)

—

Repurchase of Common Shares

(1,339,905)

Reissuance of Common Shares

86,063

Income before minority interest

Minority interest’s equity

—

—

Balance, December 31, 2000

28,150,472

—

(1)

—

—

—

28

—

(7,691)

443

—

—

188,392

Conversion of 826,884 OP Units to

Common Shares by limited partners

of the Operating Partnership 

826,884

1

5,815

Repurchase of 8,000 OP Units 

from limited partner of the

Operating Partnership 

Dividends declared ($.48 per 

Common Share)

Repurchase of Common Shares

Reissuance of Common Shares

Purchase of minority interest in

majority-owned partnership

Unrealized loss on valuation of swap

agreements

Income before minority interest

Minority interest’s equity

—

—

(316,800)

37,110

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

8

(3,832)

(1,964)

239

720

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(1,206)

—

—

—

5,013

(7,195)

(12,328)

—

10,325

(3,130)

(1,984)

10,325

(3,130)

(16,180)

152,487

—

27,002

(12,830)

(12,830)

—

—

(7,692)

443

25,799

25,799

(5,892)

(5,892)

(9,103)

179,317

—

5,816

—

8

(9,802)

(13,634)

—

—

—

—

12,023

(2,221)

(1,964)

239

720

(1,206)

12,023

(2,221)

Balance at December 31, 2001

28,697,666

$ 29

$ 189,378

$ (1,206)

$ (9,103)

$179,098

See accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

In thousands, except  per  share  amounts

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net income

$ 9,802

$ 19,907

$

7,195

Years Ended December 31,

2001

2000

1999

Adjustments to reconcile net income

to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

Minority interests

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated partnerships

Provision for bad debts

Stock-based compensation

(Gain) loss on sale of properties

Extraordinary item — loss on early extinguishment of debt

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle

Impairment of real estate

Changes in assets and liabilities

Funding of escrows, net

Rents receivable

Prepaid expenses

Due to/from related parties

Other assets

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

Other liabilities

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Expenditures for real estate and improvements

Net proceeds from sale of properties

Contributions to unconsolidated partnerships

Distributions from unconsolidated partnerships

Payment of deferred leasing costs

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

19,478

2,491

(504)

1,195

239

(17,734)

140

149

15,886

(33)

1,358

597

(4)

(184)

(1,790)

(48)

31,038

(11,272)

33,713

(36)

1,252

(2,250)

21,407

20,460

19,887

5,892

(645)

453

443

(13,742)

—

—

—

1,250

(1,255)

47

130

(792)

470

(45)

32,573

(15,865)

24,413

—

1,324

(1,623)

8,249

3,130

(584)

1,404

—

1,284

—

—

—

2,943

(4,263)

(155)

(195)

(879)

(4,288)

407

25,886

(25,091)

6,128

—

637

(1,604)

(19,930)

Acadia Realty Trust | 2001 Selected Financials

15

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  continued

In thousands, except  per  share  amounts

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Principal payments on mortgage notes

Proceeds received on mortgage notes

Payment of deferred financing costs

Dividends paid

Distributions to minority interests in Operating Partnership

Distributions on Preferred OP Units

Distributions to minority interest in majority-owned partnerships

Redemption of Common OP Units

Repurchase of Common Shares

Purchase of minority interest in majority owned partnership

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR

Years Ended December 31,

2001

2000

1999

$ (75,155)

$ (133,838)

$(17,598)

59,650

(1,018)

(13,569)

(2,985)

(199)

(90)

(5,114)

(1,964)

(30)

(40,474)

11,971

22,167

106,350

(1,435)

(12,545)

(4,617)

(173)

(45)

—

(7,692)

—

(53,995)

(13,173)

35,340

48,168

(1,091)

(9,238)

(3,929)

—

(127)

—

(1,984)

—

14,201

20,157

15,183

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF YEAR

$ 34,138

$ 22,167

$ 35,340

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:

Cash paid during the year for interest, net of amounts

capitalized of $372, $439, and $1,299, respectively

$ 19,047

$ 25,035

$ 23,793

Supplemental Disclosures off
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:

Note received in connection with sale of property

$ 34,757

Disposition of real estate through assignment of debt

$ 22,051

Acquisition of real estate by assumption of debt

Acquisition of real estate by issuance of Preferred OP Units

See accompanying notes.

$ 18,521

$ 2,212

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Notes to Consolidated Statements

December 31, 2001

In thousands, except per share amounts

Note 1i

Organization, Basis of Presenta-
tion and Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies 

Acadia Realty Trust (the Company) is a fully integrated

and self-managed real estate investment trust (REIT)

$2,750 upon the commencement of rental payments

from a designated tenant at one of the acquired prop-

erties. Concurrent with the RDC Transaction, the Com-

pany appointed former RD Capital, Inc. executives Ross

Dworman as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,

and Kenneth F. Bernstein as President. In January 2001,

the Board of Trustees appointed Mr. Bernstein as 

Chief Executive Officer with Mr. Dworman remaining 

focused primarily on the ownership, acquisition, rede-

as Chairman.

velopment and management of neighborhood and

community shopping centers.

All of the Company’s assets are held by, and all of its

operations are conducted through, Acadia Realty Lim-

ited Partnership (the Operating Partnership or OP) and

its majority owned subsidiaries. As of December 31,

2001, the Company controlled 85% of the Operating

Partnership as the sole general partner. As the general

partner, the Company is entitled to share, in proportion

to its percentage interest, in the cash distributions and

profits and losses of the Operating Partnership. The 

limited partners represent entities or individuals who

contributed their interests in certain properties or part-

nerships to the Operating Partnership in exchange for

As of December 31, 2001, the Company operated 53

properties, which it owned or had an ownership inter-

est in, consisting of 49 neighborhood and community

shopping centers, one enclosed shopping mall and three

multi-family properties, all of which are located in the

Eastern and Midwestern regions of the United States.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the con-

solidated accounts of the Company and its majority

owned subsidiaries, including the Operating Partner-

ship. Non-controlling investments in partnerships are

accounted for under the equity method of accounting

as the Company exercises significant influence.

common or preferred units of limited partnership inter-

Use of Estimates 

est (Common or Preferred OP Units). Limited partners

holding Common OP Units are generally entitled to

exchange their units on a one-for-one basis for common

shares of beneficial interest of the Company (Common

Shares). This structure is commonly referred to as an

umbrella partnership REIT or “UPREIT.”

On August 12, 1998, the Company completed a major

reorganization (RDC Transaction) in which it acquired

twelve shopping centers, five multi-family properties

and a 49% interest in one shopping center along with

certain third party management contracts and promis-

sory notes from real estate investment partnerships

(RDC Funds) managed by affiliates of RD Capital, Inc.

In exchange for these and a cash investment of $100,000,

the Company issued 11.1 million Common OP Units and

15.3 million Common Shares to the RDC Funds. After

giving effect to the conversion of the Common OP Units

the RDC Funds beneficially owned 72% of the Common

Shares as of the closing of the RDC Transaction. The

Company is also obligated to issue OP Units valued at

The preparation of the financial statements in conform-

ity with accounting principles generally accepted in the

United States requires management to make estimates

and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in

the financial statements and accompanying notes.

Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Properties 

Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated

depreciation. Expenditures for acquisition, develop-

ment, construction and improvement of properties,

as well as significant renovations are capitalized. Inter-

est costs are capitalized until construction is substan-

tially complete. Depreciation is computed on the

straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 

30 to 40 years for buildings and the shorter of the use-

ful life or lease term for improvements, furniture, fix-

tures and equipment. Expenditures for maintenance

and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. The

Company records impairment losses and reduces the

Acadia Realty Trust | 2001 Selected Financials

17

Notes to Consolidated Statements  continued

carrying value of properties when indicators of impair-

Reimbursements from tenants for real estate taxes,

ment are present and the expected undiscounted cash

insurance and other property operating expenses 

flows related to those properties are less than their car-

are recognized as revenue in the period the expenses

rying amounts. In cases where the Company does not

are incurred.

expect to recover its carrying costs on properties held

for use, the Company reduces its carrying cost to fair

value, and for properties held for sale, the Company

reduces its carrying value to the fair value less costs to

sell. For the year ended December 31, 2001, an impair-

ment loss of $14,756 was recognized related to a prop-

erty sold subsequent to December 31, 2001. Additionally,

An allowance for doubtful accounts has been provided

against certain tenant accounts receivable which are

estimated to be uncollectible. Rents receivable at

December 31, 2001 and 2000 are shown net of an

allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,376 and $1,738,

respectively.

an impairment loss of $1,130 was recognized related to 

Cash and Cash Equivalents 

a shopping center that was held for sale as of Decem-

ber 31, 2001. Management does not believe that the

The Company considers all highly liquid investments

with an original maturity of three months or less when

value of the remaining properties held for sale or prop-

purchased to be cash equivalents.

erties in use are impaired as of December 31, 2001. As 

of December 31, 2001, 19 of the Company’s shopping 

centers were held for sale. Of these properties, 17 are

under contract to a single buyer and subject to a cross-

collateralized and securitized loan. As such, the sale 

is conditioned upon obtaining the lender’s consent

permitting the buyer to assume the loan.

Deferred Costs 

Cash in Escrow 

Cash in escrow consists principally of cash held for 

real estate taxes, property maintenance, insurance,

minimum occupancy and property operating income

requirements at specific properties as required by cer-

tain loan agreements.

Income Taxes 

Fees and costs incurred in the successful negotiation 

of leases have been deferred and are being amortized

on a straight-line basis over the terms of the respective

leases. Fees and costs incurred in connection with

The Company has made an election to be taxed, and

believes it qualifies as a REIT under Sections 856

through 860 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,

as amended. A REIT will generally not be subject to 

obtaining financing have been deferred and are being

federal income taxation on that portion of its income

amortized over the term of the related debt obligation.

that qualifies as REIT taxable income to the extent

Revenue Recognition 

Leases with tenants are accounted for as operating

leases. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line

basis over the term of the respective leases. As of

that it distributes at least 90% of its taxable income 

to its shareholders and complies with certain other

requirements. Accordingly, no provision has been made

for federal income taxes for the Company in the accom-

panying consolidated financial statements. The Company

December 31, 2001 and 2000, unbilled rents receivable

is subject to state income or franchise taxes in certain

relating to straight-lining of rents were $4,828 and

$4,098, respectively.

Percentage rents are recognized in the period when 

the tenant sales breakpoint is met.

states in which some of its properties are located. These

state taxes, which in total are not significant, are included

in general and administrative expenses in the accompa-

nying consolidated financial statements.

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Acadia Realty Trust | 2001 Selected Financials

Earnings Per Common Share 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Basic earnings per share was determined by dividing

In July 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141,“Business Com-

the net applicable income or loss to common share-

binations,” and SFAS No. 142,“Goodwill and Other Intan-

holders for the year by the weighted average number 

gible Assets.” SFAS No. 141 requires the purchase method

of Common Shares outstanding during each year con-

to be used for business combinations initiated after June

sistent with the Financial Accounting Standards Board

30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill no longer be

Statement No. 128. The weighted average number of

amortized to earnings, but instead reviewed for impair-

Common Shares outstanding for the years ended

ment, when the statement is required to be adopted on

December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999 were 28,313,070,

January 1, 2002. The adoption of these statements is not

26,437,265 and 25,708,787, respectively.

expected to have a material impact on the financial posi-

Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilu-

tion or results of operations of the Company.

tion that could occur if securities or other contracts to

In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, “Account-

issue Common Shares were exercised or converted into

ing for Asset Retirement Obligations,” which addresses

Common Shares or resulted in the issuance of Common

the financial accounting and reporting for asset retire-

Shares that then shared in the earnings of the Com-

ment costs and related obligations and is effective for

pany. For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and

fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The adoption

1999 no additional shares were reflected as the impact

of this statement is not expected to have a material

would be anti-dilutive in such years.

impact on the financial position or results of operations

Interest Rate Hedges

On January 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of

Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, “Account-

ing for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,”

as amended by SFAS No. 138, “Accounting for Certain

Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities.”

SFAS No. 133, as amended, establishes accounting and

reporting standards for derivative instruments. Specifi-

cally, SFAS No. 133 requires an entity to recognize all

derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the state-

ment of financial position and to measure those instru-

ments at fair value. Additionally, the fair value of those

instruments will affect either shareholders’ equity 

or net income depending on whether the derivative

instrument qualifies as a hedge for accounting pur-

poses and, if so, the nature of the hedging activity.

In connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 133, the

Company recorded a transition adjustment of $149

related to the January 1, 2001 valuation of two LIBOR

caps that hedge $23,203 of variable-rate mortgage debt.

This adjustment is reflected as a cumulative effect of a

change in accounting principle in the accompanying

financial statements.

of the Company.

In October, 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, “Account-

ing for the Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived

Assets,” which supercedes SFAS No. 121, “Accounting 

for the Impairment of Long Lived Assets and for Long-

Lived Assets to be Disposed Of.” It also supercedes the

accounting and reporting provisions of APB Opinion 

No. 30, “Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment

of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infre-

quently Occurring Events and Transactions.” SFAS No.

144 retains the fundamental provisions of SFAS No. 121

for recognition and measurement of the impairment of

long-lived assets to be held and used and measurement

of long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, but broad-

ens the definition of what constitutes a discontinued

operation and how the results of a discontinued opera-

tion are to be measured and presented. The statement

is effective for fiscal years beginning after December

15, 2001. The adoption of this statement is not expected

to have a material impact on the financial position or

results of operations of the Company.

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Notes to Consolidated Statements  continued

Comprehensive Income

The Company sold its interest in the Marley Run Apart-

Comprehensive income for the year ended December 31,

ments for $27,400 on May 15, 2001, recognizing a $7,035

2001 totaled $8,596 and was comprised of net income

gain on the sale. Net proceeds after the repayment of

of $9,802 and other comprehensive loss of $1,206. The

the associated debt and other closing costs were $12,803

following table sets forth the change in accumulated

of which $4,765 was used to redeem 680,667 Common

other comprehensive loss for the period since Decem-

OP Units at $7.00 per unit. The redemption price repre-

ber 31, 2000:

Accumulated other comprehensive loss 

Balance at December 31, 2000

Unrealized loss on valuation of 

swap agreements

Balance at December 31, 2001 

$ —

1,206

$ 1,206

As of December 31, 2001, the balance in accumulated

other comprehensive loss was comprised entirely of

sented a premium of $0.35 over the market price of the

Company’s Common Shares as of the redemption date.

These redeemed Common OP Units were held by the

original owners of the property who contributed it to

the Company in connection with the ROC Transaction.

Pursuant to the RDC Transaction, the Company agreed

to indemnify the Common OP Unit holders for any

income taxes recognized with respect to a disposition

of the property within five years following the contribu-

tion of the property. As part of the redemption as dis-

unrealized losses on the valuation of swap agreements.

cussed above, the Common OP Unit holders waived

Reclassifications 

their rights to this tax reimbursement which the Com-

pany estimated to be in excess of $2.00 per Common

Certain 2000 and 1999 amounts were reclassified to

OP Unit.

conform to the 2001 presentation.

2000 Dispositions 
On December 14, 2000, the Company sold the North-

wood Centre, located in Tallahassee, Florida, for $31,500

resulting in a $15,616 gain on the sale. The buyer assumed

the mortgage balance of $22,051 and acquired various

mortgage-related escrows for $1,784 which, following

additional net closing adjustments and costs, resulted

in net proceeds of $11,026 to the Company.

On December 11, 2000, the Company sold approxi-

mately 160,000 square feet of the main building and

related parking lot at the Abington Towne Center for

$11,500 resulting in a $1,035 loss on the sale. The Com-

pany retained ownership of approximately 50,000

square feet of the main building, as well as the out-

parcels (14,000 square feet) and related parking areas.

Total sales proceeds were $1,366 following the repay-

ment of the mortgage balance of $10,137 and addi-

tional net closing adjustments and costs.

Note 2i

Acquisition and Disposition 
of Properties 

2001 Dispositions
On December 21, 2001, the Company sold the Glen Oaks

Apartments, a 463 unit multi-family property located in

Greenbelt, Maryland for $35,100 resulting in an $8,546

gain on the sale. As part of the transaction, the Com-

pany received a promissory note (which was secured by

an irrevocable letter of credit) for $34,757, which was

subsequently paid in January 2002 resulting in net pro-

ceeds of $15,205 after closing costs and the repayment

of mortgage debt of $17,595.

On October 4, 2001, the Company sold the Tioga 

West shopping center, a 122,000 square foot shopping

center located in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, for 

$3,200 resulting in a $908 gain on the sale and net

proceeds of $3,078.

On August 27, 2001 the Company sold the Wesmark

Plaza, a 207,000 square foot shopping center located 

in Sumter, South Carolina, for $5,750, recognizing a

$1,245 gain on the sale and net proceeds of $5,533.

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On August 25, 2000, the Company sold 13 acres at the

On February 24, 1999, the Company acquired the 

Union Plaza, located in New Castle, Pennsylvania, for

Mad River Station, a 154,000 square foot shopping 

$1,900 resulting in a $839 loss on the sale. Proceeds

center located in Dayton, Ohio for $11,500. The Com-

from the sale totaled $1,882 after net closing costs and

pany assumed $7,661 in mortgage debt and funded 

adjustments.

the remaining purchase from working capital.

1999 Acquisitions and Dispositions 
On November 16, 1999, the Company acquired 100% 

of the partnership interests of the limited partnership

which owns the Pacesetter Park Shopping Center,

a 96,000 square foot community shopping center

located in Rockland County, New York. The aggregate

purchase price of $7,400 consisted of the assumption 

The Company sold two properties during 1999, the

Searstown Mall on February 1, 1999 for a sale price of

$3,300 and the Auburn Plaza on March 29, 1999 for

$3,500 resulting in a $1,284 total loss on the sales.

Note 3i

Segment Reporting 

of $4,637 in first mortgage debt and the issuance of

The Company has two reportable segments: retail prop-

$2,212 in preferred Operating Partnership units with 

erties and multi-family properties. The accounting poli-

the balance funded from working capital.

cies of the segments are the same as those described 

On May 5, 1999, the Company acquired the sole general

partner’s interest in the limited partnership owning the

Gateway Shopping Center , a 122,000 square foot shop-

ping center located in Burlington, Vermont, for $6,547.

The interest was acquired out of bankruptcy by restructur-

ing and assuming the mortgage debt of $6,222. The bal-

ance of the purchase was funded from working capital.

in the summary of significant accounting policies. The

Company evaluates property performance primarily

based on net operating income before depreciation,

amortization and certain nonrecurring items. The

reportable segments are managed separately due to

the differing nature of the leases and property opera-

tions associated with the retail versus residential ten-

ants. The table on the following page sets forth certain

segment information for the Company as of and for 

the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000, and 1999

(does not include unconsolidated partnerships):

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Notes to Consolidated Statements  continued

In thousands, except per share amounts

2001

2000

1999

Retail Multi-Family

All

Retail Multi-Family

All

Retail Multi-Family

Properties Properties Other

Total

Properties Properties Other

Total

Properties Properties

All
Other

Total

Revenues

$ 70,207

$ 13,597

$ 1,656 $ 85,460 $ 79,229

$ 15,396

$ 2,133

$96,758

$ 75,823

$ 14,915

$ 1,971

$ 92,709

Property operating expenses
and real estate taxes

Net property income 
before depreciation
and amortization 

Depreciation and 
amortization

Interest expense

25,651

5,956

—

31,607

28,547

6,119

—

34,666

26,190

5,956

—

32,146

44,556

7,641

1,656

53,853

50,682

9,277

2,133

62,092

49,633

8,959

1,971

60,563

17,205

14,826

1,919

3,763

354

—

19,478

18,064

18,589

20,802

2,066

4,361

330

20,460

25,163

17,817

19,199

1,829

4,115

—

—

241

—

—

19,887

23,314

569,521

Real estate at cost

377,472

37,341

— 414,813

430,841

83,298

514,139

487,376

82,145

Total assets

453,012

35,758

5,169

493,939

435,287

81,540

6,784

523,611

481,175

82,165

7,463

570,803

Gross leasable area 

(multi-family: 1,474 units
[2001], and 2,273 [2000 
and 1999])

Expenditures for real 
estate and improvements

REVENUES

Total revenues for 

7,982

1,207

10,012

1,260

—

—

9,189

8,371

2,039

—

10,410

8,817

2,039

11,272

14,712

1,153

—

15,865

23,912

1,179

—

—

10,856

25,091

reportable segments

$ 86,451

Elimination of intersegment
ground rent and manage-
ment fee income

Total consolidated 
revenues

PROPERTY OPERATING
EXPENSES AND
REAL ESTATE TAXES

Total property operating 

expenses and real estate 
taxes for reportable 
segments

(991)

$ 85,460

$ 32,598

Elimination of intersegment
management fee expense

(991)

Total consolidated 

expense

$ 31,607

RECONCILIATION TO INCOME
BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST,
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM AND
CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE
IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE

Net property income 
before depreciation 
and amortization 

Depreciation and 
amortization

$ 53,853

(19,478)

General and administrative

(5,556)

Equity in earnings of 
unconsolidated 
partnerships

Gain (loss) on sale 
of properties

Interest expense

Impairment of real estate

Income before minority 
interest, extraordinary
item and cumulative
effect of change in 
accounting principle

504

17,734

(18,589)

(15,886)

$ 97,710

(952)

$ 96,758

$ 35,618

(952)

$ 34,666

$ 62,092

(20,460)

(5,057)

645

13,742

(25,163)

—

$ 93,766

(1,057)

$ 92,709

$ 33,203

(1,057)

$ 32,146

$ 60,563

(19,887)

(6,337)

584

(1,284)

(23,314)

—

$ 12,582

$ 25,799

$ 10,325

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Note 4i

Investment in Unconsolidated
Partnerships
Crossroads

In connection with the RDC Transaction, the Company

acquired a 49% interest in each of the Crossroads Joint

Venture and Crossroads II Joint Venture (collectively,

Crossroads) which collectively own a 311,000 square

foot shopping center in Greenburgh, New York. The

Company accounts for its investment in Crossroads

using the equity method. Summary financial informa-

tion of Crossroads and the Company’s investment in

Years Ended December 31,

2001

2000

1999

Statement of Income

Total revenue

$ 7,174

$7,242

$7,003

Operating and 

other expenses

2,159

1,895

1,910

Interest expense

2,620

2,699

2,568

Depreciation and 

amortization

538

532

534

Net income

$1,857

$ 2,116

$ 1,991

and share of income from Crossroads is as follows:

Company’s share of 

Balance Sheet

Assets:

December 31,

net income

$ 910

$ 1,037

$ 976

2001

2000

Amortization of excess 

investment (See below)

392

392

392

Income from partnerships

$ 518

$ 645

$ 584

Rental property, net

$ 7,997

$ 8,446

The unamortized excess of the Company’s investment

Other assets 

3,715

4,655

over its share of the net equity in Crossroads at the

Total assets

$ 11,712 

$ 13,101

Liabilities and partners’ equity

date of acquisition was $19,580. The portion of this

excess attributable to buildings and improvements is

being amortized over the life of the related property.

Mortgage note payable 

$ 34,133

$ 34,642

Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund, LP (ASOF)

Other liabilities 

2,759

736

On September 28, 2001, the Company entered into 

Partners’ equity 

(25,180)

(22,277)

a joint venture with four of its current institutional

investors. Under the terms of the joint venture agree-

ment, the Company and the investors will contribute

Total liabilities and 

partners’ equity 

$ 11,712

$ 13,101

$20,000 and $70,000, respectively, and will seek to

Company’s investment

$

5,147

$ 6,784

acquire up to $300,000 of real estate assets, focusing

on neighborhood and community shopping centers.

The Company will earn a pro-rata return on its invested

equity and standard fees for construction, leasing and

management. The Company will also earn an asset

management fee equal to 1.5% of the total committed

capital, as well as the opportunity to earn additional

amounts based on certain investment return thresholds.

As of and for the period ended December 31, 2001, ASOF

had total assets and equity, each of $98, and a net loss

of $402. The Company’s investment in, and share of net

loss of ASOF were $22 and $14, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Statements  continued

Note 5i

Deferred Charges 

Deferred charges consist of the following as of 

December 31, 2001 and 2000:

2001

2000

ronmental and engineering holdbacks of approximately

$600, must be drawn within one year from the loan clos-

ing, or the Company foregoes the ability to draw these

funds at any time during the remaining term of the loan.

The debt, which is secured by two of the Company’s prop-

erties, requires the monthly payment of interest at the

Deferred financing costs

$ 7,553

$ 7,091

rate of LIBOR plus 185 basis points and principal amor-

Deferred leasing and other costs 

14,893

13,092

tized over 25 years and matures January 1, 2007. Approxi-

Accumulated amortization

(8,315)

(7,157)

22,446

20,183

mately $16,000, or two-thirds of the loan amount, must

be swapped to fixed rate within a year. As of December

31, 2001, the funded loan proceeds were available for

$ 14,131

$ 13,026

working capital purposes.

Note 6i

Mortgage Loans 

At December 31, 2001, mortgage notes payable aggre-

gated $261,607 and were collateralized by 45 properties

and related tenant leases. Interest rates ranged from

3.49% to 9.88%. Mortgage payments are due in monthly

installments of principal and/or interest and mature 

on various dates through 2021. Certain loans are cross-

collateralized and cross-defaulted as part of a group 

of properties. The loan agreements contain customary

representations, covenants and events of default. Cer-

tain loan agreements require the Company to comply

with certain affirmative and negative covenants, includ-

ing the maintenance of certain debt service coverage

and leverage ratios.

On December 28, 2001, the Company closed on a $23,000

loan with a bank. As of December 31, 2001, $12,350 was

funded under the loan. The Company is required to draw

an additional $7,650 within six months following the

closing of the loan, or forego the ability to draw these

funds at any time during the remaining term of the loan.

The availability of the remaining $3,000 is subject to

achieving additional leasing requirements at the collat-

On December 21, 2001, the Company repaid $17,600 

of outstanding debt in connection with the sale of 

the Glen Oaks Apartments.

During August and September of 2001, the Company

completed two interest rate swap transactions to hedge

the Company’s exposure to changes in interest rates

with respect to $50,000 of LIBOR based variable rate

debt. The first swap agreement, which extends through

April 1, 2005, provides for a fixed all-in rate of 6.55% 

on $30,000 of notional principal. The second swap

agreement, which extends through October 1, 2006,

provides for a fixed all-in rate of 6.28% on $20,000 

of notional principal.

On May 15, 2001 the Company repaid $14,100 of out-

standing debt with a bank in connection with the 

sale of the Marley Run Apartments.

On April 10, 2001 the Company repaid $3,500 of out-

standing debt under a revolving credit facility with a

bank. Following this repayment, the Company had no

outstanding balance under this facility, which provides

for total borrowings of up to $7,400.

On March 30, 2001, the Company fully repaid $9,900 

of outstanding debt with a bank that was collateralized

eral properties. The debt, which is secured by three of the

by one of the Company’s properties.

Company’s properties, requires the monthly payment of

interest at the rate of LIBOR plus 175 basis points and

principal amortized over 25 years and matures January 1,

2007. As of December 31, 2001, the funded loan proceeds

On March 29, 2001, the Company borrowed an addi-

tional $23,000 under an existing $59,000 secured

financing line with a bank.

were available for working capital purposes.

On January 8, 2001, the Company partially repaid $10,100

On December 21, 2001, the Company closed on a $26,000

loan with a bank. As of December 31, 2001, $16,000 was

funded under the loan. The remaining balance, less envi-

of a fixed-rate mortgage debt, which was secured by two

of the Company’s properties. On March 30, 2001, the

remaining outstanding debt of $7,900 with this lender

was fully repaid.

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The following table summarizes the Company’s mortgage indebtedness as of December 31, 2001 and 2000:

In thousands, except  per  share  amounts

DECEMBER 31,

Properties

Monthly

2001

2000

Interest Rate

Maturity

Encumbered

Payment Terms

MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE — VARIABLE-RATE

Fleet Bank, N.A.

Fleet Bank, N.A.

Sun America Life Insurance Company

Sun America Life Insurance Company

KBC Bank

Fleet Bank, N.A.

Fleet Bank, N.A.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

First Union National Bank
Dime Savings Bank of New York

Fleet Bank, N.A.

Dime Savings Bank of New York

$ 4,051

$

4,110

3.79% (LIBOR + 1.75%)

9,106

13,521

9,682

—

—

8,853

10,800

13,512
58,149

12,350

16,000

9,216

13,774

9,856

14,238

3,500

8,965

3.82% (LIBOR + 1.78%)

4.28% (LIBOR + 2.05%)

4.65% (LIBOR + 2.05%)

— (LIBOR + 1.50%)

—

3.89% (LIBOR + 1.75%)

10,800

4.20% (LIBOR + 2.00%)

13,636
35,814

3.49% (LIBOR + 1.45%)
3.87% (LIBOR + 1.75%)

— 3.73% (LIBOR + 1.75%)

— 3.73% (LIBOR + 1.85%)

Total variable-rate debt

156,024

123,909

MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE — FIXED RATE

Sun America Life Insurance Company

Huntoon Hastings Capital Corp.

North Fork Bank

Anchor National Life Insurance Company

Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.

Mellon Mortgage Company

Northern Life Insurance Company

Reliastar Life Insurance Company

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Bank of America, N.A.

Bank of America, N.A.

Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital

Total fixed-rate debt

Notes:

—

6,194

—

3,676

—

7,305

2,619

1,805

24,820

11,017

5,508

42,639

17,999

6,222

9,887

3,775

17,792

7,442

2,895

1,996

25,148

11,100

5,550

43,397

105,583

153,203

$261,607

$ 277,112

7.75%

9.88%

7.75%

7.93%

8.32%

9.60%

7.70%

7.70%

8.13%

7.55%

7.55%

8.84%

03/15/02

05/31/02

08/01/02

10/01/02

—

03/01/03

08/01/03

11/01/03

01/01/05
04/01/05

01/01/07

01/01/07

—

09/01/02

—

01/01/04

—

05/23/05

12/01/08

12/01/08

11/01/10

01/01/11

01/01/11

11/01/21

(1)

(3)

(4)

(5)

—

(6)

(7)

(8)

(9)
(10)

(11)

(12)

—

(13)

—

(14)

—

(15)

(16)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(2)

(2)

(2)

(2)

—

(2)

(2)

(21)

(2)
(2)

(2)

(2)

—

$ 55 (2)

—

$ 33 (2)

—

$ 70 (2)

$ 41 (2)

$ 28 (2)

$ 197 (2)

$ 78 (2)

$ 39 (2)

$ 380 (2)

(1) Town Line Plaza 

(10) Ledgewood Mall 

(16) Manahawkin Shopping 

(2) Monthly principal and 

interest

(3) Smithtown Shopping Center 

(4) Merrillville Plaza 

(5) Village Apartments 

(6) Marketplace of Absecon

New Loudon Center 
Route 6 Plaza
Bradford Towne Centre 
Berlin Shopping Center

(11) Branch Shopping Center
Abington Towne Center 
Methuen Shopping Center 

(12) Walnut Hill Plaza 

(7) Soundview Marketplace 

Bloomfield Town Square 

(8) Green Ridge Plaza 

(13) Gateway Shopping Center 

Luzerne Street Plaza 
Valmont Plaza 

(9) 239 Greenwich Avenue 

(14) Pittston Plaza 

(15) Mad River Shopping Center

Center

(17) Crescent Plaza

East End Centre

(18) GHT Apartments

(19) Colony Apartments

(20) Midway Plaza

Kings Fairgrounds
Shillington Plaza
Dunmore Plaza
Kingston Plaza
25th Street Shopping Center
Circle Plaza
Northside Mall

Monroe Plaza
New Smyrna Beach
Mountainville Plaza
Cloud Springs Plaza
Birney Plaza
Troy Plaza
Martintown Plaza
Plaza 15
Ames Plaza

(21) Interest only until 5/02;
monthly principal and 
interest thereafter

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Notes to Consolidated Statements  continued

The scheduled principal repayments of all mortgage

indebtedness as of December 31, 2001 are as follows:

Hedge  Notional 
Type

Value

Interest
Maturity

Fair 
Value

Rate

2002

2003 

2004

2005 

2006 

Thereafter 

$ 46,699

23,573

7,761

77,444

40,835

65,295

$261,607

Note 7i

Interest Rate Hedges

During 2001, the Company completed two interest rate

swap transactions to hedge the Company’s exposure 

Swap1
Swap1
Swap

Swap

$ 11,974

5.94% 6/16/07

$ (545)

5,000

6.48% 6/16/07

30,000

4.80%

4/1/05

20,000

4.53% 10/1/06

(358)

(561)

204

—

Caps

9/1/02
1Relates to the Company’s investment in Crossroads.

24,000

6.50%

On December 31, 2001, the derivative instruments were

reported at their fair value as other liabilities ($357) and

investments in unconsolidated partnerships ($903).

For the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company

recorded a $54 expense due to partial ineffectiveness

on one of the swaps. The ineffectiveness resulted from

differences between the swap notional and the princi-

to changes to interest rates with respect to $50,000 

pal amount of the hedged debt.

of LIBOR based variable-rate debt. The first swap agree-

ment, which extends through April 1, 2005, provides 

for a fixed all-in rate of 6.55% (includes a credit spread

of 1.75%) on $30,000 of notional principal. The second

swap agreement, which extends through October 1,

2006, provides for a fixed all-in rate of 6.28% (includes

a credit spread of 1.75%) on $20,000 of notional principal.

The Company is also a party to two swap agreements

with a bank through its 49% interest in Crossroads (see

note 4). These swap agreements effectively fix the inter-

est rate on the Company’s pro rata share, or $16,725, of

the joint venture mortgage debt.

As of December 31, 2001, unrealized losses of $1,206 

representing the fair value of the aforementioned

swaps were reflected in accumulated other compre-

hensive loss, a component of shareholder’s equity.

The following table summarizes the notional values

and fair values of the Company’s derivative financial

instruments. The notional value provides an indication

of the extent of the Company’s involvement in these

The Company’s interest rate hedges are designated 

as cash flow hedges and hedge the future cash out-

flows on debt. Interest rate swaps that convert variable

payments to fixed payments, such as those held by the

Company, as well as interest rate caps, floors, collars,

and forwards are cash flow hedges. The unrealized gains/

losses in the fair value of these hedges are reported on

the balance sheet with a corresponding adjustment

to either accumulated other comprehensive income 

or earnings depending on the type of hedging relation-

ship. For cash flow hedges, offsetting gains and losses

are reported in accumulated other comprehensive

income. Over time, the unrealized gains and losses held

in accumulated other comprehensive income will be

reclassified to earnings. This reclassification occurs over

the same time period in which the hedged items affect

earnings. Within the next twelve months, the Company

expects to reclassify to earnings as interest expense

approximately $300 of the current balance held in 

accumulated other comprehensive loss.

instruments on December 31, 2001, but does not repre-

The Company hedges its exposure to the variability in

sent exposure to credit, interest rate or market risks.

future cash flows for forecasted transactions over a

maximum period of twelve months. During the fore-

casted period, unrealized gains and losses in the hedg-

ing instrument will be reported in accumulated other

comprehensive income or loss. Once the hedged trans-

action takes place, the hedge gains and losses will be

reported in earnings during the same period in which

the hedged item is recognized in earnings.

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Note 8i

Note 9i

Minority Interests

Related Party Transactions 

Minority interest represents the limited partners’ inter-

On December 30, 1999, the Company and Marvin 

est of 5,249,717 and 6,804,144 Common OP Units in the

Slomowitz, the former Chief Executive Officer of the

Operating Partnership at December 31, 2001 and 2000,

Compay, terminated certain obligations which were

respectively, and 2,212 units of Preferred Limited Part-

incurred in connection with the RDC Transaction. The

nership Interests designated as Series A Preferred Units

principal terms included the cancellation of the lease for

(Preferred OP Units) issued November 16, 1999 in con-

the Company’s prior headquarters in a building owned

nection with the acquisition of all the partnership 

by Mr. Slomowitz. Rent expenses for this office space was

interests of the limited partnership which owns the

$119 for the year ended December 31, 1999. The Company

Pacesetter Park Shopping Center.

paid Mr. Slomowitz the sum of $329 in connection with

The Preferred OP Units, which have a stated value of

$1,000 each, are entitled to a quarterly preferred distri-

bution of the greater of (i) $22.50 (9% annually) per 

Preferred OP Unit or (ii) the quarterly distribution

attributable to a Preferred OP Unit if such unit were

converted into a Common OP Unit. The Preferred OP

Units are currently convertible into Common OP Units

based on the stated value divided by $7.50. After the 

seventh anniversary following their issuance, either the

Company or the holders can call for the conversion of 

the Preferred OP Units at the lesser of $7.50 or the market

price of the Common Shares as of the conversion date.

On April 12, 2001, the Company redeemed 8,000 

Common OP Units held by a limited partner at $6.15 

per unit, the market price of the Common Shares at

that date of share.

Related to the sale of two properties during 2001, the

Company redeemed 680,667 Common OP Units on May

15, 2001 in connection with the sale of its interest in the

Marley Run Apartments and 38,877 Common OP Units

on December 21, 2001 in connection with the sale of the

Glen Oaks Apartments (note 2).

During 2001, various limited partners converted a total

of 826,884 Common OP Units into Common Shares on 

a one-for-one basis.

Minority interests at December 31, 2001 and 2000 also

include an aggregate amount of $1,429 and $2,197,

the lease cancellation. Additionally, Mr. Slomowitz termi-

nated his options to acquire 301,000 Common Shares

and waived a $100 payment which was due August,

2000. Mr. Slomowitz also retained the right to continue

to guarantee Company debt up to $55,000. Mr. Slo-

mowitz also removed all restrictions on the sale of any

properties which he had originally contributed to the

Company, waived his claims for present and future bro-

kerage commissions and agreed to absorb up to $1,250

of tax liabilities resulting in event of the sale thereof.

The Company remains responsible to reimburse 

Mr. Slomowitz for any such liability in excess of 

$1,250. Mr. Slomowitz also resigned from the Company’s

Board of Trustees effective December 8, 1999.

On July 16, 1999, and April 9, 1999, Mr. Slomowitz 

converted 600,000 and 100,000 Common OP Units,

respectively, into Common Shares.

The Company currently manages one property in which

a shareholder of the Company has an ownership inter-

est for which the Company earns a management fee 

of 3% of tenant collections. In each of 2001 and 2000,

the Company terminated contracts to manage a prop-

erty owned by related parties that earned fees of 3.25%

and 3.5% of tenant collections, respectively. Manage-

ment fees earned by the Company under these con-

tracts aggregated $391, $853, and $639 for the years

ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999 respectively.

In connection with the RDC Transaction, the Company 

respectively, which as of December 31, 2001, represent

is obligated, for a period of five years following the

third party interests in three of the properties in which

transaction, to reimburse the partners of the real estate

the Company has a majority ownership position. Dur-

ing, 2001, the Company purchased the entire minority

partnerships which contributed properties as part of

the transaction, for any tax liabilities resulting from the

interest position in one formerly majority-owned part-

sale of any of the contributed properties. As a result, in

nership for $30.

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Notes to Consolidated Statements  continued

connection with the sale of a portion of the Abington

rejected nor affirmed. During the years ended 

Towne Center (note 2), the Company reimbursed a total

December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999, no single tenant

of $643 to the partners of the limited partnership which

collectively accounted for more than 10% of the 

contributed this property. Of this amount, Messrs. Dwor-

Company’s total revenues.

man and Bernstein received a total of $241 as a result of

their interests in the contributing partnership.

Note 11i

On May 15, 2001, the Company redeemed 680,667 

Common OP Units in connection with the sale of its

interest in the Marley Run Apartments (Note 2). Messrs.

Dworman and Bernstein owned a total of 13,600 of

these redeemed Common OP Units through various

affiliated entities.

Included in the Common OP Units converted to Com-

mon Shares during 2001, were 10,000 Common OP

Units converted by Mr. Dworman who then transferred

them to a private charitable foundation in accordance

with a pre-existing arrangement.

In connection with the Company’s Tender Offer, which

was completed in February of 2002, Mr. Dworman, ten-

dered and sold 492,271 Common OP Units and 107,729

Common Shares (note 21).

Note 10i

Tenant Leases

Space in the shopping centers and other retail proper-

ties is leased to various tenants under operating leases

which usually grant tenants renewal options and gen-

erally provide for additional rents based on certain

operating expenses as well as tenants’ sales volume.

Minimum future rentals to be received under non-

cancelable leases for shopping centers and other retail

properties as of December 31, 2001 are summarized as

follows:

2002 

2003

2004

2005

2006

Thereafter

$ 49,356

48,447

43,534

37,153

32,646

213,232

Lease Obligations 

The Company leases land at six of its shopping centers,

which are accounted for as operating leases and gener-

ally provide the Company with renewal options. The

leases terminate during the years 2016 to 2066. Four 

of these leases provide the Company with options to

renew for additional terms aggregating from 20 to 44

years. The Company leases space for its New York City

corporate office for a term expiring in 2002. Future 

minimum rental payments required for leases having

remaining non-cancelable lease terms are as follows:

2002

2003 

2004 

2005 

2006 

Thereafter 

$

668

642

642

642

642

19,997

$ 23,233

Note 12i

Share Incentive Plan 

During 1999, the Company adopted the 1999 Share

Incentive Plan (the 1999 Plan) which replaced both the

1994 Share Option Plan and the 1994 Non-Employee

Trustees’ Share Option Plan. The 1999 Plan authorizes

the issuance of options equal to up to 8% of the total

Common Shares outstanding from time to time on a

fully diluted basis. However, not more than 4,000,000

of the Common Shares in the aggregate may be issued

pursuant to the exercise of options and no participant

may receive more than 5,000,000 Common Shares dur-

ing the term of the 1999 Plan. Options are granted by

the Share Option Plan Committee (the Committee),

which currently consists of two non-employee Trustees,

$424,368

and will not have an exercise price less than 100% of

Minimum future rentals above include a total of $53,710

for four tenants (with 20 leases), which have filed for

bankruptcy protection. None of these leases have been

the fair market value of the Common Shares and a term

of greater than ten years at the grant date. Vesting of

options is at the discretion of the Committee with the

exception of options granted to non-employee Trustees,

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which vest in five equal annual installments beginning

employee stock options equaled or exceeded the mar-

on the date of grant. Pursuant to the 1999 Plan, non-

ket price of the underlying stock on the date of grant.

employee Trustees receive an automatic grant of 1,000

The alternative fair value accounting provided for under

options following each Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensa-

As of December 31, 2001, the Company has issued

tion,” has not been elected by the Company.

2,579,400 options to officers and employees, which are

for ten-year terms and vest in three equal annual install-

ments beginning on the grant date. In addition, 14,000

options have been issued to non-employee Trustees.

Accordingly, pro forma information regarding net income

and earnings per share as required by SFAS No. 123 has

been determined as if the Company had accounted for

its employee stock options under the fair value method.

The 1999 Plan also provides for the granting of Share

The fair value for these options was estimated at the date

Appreciation Rights, Restricted Shares and Performance

of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model

Units/Shares. Share Appreciation Rights provide for the

with the following weighted-average assumptions:

participant to receive, upon exercise, cash and/or Com-

mon Shares, at the discretion of the committee, equal

to in value to the excess of the option exercise price

over the fair market value of the Common Shares at the

exercise date. The Committee will determine the award

and restrictions placed on Restricted Shares, including

the dividends thereon and the term of such restrictions.

The Committee also determines the award and vesting

of Performance Units and Performance Shares based 

on the attainment of specified performance objectives

of the Company within a specified performance period.

For the year ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999,

the Company has issued 37,110, 84,063 and 2,000 Restric-

ted Shares, respectively, to employees, which vest equally

over three years. No awards of Share Appreciation Rights

or Performance Units/Shares were granted for the years

Risk-free interest rate 

Dividend Yield 

Expected Life 

Years ended December 31,

2001

5.4%

8.4%

2000

4.9% 

7.8% 

1999

6.4%

9.5%

7.0 years 

7.7 years  8.6 years

Expected volatility 

17.7%

30.0% 

32.4%

For purposes of pro forma disclosure, the estimated fair

value of the options are amortized to expense over the

options vesting period. For the years ended December 31,

2001, 2000 and 1999, pro forma net income is $9,699

($0.34 per Common Share), $19,038 ($0.72 per Common

Share), and $6,573 ($0.26 per Common Share), respectively.

Note 13i

Employee 401(k) Plan 

ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999.

The Company maintains a 401(k) plan for employees

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation

pursuant to Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion

No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and

related interpretations. Under APB No. 25, no compen-

sation expense has been recognized in the accompany-

ing financial statements related to the issuance of stock

options because the exercise price of the Company’s

under which the Company currently matches 50% 

of a plan participant’s contribution up to 6% of the

employee’s annual salary. A plan participant may con-

tribute up to a maximum of 15% of their compensation

but not in excess of $11 for the year ended December 31,

2001. The Company contributed $135, $143, and $93 for

the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999,

respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Statements  continued

Changes in the number of shares under all option arrangements are summarized as follows:

Outstanding at beginning of period 

Granted 

Years Ended December 31,

2001

2,124,600

475,000

2000 

2,071,600 

55,000 

1999

300,000

2,071,600

Option price per share granted 

$6.00–$7.00 

$5.00–$5.75 

$4.89–$7.50

Cancelled 

Exercisable at end of period 

Exercised

Expired 

6,200

2,418,137

—

—

2,000 

2,108,200 

—

—

300,000

1,368,733

—

—

Outstanding at end of period 

2,593,400

2,124,600 

2,071,600

Option prices per share outstanding 

$4.89–$7.50

$4.89–$7.50 

$4.89–$7.50

As of December 31, 2001 the outstanding options had a weighted average remaining contractual life of approxi-

mately 7.1 years.

Note 14i

Note 15i

Repurchase of Common Shares 

In January 2001, the Board of Trustees approved a con-

Dividends and Distributions
Payable 

tinuation and expansion of the Company’s existing

On December 14, 2001, the Company declared a cash

share repurchase program. Management is authorized,

dividend for the quarter ended December 31, 2001 of

at its discretion, to repurchase up to an additional

$0.12 per Common Share. The dividend was paid on

$10,000 of the Company’s outstanding Common

January 15, 2002 to shareholders of record as of Decem-

Shares. The program may be discontinued or extended

ber 31, 2001.

at any time and there is no assurance that the Com-

pany will purchase the full amount authorized.

The Company has determined that the cash distributed

to the shareholders is characterized as follows for Fed-

As of December 31, 2001, the Company had repurchased

eral income tax purposes:

1,928,432 Common Shares (net of 123,173 Common Shares

reissued) at a total cost of $10,983 under the expanded

share repurchase program which allows for the repur-

chase of up to $20,000 of the Company’s outstanding

Common Shares. The repurchased shares are reflected as

a reduction of par value and additional paid-in capital.

In addition to the above share repurchase program, the

Company commenced a modified “Dutch Auction” ten-

der offer (the Tender Offer) in December 2001 whereby,

upon completion in February 2002, it repurchased a

total of 5,523,974 Common Shares and Common OP

Units at a price of $6.05 per share (note 21).

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Years Ended December 31,

2001

2000

1999

Ordinary income

79%

100%

41%

Long Term Capital Gain 

Return of capital 

21%

—

—

—

—

59%

100%

100%

100%

Note 16i

Fair Value of Financial 
Instruments 

SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial

Assets, Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses, Divi-

dends Payable and Other Liabilities. The carrying

amount of these assets and liabilities approximates fair

value due to the short-term nature of such accounts.

Instruments,” requires disclosure on the fair value of

Mortgage Notes Payable. As of December 31, 2001 and

financial instruments. Certain of the Company’s assets

2000, the Company has determined the estimated fair

and liabilities are considered financial instruments.

Fair value estimates, methods and assumptions are 

set forth below.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Cash in Escrow, Rents

Receivable, Note Receivable, Prepaid Expenses, Other

value of its mortgage notes payable are approximately

$272,208 and $287,588, respectively, by discounting

future cash payments utilizing a discount rate equiva-

lent to the rate at which similar mortgage notes payable

would be originated under conditions then existing.

Note 17i

Summary of Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited) 

The separate results of operations of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 are as follows:

2001

Revenue

$22,589

$ 21,018

$ 20,513

$ 21,340

$85,460

MARCH 31

JUNE 30

SEPTEMBER 30

DECEMBER 31

TOTAL

Income (loss) before minority interest,

extraordinary item and cumulative effect
of change in accounting principle

Net income (loss)

Net income (loss) per Common Share — 

basic and diluted
Income (loss) before extraordinary item 
and cumulative effect of a change in 
accounting principle

Net income (loss)

Cash dividends declared per Common Share

Weighted average Common Shares 
outstanding — basic and diluted

Revenue

Income before minority interest

Net income

Net income per Common Share — 
basic and diluted

Cash dividends declared per Common Share

Weighted average Common  Shares 
outstanding — basic and diluted

$ 2,312

$ 1,583

$ 9,546

$ 7,800

$(10,905)

$ (9,269)

$ 11,629

$ 9,688

$ 12,582

$ 9,802

$ 0.08

$ 0.06

$

0.12

$

$

$

0.27

0.27

0.12

$

$

$

(0.33)

(0.33)

0.12

$ 0.34

$ 0.34

$

0.12

$

$

0.36

0.35

$ 0.48

28,091,479

28,089,593

28,488,712

28,575,250

28,313,070

2000

MARCH 31

JUNE 30

SEPTEMBER 30

DECEMBER 31

TOTAL

$ 23,863

$ 2,701

$ 1,874

$ 0.07

$

0.12

$24,969

$ 4,238

$ 2,964

$

$

0.12

0.12

$ 23,489

$

$

1,527

1,105

$ 0.04

$

0.12

$ 24,437

$ 17,333

$ 13,964

$ 0.49

$

0.12

$ 96,758

$ 25,799

$ 19,907

$

0.75

$ 0.48

25,476,098

25,241,794

26,789,666

28,218,059

26,437,265

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Notes to Consolidated Statements  continued

Note 18i

Legal Proceedings 

On July 30, 2001, the Company filed a lawsuit in Supe-

may be potentially liable for costs associated with any

potential environmental remediation at any of its for-

merly or currently owned properties.

rior Court of New Jersey Law Division: Bergen County

The Company conducts Phase I environmental reviews

against The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company

with respect to properties it acquires. These reviews

(A&P). The complaint alleges A&P defaulted under its

include an investigation for the presence of asbestos,

lease at the Elmwood Park Shopping Center by failing

underground storage tanks and polychlorinated

to accept delivery of its site at the center. During 2001,

biphenyls (PCBs). Although such reviews are intended 

the Company completed all required sitework and also

to evaluate the environmental condition of the subject

complied with all other requirements of the lease in

delivering the pad site to A&P. The Company believed

A&P wrongfully refused acceptance of the site and

property as well as surrounding properties, there can 

be no assurance that the review conducted by the Com-

pany will be adequate to identify environmental or

sought to have the Court declare the lease in default,

other problems that may exist. Where a Phase I assess-

terminate the lease and accelerate the rent that totaled

ment so recommended, a Phase II assessment was 

approximately $24,400 over the 20 year lease term.

On December 31, 1998, the Company settled certain 

litigation with Jack Wertheimer, a former President of

the Company. The Company entered into an agreement

whereby the Company paid Mr. Wertheimer $1,000 on

December 31, 1998 and $900 on April 1, 1999 and agreed

to pay him five annual payments of $200 which com-

menced January 10, 2000. In March 2002, the Company

conducted to further determine the extent of possible

environmental contamination. In all instances where a

Phase I or II assessment has resulted in specific recom-

mendations for remedial actions, the Company has

either taken or scheduled the recommended remedial

action. To mitigate unknown risks, the Company has

obtained environmental insurance for most of its prop-

erties, which covers only unknown environmental risks.

agreed to pay Mr. Wertheimer $388,000 in satisfaction

The Company believes that it is in compliance in all

of all remaining payments owed.

The Company is involved in other various matters of lit-

igation arising in the normal course of business. While

the Company is unable to predict with certainty the

amounts involved, the Company’s management and

counsel are of the opinion that, when such litigation is

resolved, the Company’s resulting liability, if any, will

not have a significant effect on the Company’s consoli-

dated financial position.

Note 19i

Contingencies 

Under various Federal, state and local laws, ordinances

and regulations relating to the protection of the envi-

ronment, a current or previous owner or operator of real

estate may be liable for the cost of removal or remedia-

tion of certain hazardous or toxic substances disposed,

stored, generated, released, manufactured or discharged

from, on, at, under, or in a property. As such, the Company

material respects with all Federal, state and local ordi-

nances and regulations regarding hazardous or toxic

substances. Management is not aware of any environ-

mental liability that they believe would have a material

adverse impact on the Company’s financial position or

results of operations. Management is unaware of any

instances in which it would incur significant environ-

mental costs if any or all properties were sold, disposed

of or abandoned. However there can be no assurance

that any such non-compliance, liability, claim or expen-

diture will not arise in the future.

Note 20i

Extraordinary Item — Loss on
Early Extinguishment of Debt 

The consolidated statement of income for the year

ended December 31, 2001 includes the write-off of 

$140 in net deferred financing fees as a result of the

repayment of the related mortgage debt.

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Note 21i

Subsequent Events 

On January 16, 2002, the Company sold Union Plaza, a

218,000 square foot shopping center located in New

Castle, Pennsylvania for $4,750. The Company received a

$3,560 purchase money note. The note, which matures

January 15, 2005, requires monthly interest of 7% for year

one, increasing at a rate of 1% per annum throughout

the term. As part of the transaction, the Company has

agreed to reimburse the purchaser 50% of the former

Ames rent, or $43 per month, for a period of 18 months.

In February 2002, the Company completed a Tender

Offer (note 1). The Company purchased a total of

5,523,974 Common Shares and Common OP Units at a

purchase price of $6.05 per share for a total of $33,400.

In February 2002, the Board of Trustees voted to permit

Yale University (Yale) to acquire 2,266,667 additional

Common Shares from the Howard Hughes Medical

Institute by granting a conditional waiver of the provi-

sion in the Company’s Declaration of Trust that prohibits

ownership positions in excess of 4% of the Company.

The waiver was limited to this particular transaction.

Following this, Yale owned 8,421,759 Common Shares,

or 34% of the Company’s outstanding Common Shares.

Additionally, as a condition to approving the waiver,

Yale agreed to establish a voting trust whereby all shares

owned by Yale in excess of 30% of the Company’s out-

standing Common Shares, will be voted in the same 

proportion as all other shares voted, excluding Yale.

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