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2016 ANNUAL REPORT

151 State Street, Chicago, IL

Dear fellow shareholders: 

Although  2016  had  its  fair  share  of  surprises  and  volatility,  it  was  a  year  of 
significant  accomplishments  for  our  company.  We  were  quite  busy,  completing 
more than $1 billion of acquisitions and dispositions. All of these transactions added 
to our company’s net asset value per share. As importantly, these transactions, in 
combination  with  the  embedded  strength  of  our  existing  assets,  keep  us  well 
positioned to drive sustainable long-term growth. 

From an outsiders’ point of view, this has to be as confusing a time to invest in retail 
real estate as I can recall. The noise and confusion is most reminiscent of the 1999 
to 2001 period, where there was an increase in retailer bankruptcies (Ames, Caldor, 
Phar-Mor,  Grand  Union)  even  though  the  economy  was  sound.  Additionally,  e-
commerce  was  beginning  to  emerge  as  a threat to  traditional  retailing  (Pets.com, 
Webvan.com). It was a scary time to own retail real estate. But, in hindsight, it was 
a great time to invest. In fact, our stock return from 1999 to today is 822%. 

WORKING THROUGH THE NOISE. 

Today, the retailing industry is also undergoing significant changes. Compared to 
prior  years,  it  seems  like  the  pace  of  retailer  disruption  has  accelerated. 
Compounding  matters,  shifting  shopping patterns,  retailer bankruptcies  and  over-
simplified  headlines  regarding  the  impact  of  e-commerce  are  creating  a  lot  of 
confusion about the challenges facing retailers and landlords. This noise is making 
it  harder  to  distinguish  between  ordinary  cyclical  challenges  that  retailers  have 
always  faced  versus  legitimate,  long-term  secular  shifts  due  to  the  impact  of 
technology. 

We recognize that retailing has become more challenging. E-commerce is a portion 
of this challenge. Equally significant is the new-found price discovery available to 
the shopper as a result of mobile smartphones. You can find the price of any given 
bottle of wine or pair of sneakers faster than you can read this letter. Some retailers 
are adapting to these shifts, others are not. Retailers are also facing shifts in shopping 
patterns: fast fashion has hurt slow-to-respond traditional retailers. Off-price fashion 
continues to take market share as well. Other retailers, in an attempt to jump on the 
e-commerce bandwagon, have acknowledged inadequate investments in their stores, 
products or services. Others are realizing that they over expanded in previous years, 
and need to refine their portfolio to maintain the value proposition of their physical 
stores. These challenges are impacting almost all forms of retailing. Apparel retailers 

 
 
 
 
 
and  department  stores  are  making  the  headlines  today,  but  supermarket  and 
drugstores are facing these challenges as well. 

The silver lining is that, by addressing these challenges, our retailers will emerge 
stronger and better equipped to deliver to the consumer and their shareholders. Over 
the next few years, there will be winners and losers, and fresh retail formats will 
emerge,  from  both  traditional  and  online-first  retailers,  that  will  embrace  the 
potential, necessity and profitability of the in-store shopping experience. 

As a result of these changes, the quality of retail locations matter more today than 
ever. Retailers are being more selective about their store count, size and location, 
but they are also willing to step up for the right space. This is true for traditional 
retailers as well as formerly online-only merchants. Online-first retailers like Warby 
Parker and Bonobos (both tenants of ours) were early to recognize the importance 
of  physical  stores  to  their  business  model.  Even  our  traditional  retailers,  such  as 
Walgreens, note that those customers who supplement their in-store shopping with 
online and mobile, spend multiples of the amount spent by store-only shoppers.  

Looking  ahead,  we  shouldn’t  be  surprised  by  continued  store-closure 
announcements. For some  retailers, it’s about closing unprofitable stores in weak 
locations. For others, like Zara, it’s about closing smaller stores and refocusing on 
larger  flagships  that  can  display  the  full  range  of  its  collections.  The  separation 
between the “have” locations and the  “have nots” has begun and will continue as 
part of this retailer evolution. 

It is incumbent upon us, as open-air retail landlords, to recognize and respond to 
these trends. In our view, our differentiated company is well positioned to thrive in 
this ever-evolving retailing environment. 

OUR DUAL-PLATFORM COMPANY. 

High-quality core portfolio. First, it is essential to have a high-quality core portfolio. 
Today, more than 85% of our core portfolio’s gross value is concentrated in five key 
gateway cities in the United States: New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington 
D.C. and Boston. Whether on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Tribeca in New 
York City or Geary Boulevard in San Francisco, we like these types of locations, as 
do  our  retailers.  These  properties  enable  retailers  to  be  in  exciting,  dense 
live/work/play locations with greater control over their brand. This provides them 
with  opportunities  to  create  shopping  destinations  that  not  only  sell  products  or 
services but also further enhances the shopper’s connection to the retailer.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
Opportunistic  and  value-add  fund  platform.  Second,  we  are  the  sole  managing 
member of a series of discretionary institutional investment funds. This enables us 
to  pursue  a  broad  range  of  opportunities  to  buy,  fix,  and  sell  retail  real  estate 
investments.  While  our  core  portfolio  is  built  for  long-term  holds,  our 
complementary  fund  platform,  can  remain  nimble  and  highly  opportunistic, 
capitalizing on both dislocations in the capital markets and distress in the retailing 
industry. 

Significant  dry  powder.  It  is  also  important  to  note  that  both  platforms  are  well 
capitalized,  each  having  the  appropriate  amount  of  leverage  and  significant  dry 
powder. And our experienced investment team is energized and ready to put this dry 
powder to work. 

CORE PORTFOLIO. 

Executing on our multi-year growth plan. At the end of 2010, as our nation was 
emerging from the global financial crisis, we were very focused on the changes in 
retailing as a result of e-commerce and its impact on the type of real estate that we 
should own. Our goal was to own a forward-looking real estate portfolio that would 
be best positioned to profitably respond to shifts in demographics and changes in 
how consumers shop. 

Since then, we have more than tripled the size of our core portfolio, focusing our 
acquisition activities in our nation’s most dynamic urban and street-retail corridors. 
Today, more than 70% of our core portfolio’s gross value is comprised of street and 
urban retail in our key markets. 

The urban and street-retail thesis. Our thesis has been that retailers will continue to 
increase their focus on mission-critical locations. We also expect that retailers will 
continue to shed their lower-quality stores. Over the long run, as this process plays 
out,  we  believe  that  our  well-located  urban  and  street-retail  properties  should 
generate NOI growth that is superior to more traditional suburban assets by at least 
200 basis points (i.e., if the long-term growth rate for our suburban assets is 2% to 
3%, we would expect our street-retail assets to have an annualized growth rate of 
between 4% and 5%). This has been the case over the past several years and our full-
year 2016 performance was also consistent with this thesis. The 2016 same-property 
NOI  growth  for  our  blended  portfolio  was  a  solid  3.4%,  while  the  street-retail 
component was more than 200 basis points stronger than our suburban. Our 2017 re-
tenanting opportunities are also consistent with these goals.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
Growth  in  2017  and  beyond.  Looking  ahead,  we  see  strong growth  --  especially 
from our street and urban assets. The key drivers of this growth are projected to come 
roughly equally from two areas: 
  embedded growth within our 2016 acquisitions; and 
  value-creation opportunities at seven of our existing core assets. 
These two areas are not insignificant as they account for almost half of our urban 
and street retail portfolio. Over the next five years, the NOI from these components 
is projected to increase by an incremental $11-12 million, from $36 million to $48 
million. This equates to a compounded annual growth rate of between 5% and 6% 
for this portion of the portfolio. 

Our 2016 acquisitions. 

During 2016, we acquired $627 million of properties for our core portfolio. Of this 
amount,  approximately  70%  was  street  retail,  and  the  balance  was  urban.  These 
acquisitions represent approximately 30% of our core portfolio’s urban and street-
retail NOI, or roughly 18% of its total NOI. 

The  properties  that  we  acquired  are  geographically  diverse,  located  in  supply-
constrained  gateway  cities  that  overlap  with  our  existing  footprint:  New  York, 
Chicago, San Francisco, Washington DC, and Boston. These properties also have 
strong tenant diversification, with the right blend of value, necessity, and lifestyle 
retailers, including Target and H&M, Trader Joe’s and Walgreens,  and lululemon 
and Starbucks. 

Not only do these investments increase our core portfolio’s downside protection, due 
to their in-demand locations and diverse tenancy, but also, they should help to drive 
strong  growth.  In  fact,  over  the  next  five  years,  we  project  that  these  assets  will 
deliver  an  incremental  $5  million  to  $6  million  of  NOI,  which  equates  to  a 
compounded annual NOI growth of between 4% and 5%, driven primarily by lease-
up activities. 

Our existing value-creation opportunities. 

Over  the  next  five  years,  we  also  expect  to  harvest  $5  million  to  $6  million  of 
incremental NOI from seven urban and street-retail properties in our existing core 
portfolio. This equates to a compounded annual growth rate of approximately 7% 
from this portion of our portfolio. And, we are already well on our way to harvesting 
this value. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For example, on Rush Street, in Chicago’s Gold Coast, we executed a new lease with 
our  existing-tenant  lululemon,  who  will  convert  their  store  into  a  flagship  and 
expand into an adjacent building that we also own. At a time when many retailers 
are being forced to learn how to do “more with less,” this is an example of a critical 
location where a retailer has recognized the importance of doing “more with more.” 
The lululemon flagship will join other recent additions to this corridor, including 
Aritzia and Tesla, as well as Versace and Dior. These tenancies bode well for the 
balance of our ownership in this corridor. 

Also in Chicago, we recently finalized a lease with T.J.Maxx, who will occupy all 
of the upper-level space at our Clark & Diversey redevelopment in Lincoln Park. 
We  have  also  leased  one  of  the  street-level  small  shops  to  Bluemercury,  and 
construction  is  expected  to  commence  this  summer.  Like  Rush  Street,  we  own  a 
meaningful collection of assets in this submarket, all of which will benefit from our 
redevelopment activities. 

A final note on street retail. Notwithstanding the collective enthusiasm for street 
retail, we do expect this product type to experience bumps in the road, from time to 
time. After all, even the best markets can become overheated. Thus, it is incumbent 
upon us to remain disciplined. In 2015, we saw demand for street-retail properties, 
from both buyers and retailers, grow beyond the level that we thought made sense. 
At the time, we were very clear: trees don’t grow to the sky. So, that year, we did 
not acquire any street retail for our core portfolio. This discipline has enabled us to 
avoid some of the pain that others are experiencing today. It has also kept us well 
positioned for new investment opportunities. Because, despite any short-term noise, 
our  retailers  have  been  clear  that  their  future  is  dependent  on  operating  stores  in 
those key locations where the consumer wants to live, work, and play. 

FUND PLATFORM. 

Over the past year, we also made important progress on our fund platform’s buy-fix-
sell mandate. 

Net sellers. During 2015 and the first three quarters of 2016, we were net sellers of 
fund assets – in doing so, we generated significant profits for our shareholders and 
investors.  For  example,  during  2016,  Fund  III  sold  $212  million  of  properties, 
resulting in a blended 41% IRR and 3.4 multiple on the fund’s equity. And, although 
Fund IV just completed its acquisition phase, it also remains a proactive seller. As 
you recall, in 2014 Fund IV sold its Lincoln Road portfolio in Miami Beach, Florida 

 
 
 
 
 
 
ahead of schedule and at a significant profit. More recently, in January 2017 Fund 
IV  completed  a  redevelopment  project  in  North  Bergen,  New  Jersey,  which 
generated a 21% IRR and a 2.5 multiple on the fund’s equity. 

A shift in the markets. Notwithstanding some very profitable sales last year, in mid 
to late summer, we began to see shifts in the capital markets. Although cap rates and 
values for high-quality, well-leased assets have held steady, pricing has declined for 
properties  requiring  significant  re-leasing  or  redevelopment  as  well  as  stable 
shopping centers in non-primary markets. Most significantly, certainty of execution 
is  becoming  of  increased  importance  to  sellers.  Since  our  fund  capital  is  fully 
discretionary, our fund platform is a beneficiary of these shifts. 

Our barbell investment strategy. Given cross currents in both the capital markets 
and the retailing industry, we have been employing a barbell approach to investing 
our  fund  commitments:  on  one  hand,  we  are  selectively  acquiring  high-yielding, 
stable shopping centers in non-primary markets. On the other hand, we continue to 
pursue opportunities to acquire well-located assets in key markets, where our team 
can add value through lease up and redevelopment. 

During 2016, Fund IV acquired $261 million of investments. Both strategies, high-
yield  opportunistic  and  high-quality  value  add,  were  represented  among  these 
transactions. 

On the high-yield side, during the fourth quarter, Fund IV completed the acquisition 
of  the  Northeast  Grocery  Portfolio  for  $92  million.  This  1.2  million  square-foot 
portfolio  includes  eight  grocery-anchored  properties  located  in  New  York, 
Pennsylvania, and Maine. The fund acquired the fee interest in seven properties and 
made a $9 million loan on the eighth. The current leased rate is roughly 90%, and 
with  minimal  lease  up  and  rational  leverage,  this  investment  should  generate 
attractive mid-teens cash-on-cash returns throughout the fund’s hold period. 

On the value-add side, during the fourth quarter, Fund IV acquired 717 N Michigan 
Ave, located in Chicago, for $104 million. This is a 62,000-square foot, four-story 
street-retail property located at a prime corner of the Magnificent Mile. The property 
is 25% leased to the Disney Store, and we intend to redevelop the balance of the 
property, which was previously occupied by the Saks Fifth Avenue men’s store. The 
building has unused air rights, so we are also exploring densification opportunities 
at this flagship location. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DRY POWDER. 

Overall,  we  firmly  believe  that  companies seeking  long-term,  responsible growth 
should  also  be  focused  on  maintaining  low  leverage  and  appropriate  levels  of 
liquidity. We are, on all counts. 

For example, our net debt to EBITDA ratio was 5.2x at year-end 2016 – one of the 
lowest in the industry – and our fixed-charge coverage ratio was 4.7x. Likewise, our 
debt to total market capitalization was 25%. 

Last year, we also successfully completed the fundraising for Fund V, the latest in 
our series of institutional funds. The fund was oversubscribed and has $415 million 
of  third-party  commitments  from  a  diverse  group  of  investors  that  includes 
university endowments, foundations, and pension funds with whom we have a strong 
and long lasting relationship. Approximately 98% of these commitments came from 
existing investors in one or more of our prior funds. Acadia also made a $105 million 
commitment. Thus, with leverage, Fund V has approximately $1.5 billion of buying 
power.  We  greatly  appreciate  the  tremendous  support  of  our  new  and  many 
longstanding partners, who have demonstrated strong confidence in our team and 
strategy. 

IN CONCLUSION. 

We  enter  2017  well  aware  of  the  challenges  facing  the  retailing  industry,  but 
confident  about  how  we  have positioned  our  company.  Compared to the  1999  to 
2001 period, we have a best-in-class portfolio, opportunistic fund platform, rock-
solid balance sheet and energized and talented management team. Acadia was in its 
infancy in 1999. We enter 2017 much more “cycle tested.” We also enter 2017 being 
as flexible and opportunistic as we were at our founding, ready for the challenges 
and the opportunities that confusion creates. With a few more gray hairs, but plenty 
of bounce in our step, Acadia’s best years are ahead of us.  

On behalf of the Acadia team, we look forward to continuing to grow this company 
together with you, our shareholders, and thank you for your support. 

Kenneth F. Bernstein 
President & CEO 
March 2017 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934

For the transition period from        to
Commission File Number 1-12002
ACADIA REALTY TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
(State of incorporation)

23-2715194
(I.R.S. employer identification no.)

411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 300 Rye, NY 10580
(Address of principal executive offices)
(914) 288-8100
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $.001 par value
(Title of Class)
New York Stock Exchange
(Name of Exchange on which registered)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

YES 

    NO 

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15 (d) of the Securities Act.

YES 

    NO 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports)
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

YES 

    NO 

YES 

    NO 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not 
be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III 
of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

Large Accelerated Filer 

     Accelerated Filer 

      Non-accelerated Filer 

      Smaller Reporting Company 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act)

YES 

    NO 

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of the last
business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was approximately $2,623.4 million, based on a price
of $35.09 per share, the average sales price for the registrant’s common shares of beneficial interest on the New York Stock
Exchange on that date.

The number of shares of the registrant’s common shares of beneficial interest outstanding on February 22, 2017 was 84,704,511.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Part III – Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement relating to its 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders presently
scheduled to be held May 10, 2017 to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No. Description

Page

1. Business
1A. Risk Factors
1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

2. Properties
3. Legal Proceedings
4. Mine Safety Disclosures

PART I

PART II

5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters, Issuer Purchases of Equity 

Securities and Performance Graph

6. Selected Financial Data

7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

9A. Controls and Procedures
9B. Other Information

PART III
10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
11. Executive Compensation
12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
16. Form 10-K Summary

Signatures

PART IV

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Report") may contain forward-looking statements within 
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 and as such 
may  involve  known  and  unknown  risks,  uncertainties  and  other  factors  which  may  cause  our  actual  results,  performance  or 
achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-
looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies 
and expectations are generally identifiable by use of the words "may," "will," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," 
"intend" or "project" or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. Factors which could have a 
material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to those set forth under the headings 
"Item 1A. Risk Factors" and "Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" 
in this Form 10-K. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking statements contained or 
incorporated by reference herein.

All references to “Notes” throughout the document refer to the footnotes to the consolidated financial statements of the registrant 
referenced in Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, which begin on page F-1 of this Report.

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ITEM 1.  BUSINESS.

GENERAL

PART I

Acadia Realty Trust (the "Trust") was formed on March 4, 1993 as a Maryland real estate investment trust ("REIT"). All references 
to "Acadia," "we," "us," "our" and "Company" refer to the Trust and its consolidated subsidiaries. We are a fully integrated REIT 
focused on the ownership, acquisition, development and management of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-
barrier-to-entry, supply-constrained, densely-populated metropolitan areas in the United States. We currently own, or have an 
ownership interest in these properties through our Core Portfolio and our Funds (each as defined in Item 1. of this Form 10-K).

All of our assets are held by, and all of our operations are conducted through, Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (the "Operating 
Partnership") and entities in which the Operating Partnership owns an interest. As of December 31, 2016, the Trust controlled 
95% of the Operating Partnership as the sole general partner. As the general partner, the Trust 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 primarily 
represent entities or individuals that contributed their interests in certain properties or entities to the Operating Partnership in 
exchange for common or preferred units of limited partnership interest ("Common OP Units" or "Preferred OP Units," respectively, 
and  collectively,  "OP  Units")  and  employees  who  have  been  awarded  restricted  Common  OP  Units  as  long-term  incentive 
compensation ("LTIP Units"). Limited partners holding Common OP and LTIP Units are generally entitled to exchange their units 
on a one-for-one basis for our common shares of beneficial interest of the Trust ("Common Shares"). This structure is referred to 
as an umbrella partnership REIT, or "UPREIT."

BUSINESS OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES

Our primary business objective is to acquire and manage commercial retail properties that will provide cash for distributions to 
shareholders while also creating the potential for capital appreciation to enhance investor returns. We focus on the following 
fundamentals to achieve this objective:

•  Own and operate a Core Portfolio of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, densely-
populated metropolitan areas. Our goal is to create value through accretive development and re-tenanting activities within 
our existing portfolio and grow this platform through the acquisition of high-quality assets that have the long-term potential 
to outperform the asset class.

•  Generate additional growth through our Funds in which we co-invest with high-quality institutional investors. Our Fund 
strategy focuses on opportunistic yet disciplined acquisitions with high inherent opportunity for the creation of additional 
value, execution on this opportunity and the realization of value through the sale of these assets. In connection with this 
strategy, we focus on:

value-add investments in street retail properties, located in established and "next-generation" submarkets, with 
re-tenanting or repositioning opportunities,
opportunistic acquisitions of well-located real estate anchored by distressed retailers, and
other opportunistic acquisitions, which vary based on market conditions and may include high-yield acquisitions 
and purchases of distressed debt.

Some of these investments historically have also included, and may in the future include, joint ventures with private 
equity investors for the purpose of making investments in operating retailers with significant embedded value in their 
real estate assets.

•  Maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices while ensuring access to 

sufficient capital to fund future growth.

Investment Strategy — Generate External Growth through our Dual Platforms; Core Portfolio and Funds

The requirements that acquisitions be accretive on a long-term basis based on our cost of capital, as well as increase the overall 
Core Portfolio quality and value, are key strategic considerations to the growth of our Core Portfolio. As such, we constantly 
evaluate the blended cost of equity and debt and adjust the amount of acquisition activity to align the level of investment activity 
with capital flows.

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Given the growing importance of technology and e-commerce, many of our retail tenants are appropriately focused on omni-
channel sales and how to best utilize e-commerce initiatives to drive sales at their stores. In light of these initiatives, we have 
found retailers are becoming more selective as to the location, size and format of their next-generation stores and are focused on 
dense, high-traffic retail corridors, where they can utilize smaller and more productive formats closer to their shopping population. 
Accordingly, our focus for Core Portfolio and Fund acquisitions is on those properties which we believe will not only remain 
relevant to our tenants, but become even more so in the future.

In addition to our Core Portfolio investments in real estate assets, we have also capitalized on our expertise in the acquisition, 
development, leasing and management of retail real estate by establishing discretionary opportunity funds. Our Fund platform is 
an investment vehicle where the Operating Partnership invests, along with outside institutional investors, including, but not limited 
to, endowments, foundations, pension funds and investment management companies, in primarily opportunistic and value-add 
retail real estate. To date, we have launched five funds ("Funds"); Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund, LP ("Fund I," which was 
liquidated in 2015), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund II, LLC ("Fund II"), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund III LLC ("Fund 
III"), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV LLC ("Fund IV") and Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund V LLC ("Fund V," and our 
"current fund"). Due to our level of control, we consolidate these Funds for financial reporting purposes. Fund I and Fund II have 
also included investments in operating companies through Acadia Mervyn Investors I, LLC ("Mervyns I"), Acadia Mervyn Investors 
II, LLC ("Mervyns II") and, in certain instances, directly through Fund II, all on a non-recourse basis. These investments comprise 
and are referred to as the Company's Retailer Controlled Property Venture ("RCP Venture"). As of December 31, 2015, Fund I has 
been liquidated.

The Operating Partnership is the sole general partner or managing member of the Funds and Mervyns I and II and earns priority 
distributions or fees for asset management, property management, construction, development, leasing and legal services. Cash 
flows from the Funds and the RCP Venture are distributed pro-rata to their respective partners and members (including the Operating 
Partnership)  until  each  receives  a  certain  cumulative  return  ("Preferred  Return"),  and  the  return  of  all  capital  contributions. 
Thereafter, remaining cash flow is distributed 20% to the Operating Partnership ("Promote") and 80% to the partners or members 
(including the Operating Partnership).

See Note 1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which begin on page F-1 of this Report ("Notes to Consolidated 
Financial Statements"), for a detailed discussion of the Funds.

Capital Strategy — Balance Sheet Focus and Access to Capital

Our primary capital objective is to maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices, including 
moderate use of leverage within our Core Portfolio, while ensuring access to sufficient capital to fund future growth. We intend 
to continue financing acquisitions and property development with sources of capital determined by management to be the most 
appropriate based on, among other factors, availability in the current capital markets, pricing and other commercial and financial 
terms. The sources of capital may include the issuance of public equity, unsecured debt, mortgage and construction loans, and 
other capital alternatives including the issuance of OP Units. We manage our interest rate risk through the use of fixed-rate debt 
and, where we use variable-rate debt, through the use of certain derivative instruments, including London Interbank Offered Rate 
("LIBOR") swap agreements and interest rate caps as discussed further in Item 7A. of this Form 10-K.

We launched an at-the-market ("ATM") equity issuance program in 2012 which provides us an efficient and low-cost vehicle for 
raising public equity to fund our capital needs. Through this program, we have been able to effectively "match-fund" a portion of 
the required equity for our Core Portfolio and Fund acquisitions through the issuance of Common Shares over extended periods 
employing a price averaging strategy. In addition, from time to time, we have issued and intend to continue to issue equity in 
follow-on offerings separate from our ATM program. Net proceeds raised through our ATM program and follow-on offerings are 
primarily used for acquisitions, both for our Core Portfolio and our pro-rata share of Fund acquisitions and for other general 
corporate purposes.

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Common Share issuances for each of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are summarized as follows:

(shares and dollars in millions)

2016

2015

2014

ATM Issuance

Common Shares issued

Gross proceeds

Net proceeds

Follow-on Offering Issuances

Common Shares issued

Gross proceeds

Net proceeds

4.5

157.6 $

155.7 $

8.4

302.0 $

296.6 $

$

$

$

$

2.0

65.6 $

64.4 $

—

— $

— $

4.7

128.9

126.8

7.6

237.4

230.7

During 2014 and 2016, we also issued OP Units equating to 1.6 million and 0.9 million common shares, respectively, in connection 
with the acquisition of properties. See Note 10 for further details. 

Operating Strategy — Experienced Management Team with Proven Track Record

Our senior management team has decades of experience in the real estate industry. We have capitalized on our expertise in the 
acquisition, development, leasing and management of retail real estate by creating value through property development, re-tenanting 
and establishing joint ventures, such as the Funds, in which we earn, in addition to a return on our equity interest, Promotes, priority 
distributions and fees.

Operating  functions  such  as  leasing,  property  management,  construction,  finance  and  legal  (collectively,  the  "Operating 
Departments") are generally provided by our personnel, providing for a vertically integrated operating platform. By incorporating 
the Operating Departments in the acquisition process, acquisitions are appropriately priced giving effect to each asset’s specific 
risks and returns and transition time is minimized allowing management to immediately execute on its strategic plan for each 
asset.

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Core Portfolio

Our Core Portfolio consists primarily of high-quality street retail and urban assets, as well as suburban properties located in high-
barrier-to-entry, densely-populated trade areas.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we continued to execute on our strategy of owning a superior Core Portfolio by 
acquiring, through our Operating Partnership and its subsidiaries, properties consistent with our existing portfolio for an aggregate 
purchase price of $627.0 million. See Note 2 and Note 4, for a detailed discussion of these acquisitions and Item 2. Properties for 
a description of the other properties in our Core Portfolio. 

 As we typically hold our Core Portfolio properties for long-term investment, we periodically review the portfolio and implement 
programs to renovate and re-tenant targeted properties to enhance their market position. This in turn is expected to strengthen the 
competitive position of the leasing program to attract and retain quality tenants, increasing cash flow, and consequently, property 
values. From time to time, we also identify certain properties for disposition and redeploy the capital for acquisitions and for the 
repositioning of existing properties with greater potential for capital appreciation. During 2016, there were no dispositions within 
the Core Portfolio.

We also make investments in first mortgages and other notes receivable collateralized by real estate, ("Structured Finance Program") 
either directly or through entities having an ownership interest therein. During 2016, we made investments totaling $132.9 million 
in this program and as of December 31, 2016 had $216.4 million invested in this program. See Note 3, for a detailed discussion 
of our Structured Finance Program.

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Funds

During January 2016, the Operating Partnership acquired an additional 8.3% interest in Fund II from a limited partner for $18.4 
million, giving the Company an aggregate 28.3% interest in Fund II.

Acquisitions

Fund IV – During 2016, Fund IV acquired 11 consolidated properties for an aggregate purchase price of $237.3 million. See Note 
2 for a detailed discussion of these acquisitions.

Dispositions

Fund III – During 2016, Fund III sold two properties located in Cortlandt, NY and Chicago, IL for an aggregate sales price of 
$211.6 million. See Note 2 and Note 4, for a detailed discussion of these dispositions. Subsequent to December 31, 2016, Fund 
III sold a property located in Glen Burnie, MD for $28.8 million (Note 17).

Fund IV – Subsequent to December 31, 2016, Fund IV sold a property located in North Bergen, NJ for $19.0 million (Note 17).

Development Activities

As part of our Fund strategy, we invest in real estate assets that may require significant development. As of December 31, 2016, 
the Funds had 11 development projects, consisting of 13 individual properties, of which seven are under construction and four are 
in various stages of the development process as follows:

(dollars in millions)

Property

City Point (b)
Sherman Plaza (b)

Cortlandt Crossing

3104 M Street NW (b)

Broad Hollow Commons

210 Bowery

Owner

Fund II

Fund II

Fund III

Fund III

Fund III

Fund IV

Broughton Street Portfolio (b,e)

Fund IV

27 E. 61st Street

801 Madison Avenue

650 Bald Hill Road (b,e)

Fund IV

Fund IV

Fund IV

36.5

20.4

8.3

15.7

20.9

76.0

22.3

36.2

21.4

Costs
to Date

Anticipated
Additional
Costs (a)

$

408.0

$12.0 - $32.0 (c)

Status

Construction
commenced

Square
Feet Upon
Completion

Anticipated
Completion
Date

763,000

2017/2020 (d)

TBD

Pre-construction

39.6 - 44.6

0.0 - 0.7

Construction
commenced

Construction
commenced

TBD

130,000

10,000

34.3 - 44.3

Pre-construction

180,000 - 200,000

1.1 - 3.1

4.0 - 9.0

3.2 - 6.2

3.8 - 6.8

6.1 - 11.1

Construction
commenced

Construction
commenced

Construction
commenced

Pre-construction

Construction
commenced

TBD

2018

2017

2018

2017

2017

2017

2017

2017

2018

16,000

190,000

9,500

5,000

161,000

62,000

717 N. Michigan Avenue

Fund IV

106.0

14.0 - 21.5

Pre-construction

Total

__________

$

771.7

(a)  Anticipated additional costs are estimated ranges for completing the projects and include costs for tenant improvements and 

leasing commissions.

(b)  These projects are being redeveloped in joint ventures with unaffiliated entities.
(c)  Net of actual and anticipated contributions from retail tenants and proceeds from residential tower sales.
(d)  Phases I and II have an estimated completion date of 2017. Phase III has an estimated completion date of 2020.
(e)  Represents an unconsolidated property. 

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INFLATION

Our long-term leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the adverse impact of inflation on our net income. Such provisions 
include clauses enabling us to receive percentage rents based on tenants’ gross sales, which generally increase as prices rise, and/
or, in certain cases, escalation clauses, which generally increase rental rates during 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 our leases are for terms 
of less than ten years, which permits us to seek to increase rents upon re-rental at market rates if current rents are below the then 
existing market rates. Most of our leases require the tenants to pay their share of operating expenses, including common area 
maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance and utilities, thereby reducing our exposure to increases in costs and operating expenses 
resulting from inflation.

ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS

For information relating to environmental laws that may have an impact on our business, please see "Item 1A. Risk Factors— 
Possible liability relating to environmental matters."

COMPETITION

There are numerous entities that compete with us in seeking properties for acquisition and tenants that will lease space in our 
properties. Our competitors include other REITs, financial institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, private companies 
and individuals. Our properties compete for tenants with similar properties primarily on the basis of location, total occupancy 
costs (including base rent and operating expenses) and the design and condition of the improvements.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT MARKET SEGMENTS

We have three reportable segments: Core Portfolio, Funds and Structured Financing. Structured Financing consists of our first 
mortgages and notes receivable and related interest income. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described 
in the summary of significant accounting policies set forth in Note 1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 
12 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding, among other things, revenues from external 
customers, a measure of profit and loss and total assets with respect to each of our segments. Our profits and losses for both our 
business and each of our segments are not seasonal.

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS AND EMPLOYEES

Our executive office is located at 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 300, Rye, New York 10580, and our telephone number is 
(914) 288-8100. As of December 31, 2016, we had 122 employees, of which 98 were located at our executive office and 24 were 
located  at  regional  property  management  offices.  None  of  our  employees  are  covered  by  collective  bargaining  agreements. 
Management believes that its relationship with employees is good.

COMPANY WEBSITE

All of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on 
Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15
(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are available at no cost at our website at www.acadiarealty.com, as soon as reasonably 
practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings 
can also be accessed through the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, we will provide 
paper copies of our filings at no cost upon request. If you wish to receive a copy of the Form 10-K, you may contact Jason 
Blacksberg, Corporate Secretary, at Acadia Realty Trust, 411 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite 300, Rye, NY 10580. You may also 
call (914) 288-8100 to request a copy of the Form 10-K. Information included or referred to on our website is not incorporated 
by reference in or otherwise a part of this Form 10-K.

CODE OF ETHICS AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICIES

The Board of Trustees adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to all employees, as well as a "Whistleblower 
Policy." Copies of these documents are available in the Investor Information section of our website. We intend to disclose future 
amendments  to,  or  waivers  from  (with  respect  to  our  senior  executive  financial  officers),  our  Code  of  Ethics  in  the  Investor 
Information section of our website within four business days following the date of such amendment or waiver.

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ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS.

Set forth below are the risk factors that we believe are material to our investors. The occurrence of any of the following risks could 
adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and value of our Common Shares. This section includes 
or refers to certain forward-looking statements. Refer to the explanation of the qualifications and limitations on such forward-
looking statements discussed in the beginning of this Form 10-K.

The following risk factors are not exhaustive. Other sections of this report may include additional factors that could adversely 
affect our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. 
New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of 
all risk factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may affect our business. Investors 
should also refer to our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8- K for future periods for material updates 
to these risk factors.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS AND OUR PROPERTIES

There are risks relating to investments in real estate that may adversely affect our income and cash flow.

Real property investments are subject to multiple risks. Real estate values are affected by a number of factors, including: changes 
in the general economic climate, local conditions (such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate in an 
area), the quality and philosophy of management, competition from other available space, the ability of the owner to provide 
adequate maintenance and insurance and to control variable operating costs. Retail properties, in particular, may be affected by 
changing perceptions of retailers or shoppers regarding the safety, convenience and attractiveness of the property and by the overall 
climate for the retail industry. Real estate values are also affected by such factors as government regulations, interest rate levels, 
the availability of financing and potential liability under, and changes in, environmental, zoning, tax and other laws. A significant 
portion of our income is derived from rental income from real property. Our income and cash flow would be adversely affected 
if we were unable to rent our vacant space to viable tenants on economically favorable terms. In the event of default by a tenant, 
we may experience delays in enforcing, as well as incur substantial costs to enforce, our rights as a landlord. In addition, certain 
significant expenditures associated with each equity investment (such as mortgage payments, real estate taxes and maintenance 
costs) are generally not reduced even though there may be a reduction in income from the investment.

We rely on revenues derived from tenants, in particular our key tenants, and a decrease in those revenues may adversely 
affect our ability to make distributions. 

Revenue from our properties depends primarily on the ability of our tenants to pay the full amount of rent and other charges due 
under their leases on a timely basis. We derive significant revenues from a concentration of certain key tenants that occupy space 
at more than one property. We could be adversely affected in the event of the bankruptcy or insolvency of, or a downturn in the 
business of, any of our key tenants, or in the event that any such tenant does not renew its leases as they expire or renews such 
leases at lower rental rates. See "Item 2. Properties—Major Tenants" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for quantified information 
with respect to the percentage of our minimum rents received from major tenants.

Anchor tenants and co-tenancy are crucial to the success of retail properties and vacated anchor space directly and indirectly 
affects our rental revenues.

We own properties which are supported by “anchor” tenants. Anchor tenants pay a significant portion of the total rents at a property 
and contribute to the success of other tenants by drawing large numbers of customers to a property. Vacated anchor space not only 
directly reduces rental revenues, but, if not re-tenanted with a similar tenant, or one with equal consumer attraction, could adversely 
affect the entire shopping center primarily through the loss of customer drawing power. This can also occur through the exercise 
of the right that most anchors have, to vacate and prevent re-tenanting by paying rent for the balance of the lease term ("going 
dark"), as would the departure of a "shadow" anchor tenant that is owned by another landlord. In addition, in the event that certain 
anchor tenants cease to occupy a property, such an action may result in a significant number of other tenants having the contractual 
right to terminate their leases, or pay a reduced rent based on a percentage of the tenant's sales, at the affected property, which 
could adversely affect the future income from such property ("co-tenancy"). Although it may not directly reduce our rental revenues, 
and there are no contractual co-tenancy conditions, vacant retail space adjacent to, or even on the same block as our street and 
urban properties may similarly affect shopper traffic and re-tenanting activities at our properties. See "Item 2. Properties—Major 
Tenants" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for quantified information with respect to the percentage of our minimum rents 
received from major tenants.

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The bankruptcy of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our major tenants or a significant number of our smaller 
tenants may adversely affect our cash flows and property values.

The bankruptcy of, or a downturn in the business of, any of our major tenants causing them to reject their leases, or to not renew 
their leases as they expire, or renew at lower rental rates, may adversely affect our cash flows and property values. Furthermore, 
the impact of vacated anchor space and the potential reduction in customer traffic may adversely impact the balance of tenants at 
a shopping center.

Historically and from time to time, certain of our tenants experienced financial difficulties and filed for bankruptcy protection, 
typically under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code ("Chapter 11 Bankruptcy"). Pursuant to bankruptcy law, tenants 
have the right to reject some or all of their leases. In the event a tenant exercises this right, the landlord generally has the right to 
file a claim for lost rent equal to the greater of either one year's rent (including tenant expense reimbursements) for remaining 
terms greater than one year, or 15% of the rent remaining under the balance of the lease term, but not to exceed three years rent. 
Actual amounts to be received in satisfaction of those claims will be subject to the tenant's final bankruptcy plan and the availability 
of funds to pay its creditors.

Our experience shows that there can be no assurance that one or more of our major tenants will be immune from bankruptcy.

We may not be able to renew current leases or the terms of re-letting (including the cost of concessions to tenants) may be 
less favorable to us than current lease terms.

Upon the expiration of current leases for space located in our properties, we may not be able to re-let all or a portion of that space, 
or the terms of re-letting (including the cost of concessions to tenants) may be less favorable to us than current lease terms. If we 
are unable to re-let promptly all or a substantial portion of the space located in our properties or if the rental rates we receive upon 
re-letting are significantly lower than current rates, our net income and ability to make expected distributions to our shareholders 
will be adversely affected due to the resulting reduction in revenues. There can be no assurance that we will be able to retain 
tenants in any of our properties upon the expiration of their leases. See "Item 2. Properties—Lease Expirations" in this Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for additional information as to the scheduled lease expirations in our portfolio.

Our business is significantly influenced by demand for retail space generally, and a decrease in such demand may have a 
greater adverse effect on our business than if we owned a more diversified real estate portfolio.

A decrease in the demand for retail space, due to the economic factors discussed above or otherwise, may have a greater adverse 
effect on our business and financial condition than if we owned a more diversified real estate portfolio. The market for retail space 
has been, and could continue to be, adversely affected by weakness in the national, regional and local economies, the adverse 
financial condition of some large retailing companies, the ongoing consolidation in the retail sector, the excess amount of retail 
space in a number of markets, and increasing consumer purchases through the Internet. To the extent that any of these conditions 
occur, they are likely to negatively affect market rents for retail space and could materially and adversely affect our financial 
condition, results of operations, cash flow, the trading price of our common shares and our ability to satisfy our debt service 
obligations and to pay distributions to our shareholders.

E-commerce can have an impact on our business because it may cause a downturn in the business of our current tenants 
and affect future leases.

The use of the internet by consumers continues to gain in popularity. The migration toward e-commerce is expected to continue. 
This increase in internet sales could result in a downturn in the business of our current tenants in their "brick and mortar" locations 
and could affect the way future tenants lease space.

While we devote considerable effort and resources to analyze and respond to tenant trends, preferences and consumer spending 
patterns, we cannot predict with certainty what future tenants will want, what future retail spaces will look like and how much 
revenue will be generated at traditional "bricks and mortar" locations. If we are unable to anticipate and respond promptly to trends 
in the market because of the illiquid nature of real estate (See the Risk Factor entitled, "Our ability to change our portfolio is 
limited because real estate investments are illiquid" below), our occupancy levels and financial results could suffer.

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The economic environment may cause us to lose tenants and may impair our ability to borrow money to purchase properties, 
refinance existing debt or finance our current development projects.

Our operations and performance depend on general economic conditions, including the health of the consumer. The U.S. economy 
has historically experienced financial downturns from time to time, including a decline in consumer spending, credit tightening 
and high unemployment.

While we currently believe we have adequate sources of liquidity, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain secured 
or  unsecured  loan  facilities  to  meet  our  needs,  including  to  purchase  additional  properties,  to  complete  current  development 
projects, or to successfully refinance our properties as loans become due. To the extent that the availability of credit is limited, it 
would also adversely impact our notes receivable as counterparties may not be able to obtain the financing required to repay the 
loans upon maturity.

Certain sectors of the United States economy are still experiencing weakness. Over the past several years, this structural weakness 
has resulted in periods of high unemployment, the bankruptcy or weakened financial condition of a number of retailers, decreased 
consumer spending, increased home foreclosures, low consumer confidence, and reduced demand and rental rates for certain retail 
space. There can be no assurance that the recovery will continue. General economic factors that are beyond our control, including, 
but not limited to, economic recessions, decreases in consumer confidence, reductions in consumer credit availability, increasing 
consumer debt levels, rising energy costs, higher tax rates, continued business layoffs, downsizing and industry slowdowns, and/
or rising inflation, could have a negative impact on the business of our retail tenants. In turn, this could have a material adverse 
effect on our business because current or prospective tenants may, among other things, (i) have difficulty paying their rent obligations 
as they struggle to sell goods and services to consumers, (ii) be unwilling to enter into or renew leases with us on favorable terms 
or at all, (iii) seek to terminate their existing leases with us or request rental concessions on such leases, or (iv) be forced to curtail 
operations or declare bankruptcy.

Political and economic uncertainty could have an adverse effect on our business.

We cannot predict how current political and economic uncertainty, including uncertainty related to taxation, will affect our critical 
tenants, joint venture partners, lenders, financial institutions and general economic conditions, including the health and confidence 
of the consumer and the volatility of the stock market.

Political and economic uncertainty poses a risk to us in that it may cause consumers to postpone discretionary spending in response 
to tighter credit, reduced consumer confidence and other macroeconomic factors affecting consumer spending behavior, resulting 
in a downturn in the business of our tenants. In the event current political and economic uncertainty results in financial turmoil 
affecting the banking system and financial markets generally or significant financial service institution failures, there could be a 
new or incremental tightening in the credit markets, low liquidity, and extreme volatility in fixed income, credit, currency and 
equity markets. Each of these could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and operating results.

Inflation may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Increased inflation could have a more pronounced negative impact on our mortgage and debt interest and general and administrative 
expenses, as these costs could increase at a rate higher than our rents. Also, inflation may adversely affect tenant leases with stated 
rent increases or limits on such tenant’s obligation to pay its share of operating expenses, which could be lower than the increase 
in inflation at any given time. It may also limit our ability to recover all of our operating expenses. Inflation could also have an 
adverse effect on consumer spending, which could impact our tenants’ sales and, in turn, our average rents, and in some cases, 
our percentage rents, where applicable. In addition, renewals of leases or future leases may not be negotiated on current terms, in 
which event we may recover a smaller percentage of our operating expenses.

Many of our real estate costs are fixed, even if income from our properties decreases, which would cause a decrease in 
revenue.

Our financial results depend primarily on leasing space at our properties to tenants on terms favorable to us. Costs associated with 
real estate investment, such as real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, generally are not reduced even when a property 
is not fully occupied, rental rates decrease, or other circumstances cause a reduction in income from the property. As a result, cash 
flow from the operations of our properties may be reduced if a tenant does not pay its rent or we are unable to fully lease our 
properties on favorable terms. Additionally, properties that we develop or redevelop may not produce any significant revenue 
immediately,  and  the  cash  flow  from  existing  operations  may  be  insufficient  to  pay  the  operating  expenses  and  debt  service 
associated with such projects until they are fully occupied.

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Our ability to change our portfolio is limited because real estate investments are illiquid.

Equity investments in real estate are relatively illiquid and, therefore, our ability to change our portfolio promptly in response to 
changed conditions is limited, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations and our ability to pay 
dividends and make distributions. In addition, the Code contains restrictions on a REITs ability to dispose of properties that are 
not applicable to other types of real estate companies. Our Board of Trustees may establish investment criteria or limitations as it 
deems appropriate, but our Board of Trustees currently does not limit the number of properties in which we may seek to invest or 
on the concentration of investments in any one geographic region. As discussed under the heading "Our Board of Trustees may 
change our investment policy without shareholder approval" below, we could change our investment, disposition and financing 
policies and objectives without a vote of our shareholders, but such change may be delayed or more difficult to implement due to 
the illiquidity of real estate.

Although we have historically used moderate levels of leverage, if we employed higher levels of leverage, it would result 
in increased risk of default on our obligations and in an increase in debt service requirements, which could adversely affect 
our financial condition and results of operations and our ability to pay dividends and make distributions. In addition, the 
viability of the interest rate hedges we use is subject to the strength of the counterparties.

We have incurred, and expect to continue to incur, indebtedness to support our activities. As of December 31, 2016, our outstanding 
indebtedness was $1,505.7 million, of which $645.2 million was variable rate indebtedness. None of our Declaration of Trust, our 
bylaws or any policy statement formally adopted by our Board of Trustees limits either the total amount of indebtedness or the 
specified percentage of indebtedness that we may incur. Accordingly, we could become more highly leveraged, resulting in increased 
risk of default on our financial obligations and in an increase in debt service requirements. This in turn could adversely affect our 
financial condition, results of operations and our ability to make distributions.

Variable rate debt exposes us to changes in interest rates. Interest expense on our variable rate debt as of December 31, 2016 would 
increase by $6.5 million annually for a 100 basis point increase in interest rates. This exposure would increase if we seek additional 
variable rate financing based on pricing and other commercial and financial terms.

We enter into interest rate hedging transactions, including interest rate swap and cap agreements, with counterparties, generally, 
the same lenders who made the loan in question. There can be no guarantee that the future financial condition of these counterparties 
will enable them to fulfill their obligations under these agreements.

Increases in interest rates would cause our borrowing costs to rise and may limit our ability to refinance debt.

Although a significant amount of our outstanding debt has fixed interest rates, we also borrow funds at variable interest rates. 
Increases in interest rates would increase our interest expense on any outstanding unhedged variable rate debt and would affect 
the terms under which we refinance our existing debt as it matures, which would adversely affect our cash flow, financial condition 
and results of operations.

Competition may adversely affect our ability to purchase properties and to attract and retain tenants.

There are numerous commercial developers, real estate companies, financial institutions and other investors with greater financial 
resources than we have that compete with us in seeking properties for acquisition and tenants who will lease space in our properties. 
Our competitors include other REITs, financial institutions, private funds, insurance companies, pension funds, private companies, 
family offices, sovereign wealth funds and individuals. This competition may result in a higher cost for properties than we wish 
to  pay.  In  addition,  retailers  at  our  properties  (both  in  our  Core  Portfolio  and  in  the  portfolios  of  the  Funds)  face  increasing 
competition from outlet malls, discount shopping clubs, e-commerce, direct mail and telemarketing, which could (i) reduce rents 
payable to us and (ii) reduce our ability to attract and retain tenants at our properties leading to increased vacancy rates at our 
properties.

We could be adversely affected by poor market conditions where our properties are geographically concentrated.

Our performance depends on the economic conditions in markets in which our properties are concentrated. We have significant 
exposure to the greater New York and Chicago metropolitan regions, from which we derive 36% and 28% of the annual base rents 
within our Core Portfolio, respectively and 38% and 6% of annual base rents within our Funds, respectively. Our operating results 
could be adversely affected if market conditions, such as an oversupply of space or a reduction in demand for real estate, in these 
areas occur.

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We have pursued, and may in the future continue to pursue extensive growth opportunities, including investing in new 
markets, which may result in significant demands on our operational, administrative and financial resources.

We are pursuing extensive growth opportunities, some of which have been, and in the future may be, in locations in which we 
have not historically invested. This expansion places significant demands on our operational, administrative and financial resources. 
The continued growth of our real estate portfolio can be expected to continue to place a significant strain on our resources. Our 
future performance will depend in part on our ability to successfully attract and retain qualified management personnel to manage 
the growth and operations of our business. In addition, the acquired properties may fail to operate at expected levels due to the 
numerous factors that may affect the value of real estate. There can be no assurance that we will have sufficient resources to 
identify and manage the properties.

Our inability to raise capital for our Funds or to carry out our growth strategy could adversely affect our financial condition 
and results of operations.

Our earnings growth strategy is based on the acquisition and development of additional properties, including acquisitions of core 
properties  through  our  Operating  Partnership  and  our  high  return  investment  programs  through  our  Fund  platform.  The 
consummation of any future acquisitions will be subject to satisfactory completion of our extensive valuation analysis and due 
diligence review and to the negotiation of definitive documentation. We cannot be sure that we will be able to implement our 
strategy because we may have difficulty finding new properties, obtaining necessary entitlements, negotiating with new or existing 
tenants or securing acceptable financing. Furthermore, if we were unable to obtain sufficient investor capital commitments in 
order to initiate future Funds, this would adversely impact our current growth strategy.

Acquisitions of additional properties entail the risk that investments will fail to perform in accordance with expectations, including 
operating and leasing expectations. In the context of our business plan, "development" generally means an expansion or renovation 
of  an  existing  property.  Development  is  subject  to  numerous  risks,  including  risks  of  construction  delays,  cost  overruns  or 
uncontrollable events that may increase project costs, new project commencement risks such as the receipt of zoning, occupancy 
and other required governmental approvals and permits, and incurring development costs in connection with projects that are not 
pursued to completion.

Historically, a component of our growth strategy has been through private-equity type investments made through our RCP Venture. 
These have included investments in operating retailers. The inability of the retailers to operate profitably would have an adverse 
impact on income realized from these investments. Through our investments in joint ventures we have also invested in operating 
businesses that have operational risk in addition to the risks associated with real estate investments, including among other risks, 
human capital issues, adequate supply of product and material, and merchandising issues.

Our development and construction activities could affect our operating results.

We intend to continue the selective development and construction of retail properties, with our project at City Point currently being 
our largest development project (see "Item 1. Business—Investing Activities–Funds–Development Activities" for a description 
of the City Point project).

As opportunities arise, we may delay construction until sufficient pre-leasing is reached and financing is in place. Our development 
and construction activities include risks that:

•  We may abandon development opportunities after expending resources to determine feasibility;
•  Construction costs of a project may exceed our original estimates;
•  Occupancy rates and rents at a newly completed property may not be sufficient to make the property profitable;
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•  We may not complete construction and lease-up on schedule, resulting in increased debt service expense and construction 

Financing for development of a property may not be available to us on favorable terms;

costs; and

•  We may not be able to obtain, or may experience delays in obtaining necessary zoning and land use approvals as well as 

building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations.

Additionally, the time frame required for development, construction and lease-up of these properties means that we may not realize 
a significant cash return for several years. If any of the above events occur, the development of properties may hinder our growth 
and have an adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows. In addition, new development activities, regardless of 
whether or not they are ultimately successful, typically require substantial time and attention from management.

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Developments and acquisitions may fail to perform as expected which could adversely affect our results of operations.

Our investment strategy includes the development and acquisition of retail properties in supply constrained markets in densely 
populated  areas  with  high  average  household  incomes  and  significant  barriers  to  entry. The  development  and  acquisition  of 
properties entails risks that include the following, any of which could adversely affect our results of operations and our ability to 
meet our obligations:

•  The property may fail to achieve the returns we have projected, either temporarily or for extended periods;
•  We may not be able to identify suitable properties to acquire or may be unable to complete the acquisition of the properties 

we identify;

•  We may not be able to integrate an acquisition into our existing operations successfully;
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Properties we redevelop or acquire may fail to achieve the occupancy or rental rates we project, within the time frames 
we project, in each case, at the time we make the decision to invest, which may result in the properties' failure to achieve 
the returns we projected;

•  Our pre-acquisition evaluation of the physical condition of each new investment may not detect certain defects or identify 
necessary repairs until after the property is acquired, which could significantly increase our total acquisition costs or 
decrease cash flow from the property; and

•  Our investigation of a property or building prior to our acquisition, and any representations we may receive from the 
seller of such building or property, may fail to reveal various liabilities, which could reduce the cash flow from the 
property or increase our acquisition cost.

We operate through a partnership structure, which could have an adverse effect on our ability to manage our assets.

Our primary property-owning vehicle is the Operating Partnership, of which we are the general partner. Our acquisition of properties 
through the Operating Partnership in exchange for interests in the Operating Partnership may permit certain tax deferral advantages 
to limited partners who contribute properties to the Operating Partnership. Since properties contributed to the Operating Partnership 
may have unrealized gains attributable to the differences between the fair market value and adjusted tax basis in such properties 
prior to contribution, the sale of such properties could cause adverse tax consequences to the limited partners who contributed 
such properties. Although we, as the general partner of the Operating Partnership, generally have no obligation to consider the tax 
consequences of our actions to any limited partner, we own several properties subject to material contractual restrictions for varying 
periods of time designed to minimize the adverse tax consequences to the limited partners who contributed such properties. Such 
restrictions may result in significantly reduced flexibility to manage some of our assets.

We currently have an exclusive obligation to seek investments for our Funds which may prevent us from making acquisitions 
directly.

Under the terms of the organizational documents of our current Fund, our primary goal is to seek investments for the Fund, subject 
to certain exceptions. We may only pursue opportunities to acquire retail properties directly through the Operating Partnership if 
(i) the ownership of the acquisition opportunity by the Fund would create a material conflict of interest for us; (ii) we require the 
acquisition opportunity for a "like-kind" exchange; (iii) the consideration payable for the acquisition opportunity is our Common 
Shares, OP Units or other securities or (iv) the investment is outside the parameters of our investment goals for the Fund (which, 
in general, seeks more opportunistic level returns). As a result, we may not be able to make attractive acquisitions directly and 
instead may only receive a minority interest in such acquisitions through the Fund.

Our joint venture investments carry additional risks not present in our direct investments.

Partnership or joint venture investments may involve risks not otherwise present for investments made solely by us, including the 
possibility that our partner or co-venturer might become bankrupt, and that our partner or co-venturer may take action contrary 
to our instructions, requests, policies or objectives, including with respect to maintaining our qualification as a REIT. Other risks 
of joint venture investments include impasse on decisions, such as a sale, because neither we nor a joint venture partner may have 
full control over the joint venture. Also, there is no limitation under our organizational documents as to the amount of our funds 
that may be invested in joint ventures.

Additionally, our partners or co-venturers may engage in malfeasance in spite of our efforts to perform a high level of due diligence 
on them. Such acts may or may not be covered by insurance. Finally, partners and co-venturers may engage in illegal activities 
which may jeopardize an investment and/or subject us to reputational risk.

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Any disputes that may arise between joint venture partners and us may result in litigation or arbitration that would increase our 
expenses and prevent our officers and/or trustees from focusing their time and effort on our business. Consequently, actions by or 
disputes with joint venture partners might result in subjecting properties owned by the joint venture to additional risk. In addition, 
we may in certain circumstances be liable for the actions of our third-party joint venture partners.

Historically, Fund I, Mervyns I and Fund III have provided Promote income. There can be no assurance that our joint ventures 
will continue to operate profitably and thus provide additional Promote income in the future. These factors could limit the return 
that we receive from such investments or cause our cash flows to be lower than our estimates. In addition, a partner or co-venturer 
may not have access to sufficient capital to satisfy its funding obligations to the joint venture.

Our structured financing portfolio is subject to specific risks relating to the structure and terms of the instruments and 
the underlying collateral.

We invest in notes receivables and preferred equity investments that are collateralized by the underlying real estate, a direct interest 
or the borrower’s ownership interest in the entities that own the properties and/or by the borrower’s personal guarantee. The 
underlying assets are sometimes subordinate in payment and collateral to more senior loans. The ability of a borrower or entity 
to make payments on these investments may be subject to the senior lender and/or the performance of the underlying real estate. 
In the event of a default by the borrower or entity on its senior loan, our investment will only be satisfied after the senior loan and 
we may not be able to recover the full value of the investment. In the event of a bankruptcy of an entity in which we have a 
preferred equity interest, or in which the borrower has pledged its interest, the assets of the entity may not be sufficient to satisfy 
our investment.

Market factors could have an adverse effect on our share price and our ability to access the public equity markets.

The market price of our Common Shares or other securities may fluctuate significantly in response to many factors, including:

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actual or anticipated variations in our operating results, funds from operations, cash flows or liquidity;

changes in our earnings estimates or those of analysts;

changes in our dividend policy;

impairment charges affecting the carrying value of one or more of our Properties or other assets;

publication of research reports about us, the retail industry or the real estate industry generally;

increases in market interest rates that lead purchasers of our securities to seek higher dividend or interest rate yields;

changes in market valuations of similar companies;

adverse market reaction to the amount of our outstanding debt at any time, the amount of our maturing debt in the near 
and medium term and our ability to refinance such debt and the terms thereof or our plans to incur additional debt in the 
future;

additions or departures of key management personnel;

actions by institutional security holders;

proposed or adopted regulatory or legislative changes or developments;

speculation in the press or investment community;

the occurrence of any of the other risk factors included in, or incorporated by reference in, this report; and

general market and economic conditions.

Many of the factors listed above are beyond our control. Those factors may cause the market price of our Common Shares or other 
securities to decline significantly, regardless of our financial performance and condition and prospects. It is impossible to provide 
any assurance that the market price of our Common Shares or other securities will not fall in the future, and it may be difficult for 
holders to sell such securities at prices they find attractive, or at all. A decline in our share price, as a result of this or other market 
factors, could unfavorably impact our ability to raise additional equity in the public markets. 

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RISKS RELATED TO STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT

The loss of a key executive officer could have an adverse effect on us.

Our success depends on the contribution of key management members. The loss of the services of Kenneth F. Bernstein, President 
and Chief Executive Officer, or other key executive-level employees could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. 
Management continues to strengthen our team and provide for succession planning, but there can be no assurance that such planning 
will be capable of implementation or of the success of such efforts. We have obtained key-man life insurance for Mr. Bernstein. 
In addition, we have entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Bernstein; however, the employment agreement can be 
terminated by Mr. Bernstein at his discretion. We have not entered into employment agreements with other key executive-level 
employees.

Our Board of Trustees may change our investment policy or objectives without shareholder approval.

Our Board of Trustees may determine to change our investment and financing policies or objectives, our growth strategy and our 
debt, capitalization, distribution, acquisition, disposition and operating policies. Our Board of Trustees may establish investment 
criteria or limitations as it deems appropriate, but currently does not limit the number of properties in which we may seek to invest 
or on the concentration of investments in any one geographic region. Although our Board of Trustees has no present intention to 
revise or amend our strategies and policies, it may do so at any time without a vote by our shareholders. Accordingly, the results 
of decisions made by our Board of Trustees as implemented by management may or may not serve the interests of all of our 
shareholders and could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations, including our ability to distribute cash to 
shareholders or qualify as a REIT.

Distribution requirements imposed by law limit our operating flexibility.

To maintain our status as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, we are generally required to distribute to our shareholders at 
least 90% of our taxable income for each calendar year. Our taxable income is determined without regard to any deduction for 
dividends paid and by excluding net capital gains. To the extent that we satisfy the distribution requirement, but distribute less 
than 100% of our taxable income, we will be subject to Federal corporate income tax on our undistributed income. In addition, 
we will incur a 4% nondeductible excise tax on the amount, if any, by which our distributions in any year are less than the sum 
of (i) 85% of our ordinary income for that year; (ii) 95% of our capital gain net income for that year; and (iii) 100% of our 
undistributed taxable income from prior years. We intend to continue to make distributions to our shareholders to comply with 
the  distribution  requirements  of  the  Internal  Revenue  Code  and  to  minimize  exposure  to  Federal  income  and  excise  taxes. 
Differences in timing between the receipt of income and the payment of expenses in determining our income as well as required 
debt amortization payments and the capitalization of certain expenses could require us to borrow funds on a short-term basis to 
meet  the  distribution  requirements  that  are  necessary  to  achieve  the  tax  benefits  associated  with  qualifying  as  a  REIT.  The 
distribution requirements also severely limit our ability to retain earnings to acquire and improve properties or retire outstanding 
debt.

Changes in accounting standards may adversely impact our financial results.

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB"), in conjunction with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has 
issued several key pronouncements that will impact how we currently account for our material transactions, including, but not 
limited to, lease accounting, business combinations and the recognition of other revenues. In addition, the FASB has the ability 
to introduce new projects to its agenda which may also impact how we account for our material transactions. At this time, we are 
unable to predict with certainty which, if any, proposals may be passed, what new legislation may be implemented or what level 
of impact any such proposal could have on the presentation of our consolidated financial statements, our results of operations and 
our financial ratios required by our debt covenants.

Concentration of ownership by certain investors.

As of December 31, 2016, six institutional shareholders own 5% or more individually, and 59.7% in the aggregate, of our Common 
Shares.  While  this  ownership  concentration  does  not  jeopardize  our  qualification  as  a  REIT  (due  to  certain  "look-through" 
provisions"), a significant concentration of ownership may allow an investor or a group of investors to exert a greater influence 
over our management and affairs and may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of us.

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Restrictions on a potential change of control could prevent changes that would be beneficial to our shareholders.

Our Board of Trustees is authorized by our Declaration of Trust to establish and issue one or more series of preferred shares of 
beneficial interest without shareholder approval. We have not established any series of preferred shares other than the Series A 
and Series C Preferred Operating Partnership Units. However, the establishment and issuance of a class or series of preferred 
shares could make a change of control of us that could be in the best interests of the shareholders more difficult. In addition, we 
have entered into an employment agreement with our Chief Executive Officer and severance agreements are in place with certain 
of our executives which provide that, upon the occurrence of a change in control of us and either the termination of their employment 
without cause (as defined) or their resignation for good reason (as defined), those executive officers would be entitled to certain 
termination or severance payments made by us (which may include a lump sum payment equal to defined percentages of annual 
salary and prior years' average bonuses, paid in accordance with the terms and conditions of the respective agreement), which 
could deter a change of control of us that could be in the best interests of our shareholders generally.

Certain provisions of Maryland law may limit the ability of a third party to acquire control of our Company.

Under the Maryland General Corporation Law, as amended, which we refer to as the "MGCL," as applicable to REITs, certain 
"business combinations," including certain mergers, consolidations, share exchanges and asset transfers and certain issuances and 
reclassifications of equity securities, between a Maryland REIT and any person who beneficially owns 10% or more of the voting 
power of the REIT's outstanding voting shares or an affiliate or an associate, as defined in the MGCL, of the REIT who, at any 
time within the two-year period immediately prior to the date in question, was the beneficial owner of 10% or more of the voting 
power of the then-outstanding shares of beneficial interest of the REIT, which we refer to as an "interested shareholder," or an 
affiliate of the interested shareholder, are prohibited for five years after the most recent date on which the interested shareholder 
becomes an interested shareholder. After that five-year period, any such business combination must be recommended by the board 
of trustees of the REIT and approved by the affirmative vote of at least (i) 80% of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of 
outstanding voting shares of beneficial interest of the REIT and (ii) two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast by holders of voting 
shares of the REIT other than shares held by the interested shareholder with whom, or with whose affiliate, the business combination 
is to be effected or held by an affiliate or associate of the interested shareholder, unless, among other conditions, the REIT's 
common shareholders receive a minimum price, as defined in the MGCL, for their shares and the consideration is received in cash 
or in the same form as previously paid by the interested shareholder for its Common Shares.

These provisions of the MGCL do not apply, however, to business combinations that are approved or exempted by the board of 
trustees  of  the  REIT  before  the  interested  shareholder  becomes  an  interested  shareholder,  and  a  person  is  not  an  interested 
shareholder if the board of trustees approved in advance the transaction by which the person otherwise would have become an 
interested shareholder. In approving a transaction, our Board of Trustees may provide that its approval is subject to compliance, 
at or after the time of approval, with any terms and conditions determined by the Board. We have not elected to opt out of the 
business combination statute. 

The MGCL also provides that holders of "control shares" of a Maryland REIT (defined as voting shares that, when aggregated 
with all other shares owned by the acquirer or in respect of which the acquirer is entitled to exercise or direct the exercise of voting 
power (except solely by virtue of a revocable proxy), would entitle the acquirer to exercise one of three increasing ranges of voting 
power in electing trustees) acquired in a "control share acquisition" (defined as the direct or indirect acquisition of ownership or 
control of "control shares") have no voting rights except to the extent approved by the affirmative vote of holders of at least two-
thirds of all the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding shares owned by the acquirer, by officers or by employees who 
are also trustees of the REIT. Our Bylaws contain a provision exempting from the control share acquisition statute any and all 
acquisitions by any person of our shares of beneficial interest. Our Bylaws can be amended by our Board of Trustees by majority 
vote, and there can be no assurance that this provision will not be amended or eliminated at any time in the future.

Additionally, Title 3, Subtitle 8 of the MGCL permits our Board of Trustees, without shareholder approval and regardless of what 
is  currently  provided  in  our  Declaration  of Trust  or  Bylaws,  to  elect  to  be  subject  to  certain  provisions  relating  to  corporate 
governance that may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a transaction or a change of control of our Company that 
might involve a premium to the market price of our Common Shares or otherwise be in the best interests of our shareholders. We 
are subject to some of these provisions (for example, a two-thirds vote requirement for removing a trustee) by provisions of our 
Declaration of Trust and Bylaws unrelated to Subtitle 8.

Becoming subject to, or the potential to become subject to, these provisions of the MGCL could inhibit, delay or prevent a transaction 
or a change of control of our Company that might involve a premium price for our shareholders or otherwise be in our or their 
best interests. In addition, the provisions of our Declaration of Trust on removal of trustees and the provisions of our Bylaws 
regarding advance notice of shareholder nominations of trustees and other business proposals and restricting shareholder action 
outside of a shareholders meeting unless such action is taken by unanimous written consent could have a similar effect.

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Our rights and shareholders' rights to take action against trustees and officers are limited, which could limit recourse in 
the event of actions not in the best interests of shareholders.

As permitted by Maryland law, our Declaration of Trust eliminates the liability of our trustees and officers to the Company and 
its shareholders for money damages, except for liability resulting from:

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actual receipt of an improper benefit or profit in money, property or services; or
a final judgment based upon a finding of active and deliberate dishonesty by the trustee or officer that was material to 
the cause of action adjudicated.

In addition, our Declaration of Trust authorizes, and our Bylaws obligate, us to indemnify each present or former trustee or officer, 
to the maximum extent permitted by Maryland law, who is made a party to any proceeding because of his or her service to our 
Company in those or certain other capacities. As part of these indemnification obligations, we may be obligated to fund the defense 
costs incurred by our trustees and officers.

Outages, computer viruses and similar events could disrupt our operations.

We rely on information technology networks and systems, some of which are owned and operated by third parties, to process, 
transmit and store electronic information. Any of these systems may be susceptible to outages due to fire, floods, power loss, 
telecommunications failures, terrorist or cyber-attacks and similar events. Despite the implementation of network security measures, 
our systems and those of third parties on which we rely may also be vulnerable to computer viruses and similar disruptions. If we 
or the third parties on whom we rely are unable to prevent such outages and breaches, our operations could be disrupted.

Increased Information Technology ("IT") security threats and more sophisticated computer crime could pose a risk to 
our systems, networks and services.

Cyber incidents can result from deliberate attacks or unintentional events. There have been an increased number of significant 
cyber-attacks  targeted  at  the  retail,  insurance,  financial  and  banking  industries  that  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  gaining 
unauthorized access to digital systems for purposes of misappropriating assets or sensitive information, corrupting data or causing 
operational disruption. Cyber-attacks may also be carried out in a manner that does not require gaining unauthorized access, such 
as by causing denial-of-service attacks on websites. Cyber-attacks by third parties or insiders utilize techniques that range from 
highly sophisticated efforts to electronically circumvent network security or overwhelm a website to more traditional intelligence 
gathering and social engineering aimed at obtaining information necessary to gain access.

Increased global IT security threats are more sophisticated and targeted computer crimes pose a risk to the security of our systems 
and networks and the confidentiality, availability and integrity of our data. The open nature of interconnected technologies may 
allow for a network or Web outage or a privacy breach that reveals sensitive data or transmission of harmful/malicious code to 
business partners and clients. The techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems 
change frequently and may be difficult to detect for long periods of time, we may be unable to anticipate these techniques or 
implement adequate preventive measures.

Cyber-attacks may cause substantial cost and other negative consequences, which may include, but are not limited to:

System downtimes and operational disruptions;

•  Compromising of confidential information;
•  Manipulation and destruction of data;
•  Loss of trade secrets;
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•  Remediation cost that may include liability for stolen assets or information and repairing system damage that may have 
been caused. Remediation may include incentives offered to customers, tenants or other business partners in an effort to 
maintain the business relationships or due to legal requirements imposed;
•  Loss of revenues resulting from unauthorized use of proprietary information;
•  Cost to deploy additional protection strategies, training employees and engaging third party experts and consultants;
•  Reputational damage adversely affecting investor confidence; and
•  Litigation.

While we attempt to mitigate these risks by employing a number of measures, including a dedicated IT team, employee training 
and background checks, maintenance of backup systems, utilization of third party service providers to provide redundancy over 
multiple locations, and comprehensive monitoring of our networks and systems along with purchasing cyber security insurance 
coverage, our systems, networks and services remain potentially vulnerable to advanced threats.

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If a Third-Party Vendor fails to provide agreed upon services, we may suffer losses.

We are dependent and rely on third party vendors including Cloud providers for redundancy of our network, system data, security 
and data integrity. If a vendor fails to provide services as agreed, suffers outages, business interruptions, financial difficulties or 
bankruptcy we may experience service interruption, delays or loss of information. Cloud computing is dependent upon having 
access to an internet connection in order to retrieve data. If a natural disaster, blackout or other unforeseen event were to occur 
that disrupted the ability to obtain an internet connection we may experience a slowdown or delay in our operations. We conduct 
appropriate due diligence on all services providers and restrict access, use and disclosure of personal information. We engage 
vendors with formal written agreements clearly defining the roles of the parties specifying privacy and data security responsibilities.

Use of social media may adversely impact our reputation and business.

There has been a significant increase in the use of social media platforms, including weblogs, social media websites and other 
forms of Internet-based communications, which allow individuals access to a broad audience, including our significant business 
constituents. The availability of information through these platforms is virtually immediate as is its impact and may be posted at 
any time without affording us an opportunity to redress or correct it timely. This information may be adverse to our interests, may 
be  inaccurate  and  may  harm  our  reputation,  brand  image,  goodwill,  performance,  prospects  or  business.  Furthermore,  these 
platforms increase the risk of unauthorized disclosure of material non-public Company information.

Climate change and catastrophic risk from natural perils could adversely affect our properties.

Some of our current properties could be subject to potential natural or other disasters. We may acquire properties that are located 
in areas which are subject to natural disasters. Any properties located in coastal regions would therefore be affected by any future 
increases in sea levels or in the frequency or severity of hurricanes and tropical storms, whether such increases are caused by 
global climate changes or other factors.

Climate change is a long-term change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods of time that range from decades 
to millions of years. It may be a change in the average weather conditions or a change in the distribution of weather events with 
respect to an average, for example, greater or fewer extreme weather events. Climate change may be limited to a specific region, 
or may occur across the whole Earth.

There may be significant physical effects of climate change that have the potential to have a material effect on our business and 
operations. These effects can impact our personnel, physical assets, tenants and overall operations.
Physical impacts of climate change may include:

Increased storm intensity and severity of weather (e.g., floods or hurricanes);
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As a result of these physical impacts from climate-related events, we may be vulnerable to the following:

•  Risks of property damage to our retail properties;
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Indirect financial and operational impacts from disruptions to the operations of major tenants located in our retail properties 
from severe weather, such as hurricanes or floods;
Increased insurance premiums and deductibles, or a decrease in the availability of coverage, for properties in areas subject 
to severe weather;
Increased insurance claims and liabilities;
Increases in energy costs impacting operational returns;

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•  Decreased consumer demand for consumer products or services resulting from physical changes associated with climate 
change (e.g., warmer temperatures or decreasing shoreline could reduce demand for residential and commercial properties 
previously viewed as desirable);
Incorrect long-term valuation of an equity investment due to changing conditions not previously anticipated at the time 
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We are exposed to possible liability relating to environmental matters.

Under various Federal, state and local environmental laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations, as an owner of real property, 
we may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances at, on, in or under our property, 
as well as certain other potential costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances (including government fines and penalties and 
damages for injuries to persons and adjacent property). These laws may impose liability without regard to whether we knew of, 
or were responsible for, the presence or disposal of those substances. This liability may be imposed on us in connection with the 
activities of an operator of, or tenant at, the property. The cost of any required remediation, removal, fines or personal or property 
damages and our liability therefore could exceed the value of the property and/or our aggregate assets. In addition, the presence 
of those substances, or the failure to properly dispose of or remove those substances, may adversely affect our ability to sell or 
rent that property or to borrow using that property as collateral, which, in turn, could reduce our revenues and affect our ability 
to make distributions.

A property can also be adversely affected either through physical contamination or by virtue of an adverse effect upon value 
attributable to the migration of hazardous or toxic substances, or other contaminants that have or may have emanated from other 
properties. Although our tenants are primarily responsible for any environmental damages and claims related to the leased premises, 
in the event of the bankruptcy or inability of any of our tenants to satisfy any obligations with respect to the property leased to 
that tenant, we may be required to satisfy such obligations. In addition, we may be held directly liable for any such damages or 
claims irrespective of the provisions of any lease.

From time to time, in connection with the conduct of our business, and prior to the acquisition of any property from a third party 
or as required by our financing sources, we authorize the preparation of Phase I environmental reports and, when necessary, Phase 
II environmental reports, with respect to our properties. Based upon these environmental reports and our ongoing review of our 
properties, we are currently not aware of any environmental condition with respect to any of our properties that we believe would 
be reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us. There can be no assurance, however, that the environmental reports 
will reveal all environmental conditions at our properties or that the following will not expose us to material liability in the future:

•  The discovery of previously unknown environmental conditions;
•  Changes in law;
•  Activities of tenants; and
•  Activities relating to properties in the vicinity of our properties.

Changes in laws increasing the potential liability for environmental conditions existing on properties or increasing the restrictions 
on  discharges  or  other  conditions  may  result  in  significant  unanticipated  expenditures  or  may  otherwise  adversely  affect  the 
operations of our tenants, which could adversely affect our financial condition or results of operations.

Uninsured losses or a loss in excess of insured limits could adversely affect our financial condition.

We carry comprehensive general liability, all-risk property, extended coverage, loss of rent insurance, and environmental liability 
on our properties, with policy specifications and insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. However, with respect 
to those properties where the leases do not provide for abatement of rent under any circumstances, we maintain a minimum of 
twelve months loss of rent insurance. In addition, there are certain types of losses, such as losses resulting from wars, terrorism 
or acts of God that generally are not insured because they are either uninsurable or not economically insurable. Should an uninsured 
loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occur, we could lose capital invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenues 
from a property, while remaining obligated for any mortgage indebtedness or other financial obligations related to the property. 
Any loss of these types would adversely affect our financial condition.

Future terrorist attacks or civil unrest could harm the demand for, and the value of, our properties.

Over the past several years, a number of highly publicized terrorist acts and shootings have occurred at domestic and international 
retail properties. Future terrorist attacks, civil unrest and other acts of terrorism or war could harm the demand for, and the value 
of, our properties. Terrorist attacks could directly impact the value of our properties through damage, destruction, loss or increased 
security costs, and the availability of insurance for such acts may be limited or may be subject to substantial cost increases. To the 
extent that our tenants are impacted by future attacks, their ability to continue to honor obligations under their existing leases could 
be adversely affected. A decrease in retail demand could make it difficult for us to renew or re-lease our properties at lease rates 
equal to or above historical rates. These acts might erode business and consumer confidence and spending, and might result in 
increased volatility in national and international financial markets and economies. Any one of these events might decrease demand 
for real estate, decrease or delay the occupancy of our properties, and limit our access to capital or increase our cost of raising 
capital.

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We may from time to time be subject to litigation that may negatively impact our cash flow, financial condition, results of 
operations and the trading price of our Common Shares.

We may from time to time be a defendant in lawsuits and regulatory proceedings relating to our business. Such litigation and 
proceedings may result in defense costs, settlements, fines or judgments against us, some of which may not be covered by insurance. 
Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and regulatory proceedings, we cannot accurately predict the ultimate outcome of 
any such litigation or proceedings. An unfavorable outcome could negatively impact our cash flow, financial condition, results of 
operations and trading price of our Common Shares.

Compliance  with  the Americans  with  Disabilities Act  and  fire,  safety  and  other  regulations  may  require  us  to  make 
unplanned expenditures that adversely affect our cash flows.

All of our properties are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA. The ADA has separate compliance 
requirements for “public accommodations” and “commercial facilities,” but generally requires that buildings be made accessible 
to people with disabilities. Compliance with the ADA requirements could require removal of access barriers, and non-compliance 
could result in imposition of fines by the U.S. government or an award of damages to private litigants, or both. While the tenants 
to whom we lease properties are obligated by law to comply with the ADA provisions, and are typically obligated to cover costs 
of  compliance, if  required changes  involve greater expenditures than  anticipated, or  if the  changes must  be made  on a  more 
accelerated basis than anticipated, the ability of these tenants to cover costs could be adversely affected. As a result of the foregoing 
or if a tenant is not obligated to cover the cost of compliance, we could be required to expend funds to comply with the provisions 
of the ADA, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition and our ability to make distributions 
to shareholders. In addition, we are required to operate our properties in compliance with fire and safety regulations, building 
codes and other land use regulations, as they may be adopted by governmental agencies and bodies and become applicable to the 
properties. We may be required to make substantial capital expenditures to comply with those requirements, and these expenditures 
could have a material adverse effect on our ability to meet our financial obligations and make distributions to shareholders.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR REIT STATUS

There can be no assurance we have qualified or will remain qualified as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes.

We believe that we have consistently met the requirements for qualification as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes beginning 
with our taxable year ended December 31, 1993, and we intend to continue to meet these requirements in the future. However, 
qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, for 
which there may be only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. No assurance can be given that we have qualified or 
will remain qualified as a REIT. The Internal Revenue Code provisions and income tax regulations applicable to REITs differ 
significantly from those applicable to other entities. The determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely 
within our control can potentially affect our ability to continue to qualify as a REIT. In addition, no assurance can be given that 
future legislation, regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions will not significantly change the requirements for 
qualification as a REIT or adversely affect the Federal income tax consequences of such qualification. Under current law, if we 
fail to qualify as a REIT, we would not be allowed a deduction for dividends paid to shareholders in computing our net taxable 
income. In addition, our income would be subject to tax at the regular corporate rates. Also, we could be disqualified from treatment 
as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which qualification was lost. Cash available for distribution to our 
shareholders would be significantly reduced for each year in which we do not qualify as a REIT. In that event, we would not be 
required to continue to make distributions. Although we currently intend to continue to qualify as a REIT, it is possible that future 
economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause us, without the consent of our shareholders, to revoke the REIT 
election or to otherwise take action that would result in disqualification.

Legislative or regulatory tax changes could have an adverse effect on us.

There are a number of issues associated with an investment in a REIT that are related to the Federal income tax laws, including, 
but not limited to, the consequences of our failing to continue to qualify as a REIT. At any time, the Federal income tax laws 
governing REITs or the administrative interpretations of those laws may be amended or modified. Any new laws or interpretations 
may take effect retroactively and could adversely affect us or our shareholders. Reduced tax rates applicable to certain corporate 
dividends paid to most domestic noncorporate shareholders are not generally available to REIT shareholders since a REIT's income 
generally is not subject to corporate level tax. As a result, investment in non-REIT corporations may be viewed as relatively more 
attractive than investment in REITs by domestic noncorporate investors. Moreover, in the event that there is a reduction in tax 
rates applicable to corporate dividends, or a reduction in the corporate tax rate, such views may strengthen as the perceived benefits 
of investing in REITs by domestic noncorporate investors may decline. The foregoing factors could adversely affect the market 
price of our shares.

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We may be required to borrow funds or sell assets to satisfy our REIT distribution requirements.

Our cash flows may be insufficient to fund distributions required to maintain our qualification as a REIT as a result of differences 
in timing between the actual receipt of income and the recognition of income for U.S. Federal income tax purposes, or the effect 
of non-deductible expenditures, such as capital expenditures, payments of compensation for which Section 162(m) of the Code 
denies a deduction, the creation of reserves or required amortization payments. If we do not have other funds available in these 
situations, we may need to borrow funds on a short-term basis or sell assets, even if the then- prevailing market conditions are not 
favorable for these borrowings or sales, in order to satisfy our REIT distribution requirements. Such actions could adversely affect 
our cash flow and results of operations.

Dividends payable by REITs generally do not qualify for reduced tax rates.

Certain qualified dividends paid by corporations to individuals, trusts and estates that are U.S. shareholders are taxed at capital 
gain rates, which are lower than ordinary income rates. Dividends of current and accumulated earnings and profits payable by 
REITs, however, are taxed at ordinary income rates as opposed to the capital gain rates. Dividends payable by REITs in excess of 
these earnings and profits generally are treated as a non-taxable reduction of the shareholders’ basis in the shares to the extent 
thereof and thereafter as taxable gain. The more favorable rates applicable to regular corporate dividends could cause investors 
who are individuals, trusts and estates to perceive investments in REITs, including us, to be relatively less attractive than investments 
in the stock of non-REIT corporations that pay dividends, which may negatively impact the trading prices of our securities.

Complying  with  REIT  requirements  may  cause  us  to  forego  otherwise  attractive  opportunities  or  liquidate  otherwise 
attractive investments.

To qualify as a REIT, we must continually satisfy tests concerning, among other things, the sources of our income, the nature and 
diversification of our assets, the amounts we distribute to our shareholders and the ownership of our Common Shares. In order to 
meet these tests, we may be required to forego investments we might otherwise make and refrain from engaging in certain activities. 
Thus, compliance with the REIT requirements may hinder our performance.

In addition, if we fail to comply with certain asset ownership tests at the end of any calendar quarter, we must correct the failure 
within 30 days after the end of the calendar quarter or qualify for certain statutory relief provisions to avoid losing our REIT 
qualification. As a result, we may be required to liquidate otherwise attractive investments.

We have limits on ownership of our shares of beneficial interest.

For us to qualify as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, among other requirements, not more than 50% of the value of our 
shares of beneficial interest may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the Internal Revenue 
Code to include certain entities) at any time during the last half of each taxable year, and such shares of beneficial interest must 
be beneficially owned by 100 or more persons during at least 335 days of a taxable year of 12 months or during a proportionate 
part of a shorter taxable year (in each case, other than the first such year). Our Declaration of Trust includes certain restrictions 
regarding  transfers  of  our  shares  of  beneficial  interest  and  ownership  limits  that  are  intended  to  assist  us  in  satisfying  these 
limitations, among other purposes. These restrictions and limits may not be adequate in all cases, however, to prevent the transfer 
of our shares of beneficial interest in violation of the ownership limitations. The ownership limits contained in our Declaration of 
Trust may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change of control of us.

Actual or constructive ownership of our shares of beneficial interest in excess of the share ownership limits contained in our 
Declaration of Trust would cause the violative transfer or ownership to be null and void from the beginning and subject to purchase 
by us at a price equal to the fair market value of such shares (determined in accordance with the rules set forth in our Declaration 
of Trust). As a result, if a violative transfer were made, the recipient of the shares would not acquire any economic or voting rights 
attributable to the transferred shares. Additionally, the constructive ownership rules for these limits are complex and groups of 
related individuals or entities may be deemed a single owner and consequently in violation of the share ownership limits.

ITEM 1B.  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.

None.

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ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES.

Retail Properties

The discussion and tables in this Item 2. include wholly-owned and partially-owned properties held through our Core Portfolio and 
our Funds. We define our Core Portfolio as those properties either 100% owned by, or partially owned through joint venture interests 
by, the Operating Partnership, or subsidiaries thereof, not including those properties owned through our Funds.

As of December 31, 2016, there are 116 operating properties in our Core Portfolio totaling approximately 6.3 million square feet 
of gross leasable area ("GLA") excluding one property under development. The Core Portfolio properties are located in 12 states 
and the District of Columbia and primarily consist of street retail and dense suburban shopping centers. These properties are diverse 
in size, ranging from approximately 2,000 to 900,000 square feet and as of December 31, 2016, were in total, excluding the property 
under development, 96% occupied.

As of December 31, 2016, we owned and operated 52 properties totaling approximately 3.0 million square feet of GLA in our 
Funds, excluding 13 properties under development. In addition to shopping centers, the Funds have invested in mixed-use properties, 
which  generally  include  retail  activities.  The  Fund  properties  are  located  in  9  states  and  the  District  of  Columbia  and  as  of 
December 31, 2016, were in total, excluding the properties under development, 81% occupied.

Within our Core Portfolio and Funds, we had approximately 852 leases as of December 31, 2016. A majority of our rental revenues 
were from national retailers and consist of rents received under long-term leases. These leases generally provide for the monthly 
payment  of  fixed  minimum  rent  and  the  tenants'  pro-rata  share  of  the  real  estate  taxes,  insurance,  utilities  and  common  area 
maintenance of the shopping centers. Certain of our leases also provide for the payment of rent based on a percentage of a tenant's 
gross sales in excess of a stipulated annual amount, either in addition to, or in place of, minimum rents. Minimum rents, percentage 
rents and expense reimbursements accounted for approximately 97% of our total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Four of our Core Portfolio properties and one of our Fund properties are subject to long-term ground leases in which a third party 
owns and has leased the underlying land to us. We pay rent for the use of the land and are responsible for all costs and expenses 
associated with the building and improvements at all five locations.

No individual property contributed in excess of 10% of our total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 or 2014. 
See Note 7 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for information on the mortgage debt pertaining to our properties. 

The following sets forth more specific information with respect to each of our wholly-owned and partially-owned shopping centers 
at December 31, 2016:

Year
Acquired /
Constructed
(A / C)

Location

Ownership
Interest

GLA

% 
Occupied (a)

Annualized
Base
Rent (b)

Annual
Base
Rent /
SqFt

Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration

Property Description
(Number of
Properties)

CORE PORTFOLIO

Street and Urban Retail

Chicago Metro

664 N. Michigan

Chicago

2013 (A)

100%

18,141

100 % $ 4,497,482

840 N. Michigan

Chicago

2014 (A)

88%

87,135

100 %

7,610,395

$ 247.92

Tommy Bahama 
2029/2039
Ann Taylor Loft 
2028/2033
87.34 H&M 2018/2028
Verizon 
2024/2034

Rush and Walton 
Streets (6)

Chicago

2011/12 (A)

100%

41,533

100 %

6,633,831

159.72

651-671 West Diversey

Chicago

2011 (A)

100%

46,259

100 %

1,995,310

43.13

Lululemon 
2019/2029
Brioni 
2023/2033
BHLDN 
2023/2033
Marc Jacobs 
2024/2034

Trader Joe's 
2021/2041
Urban Outfitters 
2021/2031

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Property Description
(Number of
Properties)

Clark Street and W. 
Diversey (3)

Halsted and Armitage 
(9)

Year
Acquired /
Constructed
(A / C)

2011/12 (A)

Location

Chicago

Ownership
Interest

GLA

% 
Occupied (a)

100%

23,531

96 %

Annualized
Base
Rent (b)
1,281,730

Chicago

2011/12 (A)

100%

44,658

95 %

1,879,494

North Lincoln Park (6)

Chicago

2011/14 (A)

100%

50,961

82 %

1,697,089

State and Washington

Chicago

2016 (A)

100%

78,819

100 %

2,969,482

151 N. State Street

Chicago

2016 (A)

100%

27,385

100 %

1,300,000

Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration

Annual
Base
Rent /
SqFt
57.00 Ann Taylor 
2021/2031
Akira 2018/2028

44.21

Intermix 
2017/2022
BCBG 
2018/2028
Club Monaco 
2021
40.57 Aldo 2019/2024
Carhartt 
2021/2031
37.67 Nordstrom Rack 
2018/2038
H&M 2019/2034

47.47 Walgreens 
2019/2034

North and Kingsbury

Chicago

2016 (A)

100%

41,700

100 %

1,576,809

37.81 Old Navy 2024

Concord and 
Milwaukee

California and 
Armitage

Chicago

2016 (A)

100%

13,105

100 %

393,276

30.01

Chicago

2016 (A)

100%

18,275

75 %

626,417

45.66

Roosevelt Galleria

Chicago

2015 (A)

100%

37,995

63 %

701,982

29.15

Sullivan Center

Chicago

2016 (A)

100%

176,181

99 %

6,367,775

36.65

Total Chicago Metro

705,678

95 % 39,531,072

58.79

New York Metro

83 Spring Street

Manhattan

2012 (A)

100%

3,000

100 %

686,272

228.76

152-154 Spring Street

Manhattan

2014 (A)

100%

2,936

100 %

2,275,971

775.19

15 Mercer Street

Manhattan

2011 (A)

100%

3,375

100 %

431,250

127.78

Pier 1 2027/2037

Petco 2024/2039
Vitamin Shoppe 
2028/2038

Target 
2028/2063
DSW 2022/2027

Paper Source 
2022/2027

3 x 1 Denim 
2021/—

5-7 East 17th Street

Manhattan

2008 (A)

100%

11,467

100 %

1,300,014

113.37 Union Fare 

200 West 54th Street

Manhattan

2007 (A)

100%

5,773

86 %

2,156,703

433.14

2036/—

Stage Coach 
Tavern 2033/—

61 Main Street

181 Main Street

4401 White Plains 
Road

Bartow Avenue

Westport

Westport

Bronx

Bronx

2014 (A)

2012 (A)

100%

100%

3,400

11,350

100 %

100 %

351,560

103.40

866,365

2011 (A)

100%

12,964

100 %

625,000

2005 (C)

100%

14,590

100 %

478,227

76.33

TD Bank 
2026/2041
48.21 Walgreens 

2060/—
32.78 Mattress Firm 
2026/—

239 Greenwich Avenue

Greenwich

1998 (A)

75%

16,553 (d)

100 %

1,513,516

91.43

252-256 Greenwich 
Avenue

Greenwich

2014 (A)

100%

7,986

100 %

1,308,431

163.84

2914 Third Avenue

Bronx

2006 (A)

100%

40,320

100 %

951,287

23.59

Calypso 
2021/2026
Jack Wills 
2020/2025
Madewell 
2020/2025

Planet Fitness 
2027/2042

868 Broadway

Manhattan

2013 (A)

100%

2,031

100 %

723,607

356.28 Dr Martens 

2022/2027

313-315 Bowery

Manhattan

2013 (A)

100%

6,600

100 %

479,160

72.60

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Property Description
(Number of
Properties)

Location

Year
Acquired /
Constructed
(A / C)

Ownership
Interest

GLA

% 
Occupied (a)

120 West Broadway

Manhattan

2013 (A)

100%

13,838

100 %

Annualized
Base
Rent (b)
2,133,910

Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration

Annual
Base
Rent /
SqFt
154.21 HSBC Bank 

131-135 Prince Street

Manhattan

2014 (A)

100%

3,200

100 %

1,307,412

408.57

Shops at Grand

Queens

2014 (A)

100%

99,975

97 %

2,965,970

30.59

2520 Flatbush Avenue

Brooklyn

2014 (A)

100%

29,114

100 %

1,059,282

36.38

2021/2031
Citibank 
2022/2037

Follie Follie 
2020/2030
Uno de 50 2017/
—

Stop and Shop 
2023/2043

Bob's Discount 
Furniture 
2028/2033
Capital One 
2024/2034

991 Madison Avenue

Manhattan

2016 (A)

100%

7,513

66 %

1,508,050

306.08 Vera Wang 2031/

Gotham Plaza

Manhattan

2016 (A)

49%

26,180

92 %

1,471,167

61.35

Total New York Metro

322,165

97 % 24,593,154

78.43

San Francisco Metro

City Center

555 9th Street

San 
Francisco

San 
Francisco

2015 (A)

100%

204,648

98 %

7,657,875

38.39

2016 (A)

100%

148,832

100 %

6,013,669

40.41

Total San Francisco Metro

353,480

99 % 13,671,544

39.25

District of Columbia Metro

1739-53 & 1801-03 
Connecticut Avenue (2)

Washington 
D.C.

2012 (A)

100%

20,669

92 %

1,125,162

59.26

Rhode Island Place 
Shopping Center

Washington 
D.C.

M Street and Wisonsin 
Corridor (24)

Washington 
D.C.

2012 (A)

100%

57,529

100 %

1,735,379

30.17

2011/16 (A)

50%/20%

242,582

93 % 17,076,374

75.71

Total District of Columbia Metro

320,780

94 % 19,936,915

66.00

Boston Metro

330-340 River Street 
(2)

Cambridge

2012 (A)

165 Newbury Street

Boston

2016 (A)

Total Boston Metro

Total Street and Urban Retail

100%

100%

54,226

1,050

55,276

100 %

1,200,045

22.13

100 %

100 %

254,153

242.05

1,454,198

26.31

58.63

1,757,379

97 % 99,186,883

25

—
Perrin Paris 
2031/—

Bank of America 
2017/2022
The Children's 
Place 2017

City Target 
2025/2035
Best Buy 
2018/2042

Bed, Bath and 
Beyond 
2028/2043
Nordstrom Rack 
2021/2031

Ruth Chris 
Steakhouse 
2020/—
TD Bank 
2024/2044

TJ Maxx 2017/
—

Lacoste 
2019/2025
Juicy Couture 
2018/2028
Coach 2017/—

Whole Foods 
2021/2051

Starbucks 
2025/2030

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year
Acquired /
Constructed
(A / C)

Location

Ownership
Interest

GLA

% 
Occupied (a)

Annualized
Base
Rent (b)

Annual
Base
Rent /
SqFt

Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration

Property Description
(Number of
Properties)

Suburban Properties

New Jersey

Elmwood Park 
Shopping Center

Elmwood 
Park

1998 (A)

100%

149,070

97 %

3,870,422

26.69 Acme 2017/2052

Marketplace of 
Absecon

Absecon

1998 (A)

100%

104,556

92 %

1,385,256

60 Orange Street

Bloomfield

2012 (A)

98%

101,715

100 %

695,000

New York

Village Commons 
Shopping Center

Branch Shopping 
Center

Smithtown

1998 (A)

100%

87,128

98 %

2,816,751

32.96

Smithtown

1998 (A)

100% (c)

123,339

91 %

2,837,192

25.40

Amboy Road

Staten Island

2005 (A)

100% (c)

63,290

100 %

2,059,483

32.54

Pacesetter Park 
Shopping Center

West Shore 
Expressway

Crossroads Shopping 
Center

Ramapo

1999 (A)

100%

97,806

98 %

1,270,976

13.28

Staten Island

2007 (A)

100%

55,000

100 %

1,391,500

25.30

White Plains

1998 (A)

49%

311,539

92 %

6,685,878

23.30 Kmart 

New Loudon Center

Latham

1993 (A)

100%

255,673

100 %

2,140,344

8.37

28 Jericho Turnpike

Westbury

2012 (A)

100%

96,363

100 %

1,650,000

17.12 Kohl's 

Bedford Green

Bedford Hills

2014 (A)

100%

90,589

82 %

2,370,392

31.99

Connecticut

Town Line Plaza

Rocky Hill

1998 (A)

100%

206,346

99 %

1,753,152

16.49

2020/2050

Shop Rite 
2021/2031

Stop & Shop 
2024/2064
Wal-Mart(e)

Massachusetts

Methuen Shopping 
Center

Methuen

1998 (A)

100%

130,021

96 %

1,186,018

9.54 Market Basket 

Crescent Plaza

Brockton

1993 (A)

100%

218,148

96 %

1,880,513

201 Needham Street

Newton

2014 (A)

100%

20,409

100 %

591,861

163 Highland Avenue

Needham

2015 (A)

100%

40,505

100 %

1,275,673

31.49

Vermont

Gateway Shopping 
Center

South 
Burlington

Illinois

1999 (A)

100%

101,655

100 %

2,046,885

20.14

Staples 
2020/2035
Petco 2025/2040

Supervalu 
2024/2053

Hobson West Plaza

Naperville

1998 (A)

100%

99,137

95 %

1,146,315

12.15 Garden Fresh 

Markets 
2017/2022

26

Walgreen’s 
2022/2062

14.37

Rite Aid 
2020/2040
White Horse 
Liquors 
2019/202024
6.83 Home Depot 

2032/2052

CVS 2020/— 
LA Fitness 
2027/2042

Stop & Shop 
2028/2043

Stop & Shop 
2020/2040

LA Fitness 
2022/2037

2017/2032
Home Goods 
2018/2033
PetSmart 
2024/2039

Price Chopper 
2020/2035
Hobby Lobby 
2021/2031

2025/2035
Wal-Mart 
2021/2051

8.98

Supervalu 
2017/2047
Home Depot 
2021/2056
29.00 Michael's 
2023/2033

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Delaware

Brandywine Town 
Center

Market Square 
Shopping Center

Route 202 Shopping 
Center

Pennsylvania

Mark Plaza

Property Description
(Number of
Properties)

Location

Year
Acquired /
Constructed
(A / C)

Indiana

Ownership
Interest

GLA

% 
Occupied (a)

Annualized
Base
Rent (b)

Annual
Base
Rent /
SqFt

Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration

Merrillville Plaza

Hobart

1998 (A)

100%

236,087

97 %

3,301,079

14.44

Michigan

Bloomfield Town 
Square

Bloomfield 
Hills

1998 (A)

100%

235,786

94 %

3,320,083

14.91

Ohio

Mad River Station (f)

Dayton

1999 (A)

100%

123,335

83 %

1,396,788

13.69

Wilmington

2003 (A)

22%

824,411

93 % 12,480,721

16.25

Wilmington

2003 (A)

22%

102,047

99 %

2,962,290

29.41

TJ Maxx 
2019/2034
Art Van 
2023/2038

TJ Maxx 
2019/2034
Home Goods 
2021/2026
Best Buy 
2021/2041
Dick's Sporting 
Goods 
2023/2043

Babies ‘R’ Us 
2020/—

Bed, Bath & 
Beyond 
2019/2029
Dick’s Sporting 
Goods 
2018/2033
Lowe’s Home 
Centers 
2018/2048
Target 
2018/2058
HH Gregg 
2020/2035

TJ Maxx 2021/
—
Trader Joe’s 
2019/2034

Wilmington

2006 (C)

100%

19,984

75 %

637,701

42.55

Edwardsville

1993 (C)

100% (c)

106,856

100 %

244,279

2.29 Kmart 

2019/2049

Plaza 422

Lebanon

1993 (C)

100%

156,279

100 %

850,978

5.45 Home Depot 

2028/2058

Route 6 Plaza

Honesdale

1994 (C)

100%

175,589

98 %

1,255,941

7.32 Kmart 

Chestnut Hill (h)

Abington Towne 
Center

Philadelphia

Abington

2006 (A)

1998 (A)

100%

100%

37,646

216,278

100 %

96 %

930,489

1,054,026

   Total Suburban Properties

TOTAL CORE PORTFOLIO

4,586,587

6,343,966

96 % 67,487,986

96% 166,674,869

2020/2070
Dollar Tree 
2018/2033
Peebles 
2024/2034

TJ Maxx 2021/
—
Target (g)

24.72

21.38

16.37

28.69

FUND PORTFOLIO

Fund II Properties

New York

216th Street

Manhattan

2005 (A)

28%

60,000

100 %

2,574,000

42.90

City of New 
York 2027/2032

161st Street

Bronx

2005 (A)

28%

255,428

41 %

5,633,106

53.56

   Total Fund II Properties

315,428

52%

8,207,106

49.69

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Property Description
(Number of
Properties)

Location

Year
Acquired /
Constructed
(A / C)

Ownership
Interest

GLA

% 
Occupied (a)

Annualized
Base
Rent (b)

Annual
Base
Rent /
SqFt

Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration

Fund III Properties

New York

654 Broadway

Manhattan

2011 (A)

640 Broadway

Manhattan

2012 (A)

25%

16%

2,896

4,247

100 %

601,000

207.53

100 %

1,202,418

283.12

New Hyde Park 
Shopping Center

3780-3858 Nostrand 
Avenue

Maryland

New Hyde 
Park

Brooklyn

2011 (A)

25%

32,287

80 %

1,148,942

44.36

2013 (A)

25%

42,628

77 %

1,564,470

47.47

Penguin 
2023/2033

Swatch 
2023/2028

Petsmart 
2024/2039

Arundel Plaza

Glen Burnie

2012 (A)

22%

265,116

73 %

1,146,390

5.91 Giant Food 
2021/2026
Lowes 
2019/2059

   Total Fund III Properties

347,174

75 %

5,663,220

21.78

Fund IV Properties

New York

1151 Third Avenue

Manhattan

2013 (A)

23%

13,250

100 %

1,751,863

132.22 Vineyard Vines 

17 East 71st Street

Manhattan

2014 (A)

23%

8,432

100 %

1,848,724

219.25

1035 Third Avenue

Manhattan

Colonie Plaza

Albany

2015 (A)

2016 (A)

23%

23%

7,617

153,483

71 %

97 %

945,722

173.94

1,666,687

11.21

2025/2035

The Row 
2025/2035

Price Chopper 
2029/2059
Big Lots 2018/
—

New Jersey

2819 Kennedy 
Boulevard

Paramus Plaza

Massachusetts

Restaurants at Fort 
Point

Maine

North Bergen

2013 (A)

23%

47,539

100 %

1,147,458

24.14 Aldi 2030/2050

Paramus

2013 (A)

12%

152,509

72 %

1,835,118

16.74

Babies R Us 
2019/2044
Ashley Furniture 
2024/2034

Boston

2016 (A)

23%

15,711

100 %

312,019

19.86

Airport Mall

Bangor

2016 (A)

23%

221,760

89 %

1,325,139

6.69 Hannaford 
2018/2068
Marshalls 
2019/2029

Wells Plaza

Wells

2016 (A)

23%

93,263

93 %

647,973

7.50

Shaw's Plaza

Waterville

2016 (A)

23%

119,015

100 %

1,405,516

11.81

Reny's 
2019/2024
Dollar Tree 
2020/2025

Shaw's 
2020/2045

JFK Plaza

Waterville

2016 (A)

23%

151,107

78 %

744,207

6.31 Hannaford 
2027/2047
TJ Maxx 
2018/2038

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Property Description
(Number of
Properties)

Pennsylvania

Year
Acquired /
Constructed
(A / C)

Location

Ownership
Interest

GLA

% 
Occupied (a)

Annualized
Base
Rent (b)

Annual
Base
Rent /
SqFt

Anchor Tenants
Current Lease
Expiration/
Lease Option
Expiration

Dauphin Plaza

Harrisburg

2016 (A)

23%

205,727

86 %

1,666,419

9.40

Price Rite 
2021/2041
Ashley Furniture 
2021/2031

Shop N Bag 
2018/2043

2031/2071
HH Gregg 
2020/2030

Food Lion 
2023/2043

Mayfair Shopping 
Center

Virginia

Promenade at 
Manassas

Philadelphia

2016 (A)

23%

115,411

81 %

1,607,597

17.21

Manassas

2013 (A)

23%

265,442

98 %

3,497,730

13.42 Home Depot 

Lake Montclair Center

Dumfries

2013 (A)

23%

105,832

96 %

1,956,034

19.20

Maryland

1701 Belmont Avenue

Catonsville

2012 (A)

23%

58,674

— %

—

—

Delaware

Eden Square

Bear

2014 (A)

23%

231,436

72 %

2,353,417

14.17 Giant, 2024/2059
Lowe's 
2017/2032

Illinois

938 W. North Avenue

Chicago

2013 (A)

23%

33,228

16 %

326,350

61.00

Georgia

Broughton Street 
Portfolio

North Carolina

Savannah

2014 (A)

12%

100,660

90 %

3,334,017

36.73

Sephora 
2024/2029

J. Crew 
2025/2035
L'Occitane 
2025/2030

Wake Forest Crossing

Wake Forest

2016 (A)

23%

203,006

97 %

2,854,296

14.47

California

146 Geary Street

Union and Fillmore 
Collection (4)

San 
Francisco

San 
Francisco

2015 (A)

23%

11,436

100 %

300,000

26.23

2015/16 (A)

21%

10,148

90 %

641,286

70.44

   Total Fund IV Properties
TOTAL FUND OPERATING PROPERTIES (i)

2,324,686

2,987,288

85 % 32,167,572

16.22

81% $ 46,037,898

$ 19.03

__________

(a)  Does not include space for which the lease term had not yet commenced as of December 31, 2016.
(b)  These amounts include, where material, the effective rent, net of concessions, including free rent.
(c)  The Company is a ground lessee under a long-term ground lease.
(d) 
In addition to the 16,834 square feet of retail GLA, this property also has 21 apartments comprising 14,434 square feet
Includes a 97,300 square foot Wal-Mart which is not owned by us.
(e) 
(f)  The GLA for this property excludes 29,857 square feet of office space.
(g)  Property consists of two buildings.
(h) 
(i) 

Includes a 157,616 square foot Target Store that is not owned by us.
In addition to the operating properties, there are 14 properties under development: 613-623 West Diversey (Core), Sherman Plaza (Fund II), City Point 
(Fund II), Broad Hollow Commons (Fund III), Cortlandt Crossing (Fund III), 3104 M Street (Fund III), Broughton Street Portfolio (Fund IV, includes 
3 properties), 27 E. 61st (Fund IV), 210 Bowery (Fund IV), 801 Madison Avenue (Fund IV), 650 Bald Hill Road (Fund IV) and 717 North Michigan 
Avenue (Fund IV).

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Major Tenants

No individual retail tenant accounted for more than 4.7% of base rents for the year ended December 31, 2016, or occupied more 
than 8.3% of total leased GLA as of December 31, 2016. The following table sets forth certain information for the 20 largest retail 
tenants  by  base  rent  for  leases  in  place as  of  December 31,  2016. The  amounts  below  include  our  pro-rata  share  of  GLA  and 
annualized  base  rent  for  the  Operating  Partnership’s  partial  ownership  interest  in  properties,  including  the  Funds  (GLA  and 
Annualized Base Rent in thousands):

Retail Tenant

Target Corp.

Walgreens

The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co.

Best Buy Co., Inc.

LA Fitness International LLC

Ann Inc.

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.

Verizon Wireless

TJX Companies, Inc.

The Home Depot, Inc.

Supervalue Inc.

Trader Joe's Co., Inc.

Tommy Bahama Group Inc.

Gap, Inc.

JP Morgan Chase Co.

Ulta Salon Cosm & Fragrance

Lululemon Athletica, Inc.

DSW

Sleepy's Inc.

Price Chopper

Total

__________

Number of
Stores in 
Portfolio (a)

Percentage of Total
Represented by Retail Tenant

Total GLA

Annualized 
Base Rent (b)

Total Portfolio
GLA

Annualized Base
Rent

7

6

5

3

4

4

4

2

11

6

4

5

2

3

8

3

2

2

10

2

93

494

$

81

208

87

112

16

95

31

227

233

138

37

4

29

24

31

3

36

41

104

6,979

3,666

3,639

3,595

2,624

2,395

2,388

2,386

2,199

2,102

2,068

1,935

1,844

1,468

1,419

1,395

1,305

1,287

1,273

1,234

8.3%

1.4%

3.5%

1.4%

1.9%

0.3%

1.6%

0.5%

3.8%

3.9%

2.3%

0.6%

0.1%

0.5%

0.4%

0.5%

0.1%

0.6%

0.7%

1.7%

4.7%

2.5%

2.5%

2.4%

1.8%

1.6%

1.6%

1.6%

1.5%

1.4%

1.4%

1.3%

1.2%

1.0%

1.0%

0.9%

0.9%

0.9%

0.9%

0.8%

2,031

$

47,201

34.1%

31.9%

(a)  Does not include the following tenants that only operate at one location within the Company's portfolio: H&M, Union Fare, Marc Jacobs, 

and Kohl's.

(b)  Base rents do not include percentage rents, additional rents for property expense reimbursements and contractual rent escalations.

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Lease Expirations

The following tables show scheduled lease expirations for retail tenants in place as of December 31, 2016, assuming that none of 
the tenants exercise renewal options (GLA and Annualized Base Rent in thousands):

Core Portfolio

Leases Maturing in
Month to Month
2017 (b)
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total

Fund Portfolio

Leases Maturing in
Month to Month
2017 (b)
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total

__________

Annualized Base Rent (a)

GLA

Number of
Leases

Current Annual
Rent

Percentage of
Total

10
72
76
54
51
81
34
29
43
42
26
38
556

$

$

924
14,880
18,102
10,749
13,029
20,772
9,428
15,103
17,517
11,201
6,078
28,892
166,675

1%
8%
11%
6%
8%
12%
6%
9%
11%
7%
4%
17%
100%

Square Feet
32
574
723
506
625
919
222
397
534
306
136
843
5,817

Percentage
of Total

1%
10%
12%
9%
11%
16%
4%
7%
9%
5%
2%
14%
100%

Annualized Base Rent (a)

GLA

Number of
Leases

Current Annual
Rent

Percentage of
Total

7
28
46
34
31
30
18
13
13
24
26
26
296

$

$

399
3,142
3,163
5,282
3,096
2,649
2,399
2,176
3,318
4,984
3,875
13,615
48,098

1%
11%
10%
10%
9%
7%
7%
4%
6%
5%
8%
22%
100%

Square Feet
12
263
254
246
214
186
185
100
142
116
186
534
2,438

Percentage
of Total

1%
7%
7%
11%
6%
6%
5%
4%
7%
10%
8%
28%
100%

(a)  Base rents do not include percentage rents, additional rents for property expense reimbursements, nor contractual rent 

escalations.

(b)  The 100 leases scheduled to expire during 2017 are for tenants at 29 properties located in 17 markets. No single market 
represents a material amount of exposure to the Company as it relates to the rents from these leases. Given the diversity 
of  these  markets,  properties  and  characteristics  of  the  individual  spaces,  the  Company  cannot  make  any  general 
representations as it relates to the expiring rents and the rates for which these spaces may be re-leased.

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Geographic Concentrations

The following table summarizes our operating retail properties by region as of December 31, 2016. The amounts below include 
our pro-rata share of GLA and annualized base rent for the Operating Partnership’s partial ownership interest in properties, including 
the Funds (GLA and Annualized Base Rent in thousands):

Annualized 
Base
Rent per
Occupied 
Square
Foot (c)

Annualized
Base
Rent (b,c)

Percentage of Total
Represented by
Region

GLA

Annualized
Base Rent

Region

GLA (a,c) % Occupied (b)

Core Portfolio:

Operating Properties:

New York Metro

New England

Chicago Metro

Midwest

Washington D.C Metro

San Francisco Metro

Mid-Atlantic

Total Core Operating
Properties

Fund Portfolio:

Operating Properties:

New York Metro

San Francisco Metro

Chicago Metro

Northeast

Southeast

Mid-Atlantic

Total Fund Operating
Properties

__________

1,680

96% $

49,214

$

772

696

694

140

353

918

98%

95%

93%

94%

99%

95%

10,188

38,648

9,164

7,498

13,672

8,405

30.57

13.49

58.31

14.15

56.99

39.25

9.60

32%

15%

13%

13%

3%

7%

17%

36%

8%

28%

7%

5%

10%

6%

5,253

96% $

136,789

$

27.21

100%

100%

179

5

21

210

59

212

686

72% $

3,492

$

95%

24%

87%

95%

57%

203

552

1,710

1,045

2,090

26.97

44.81

111.79

9.34

18.82

17.25

26%

1%

3%

31%

8%

31%

38%

2%

6%

19%

12%

23%

73% $

9,092

$

18.16

100%

100%

(a)  Property GLA includes a total of 255,000 square feet, which is not owned by us. This square footage has been excluded for calculating 

annualized base rent per square foot.

(b)  The above occupancy and rent amounts do not include space that is currently leased, but for which payment of rent had not commenced 

as of December 31, 2016.

(c)  The amounts presented reflect the Operating Partnership's pro-rata shares of properties included within each region.

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ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are involved in various matters of litigation arising in the normal course of business. While we are unable to predict with 
certainty the outcome of any particular matter, Management is of the opinion that, when such litigation is resolved, our resulting 
exposure to loss contingencies, if any, will not have a significant effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, 
or liquidity.

During August 2009, we terminated the employment of a former Senior Vice President (the "Former Employee") for engaging in 
conduct that materially violated the Company's employee handbook. We determined that the behavior fell within the definition 
of "cause" in his severance agreement with us and therefore did not pay him anything thereunder. The Former Employee brought 
a lawsuit against us in New York State Supreme Court (the "Court"), in the amount of $0.9 million alleging breach of the severance 
agreement. On August 7, 2014, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of us, as defendant, and against plaintiff, the Former 
Employee, finding that his conduct in fact and law, constituted "cause" under his severance agreement. The Court rendered two 
decisions, one granting our motion for summary judgment and a second denying the Former Employee's motion to dismiss our 
answer as an abuse of judicial discretion. The Former Employee appealed the latter decision, but the decision of the Court was 
affirmed by the appellate court.

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.

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PART II

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND 

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND PERFORMANCE GRAPH.

Market Information, Dividends and Holders of Record of our Common Shares

The following table shows, for the period indicated, the high and low sales price for our Common Shares as reported on the New 
York Stock Exchange, and cash dividends declared during the two years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

Quarter Ended
2016
March 31, 2016
June 30, 2016
September 30, 2016
December 31, 2016
2015
March 31, 2015
June 30, 2015
September 30, 2015
December 31, 2015

(a)

(b)

__________

High

Low

Dividend
Per Share

$

$

$

$

35.24
35.98
38.01
36.02

36.82
35.36
32.67
34.06

$

$

30.25
32.76
34.91
31.31

32.13
29.05
28.34
29.80

0.25
0.25
0.25
0.41

0.24
0.24
0.24
0.50

(a)  Includes a special dividend of $0.15 for the quarter ended December 31, 2016
(b)  Includes a special dividend of $0.25 for the quarter ended December 31, 2015

At February 24, 2017, there were 206 holders of record of our Common Shares.

We have determined for income tax purposes that 66% of the total dividends distributed to shareholders during 2016 represented 
ordinary income and 34% represented capital gains. The dividend for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, was paid on January 
15, 2017, and is taxable in 2016. Our cash flow is affected by a number of factors, including the revenues received from rental 
properties, our operating expenses, the interest expense on our borrowings, the ability of lessees to meet their obligations to us 
and unanticipated capital expenditures. Future dividends paid by us will be at the discretion of the Trustees and will depend on 
our actual cash flows, our financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions 
of the Code and such other factors as the Trustees deem relevant. In addition, we have the ability to pay dividends in cash, Common 
Shares or a combination thereof, subject to a minimum of 10% in cash.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

We have an existing share repurchase program that authorizes management, at its discretion, to repurchase up to $20.0 million of 
our outstanding Common Shares. The program may be discontinued or extended at any time and there is no assurance that we 
will purchase the full amount authorized. There were no Common Shares repurchased by us during the year ended December 31, 
2016. Under this program we have repurchased 2.1 million Common Shares, none of which were repurchased after December 
2001. As of December 31, 2016, management may repurchase up to approximately $7.5 million of our outstanding Common 
Shares under this program.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

At the 2016 annual shareholders' meeting, the shareholders' approved the Second Amended and Restated 2006 Incentive Plan (the 
"Second Amended 2006 Plan"). This plan replaced all previous share incentive plans and increased the authorization to issue 
options, Restricted Shares and LTIP Units (collectively "Awards") available to officers and employees by 1.6 million shares, for 
a total of 3.7 million shares available to be issued. See Note 13 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a summary 
of our Share Incentive Plans. 

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The following table provides information related to the Second Amended 2006 Plan as of December 31, 2016:

Equity Compensation Plan Information

(a)

(b)

Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights

Weighted - average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights

(c)
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))

Equity compensation plans approved by
security holders

Equity compensation plans not approved
by security holders

Total

— $

—

— $

—

—

—

Remaining Common Shares available under the Amended 2006 Plan are as follows:

Outstanding Common Shares as of December 31, 2016
Outstanding OP Units as of December 31, 2016

Total Outstanding Common Shares and OP Units

Common Shares and OP Units pursuant to the Second Amended 2006 Plan

Total Common Shares available under equity compensation plans

Less: Issuance of Restricted Shares and LTIP Units Granted
Issuance of Options Granted
Number of Common Shares remaining available

Share Price Performance

2,093,419

—

2,093,419

83,597,680
4,528,798
88,126,478

8,893,681
8,893,681

(4,028,489)
(2,771,773)
2,093,419

The  following  graph  compares  the  cumulative  total  shareholder  return  for  our  Common  Shares  for  the  period  commencing 
December 31, 2011, through December 31, 2016, with the cumulative total return on the Russell 2000 Index ("Russell 2000"), 
the NAREIT All Equity REIT Index (the "NAREIT") and the SNL Shopping Center REITs (the "SNL") over the same period. 
Total return values for the Russell 2000, the NAREIT, the SNL and the Common Shares were calculated based upon cumulative 
total return assuming the investment of $100.00 in each of the Russell 2000, the NAREIT, the SNL and our Common Shares on 
December 31, 2011, and assuming reinvestment of dividends. The shareholder return as set forth in the table below is not necessarily 
indicative of future performance. The information in this section is not "soliciting material," is not deemed "filed" with the SEC, 
and is not to be incorporated by reference into any of our filings under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made 
before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.

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Comparison of five Year Cumulative Total Return among Acadia Realty Trust, the Russell 2000, the NAREIT and the SNL:

Index
Acadia Realty Trust
Russell 2000
NAREIT All Equity REIT Index
SNL REIT Retail Shopping Ctr Index

$

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

$

100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00

$

128.35
116.35
119.70
126.26

$

131.42
161.52
123.12
134.90

$

176.74
169.43
157.63
174.80

$

189.97
161.95
162.08
184.16

193.76
196.45
176.07
190.57

At December 31,

ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The following table sets forth, on a historical basis, our selected financial data. This information should be read in conjunction 
with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results 
of Operations appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Funds from operations ("FFO") amounts for the year ended December 31, 
2016 have been adjusted as set forth in "Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations – Reconciliation of Net Income to Funds from Operations."

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(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Year Ended December 31,

OPERATING DATA:

Revenues

Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and reserves

Depreciation and amortization

Impairment of asset

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

Gain on involuntary conversion of asset

Interest income

Other

Interest expense

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

Income tax benefit (provision)

Income from continuing operations before 
   gain on disposition of properties

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

Gain on disposition of properties, net of tax

Net income

(Income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests:

Continuing operations

Discontinued operations

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

$

189,939

$

199,063

$

179,681

$

156,486

$ 106,960

98,039

70,011

—

39,449

—

25,829

—

34,645

52,522

105

52,627

—

81,965

134,592

88,850

60,751

(5,000)

37,330

—

16,603

1,596

37,297

62,694

(1,787)

60,907

—

89,063

149,970

(61,816)

(84,262)

—

—

(61,816)

(84,262)

79,104

49,645

—

111,578

—

12,607

2,724

39,426

138,415

(629)

137,786

1,222

13,138

152,146

(80,059)

(1,023)

(81,082)

72,108

40,299

(1,500)

12,382

—

11,800

—

40,239

26,522

(19)

26,503

18,137

—

59,344

27,888

(2,032)

3,611

2,368

8,027

—

23,009

8,693

574

9,267

80,669

—

44,640

89,936

7,523

(12,048)

(4,525)

14,352

(64,582)

(50,230)

Net income attributable to Acadia

$

72,776

$

65,708

$

71,064

$

40,115

$

39,706

Supplemental Information:

Income from continuing operations attributable to Acadia

Income from discontinued operations attributable to Acadia

Net income attributable to Acadia

Basic earnings per share:

Income from continuing operations

Income from discontinued operations

Basic earnings per share

Diluted earnings per share:

Income from continuing operations

Income from discontinued operations

Diluted earnings per share

Weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding

Basic

Diluted

Cash dividends declared per Common Share

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

72,776

$

65,708

$

70,865

$

34,026

$

23,619

—

72,776

0.94

—

0.94

0.94

—

0.94

$

$

$

$

$

—

65,708

0.94

—

0.94

0.94

—

0.94

$

$

$

$

$

199

71,064

1.18

—

1.18

1.18

—

1.18

$

$

$

$

$

6,089

40,115

0.61

0.11

0.72

0.61

0.11

0.72

$

$

$

$

$

16,087

39,706

0.51

0.34

0.85

0.51

0.34

0.85

76,231

76,244

68,851

68,870

59,402

59,426

54,919

54,982

45,854

46,335

1.16

$

1.22

$

1.23

$

0.86

$

0.72

37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

BALANCE SHEET DATA:

Year Ended December 31,

Real estate before accumulated depreciation

$ 3,382,000

$ 2,736,283

$ 2,208,595

$ 1,819,053

$1,287,198

Total assets

Total indebtedness

Total common shareholders’ equity

Noncontrolling interests

Total equity

OTHER:

Funds from operations attributable to Common 
Shareholders and Common OP Unit holders (a)
Cash flows provided by (used in):

Operating activities

Investing activities

Financing activities

3,995,960

1,488,718

1,588,577

589,548

3,032,319

1,358,606

1,100,488

420,866

2,720,721

2,264,957

1,908,440

1,118,602

1,039,997

1,055,541

380,416

704,236

417,352

613,181

622,797

447,459

2,178,125

1,521,354

1,435,957

1,121,588

1,070,256

117,070

111,560

78,882

67,161

48,845

147,225

113,598

82,519

65,233

59,001

(646,435)

(354,503)

(268,516)

(87,879)

(136,745)

498,239

96,101

324,388

10,022

79,745

(a)  Funds from operations is a non-GAAP measure. For an explanation of the measure and a reconciliation to the nearest 

GAAP measure, see "Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis —Non-GAAP Measures."

ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF 

OPERATIONS.

OVERVIEW

As of December 31, 2016, we operated 182 properties, which we own or have an ownership interest in, within our Core Portfolio 
or Funds. Our Core Portfolio consists of those properties either 100% owned, or partially owned through joint venture interests 
by the Operating Partnership, or subsidiaries thereof, not including those properties owned through our Funds. These 182 properties 
primarily consist of street and urban retail, and dense suburban shopping centers. The properties we operate are located primarily 
in markets within the United States' top ten metropolitan areas. There are 116 properties in our Core Portfolio totaling approximately 
6.3 million square feet excluding one in development. Fund II has four properties, two of which (representing 0.3 million square 
feet) are currently operating, one is under construction, and one is in the design phase. Fund III has eight properties, of which five  
(representing 0.3 million square feet) are currently operating and three are under development. Fund IV has 53 properties, 45 of 
which (representing 2.3 million square feet) are operating and eight are under development. The majority of our operating income 
is derived from rental revenues from operating properties, including expense recoveries from tenants, offset by operating and 
overhead expenses. As our RCP Venture invests in operating companies, we consider these investments to be private-equity style, 
as opposed to real estate, investments. Since these are not traditional investments in operating rental real estate but investments 
in operating businesses, the Operating Partnership typically invests in these through a taxable REIT subsidiary ("TRS").

Our primary business objective is to acquire and manage commercial retail properties that will provide cash for distributions to 
shareholders while also creating the potential for capital appreciation to enhance investor returns. We focus on the following 
fundamentals to achieve this objective:

•  Own and operate a Core Portfolio of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, densely-
populated metropolitan areas and create value through accretive development and re-tenanting activities coupled with 
the acquisition of high-quality assets that have the long-term potential to outperform the asset class as part of our Core 
asset recycling and acquisition initiative.

•  Generate additional external growth through an opportunistic yet disciplined acquisition program within our Funds. We 

target transactions with high inherent opportunity for the creation of additional value through:

value-add investments in street retail properties, located in established and "next generation" submarkets, with 
re-tenanting or repositioning opportunities,
opportunistic acquisitions of well-located real-estate anchored by distressed retailers, and
other opportunistic acquisitions which may include high-yield acquisitions and purchases of distressed debt.

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Some of these investments historically have also included, and may in the future include, joint ventures with private 
equity investors for the purpose of making investments in operating retailers with significant embedded value in their 
real estate assets.

•  Maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet through conservative financial practices while ensuring access to sufficient 

capital to fund future growth.

SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS DURING 2016

Investments

During the year ended December 31, 2016 ("2016"), within our Core and Fund portfolios we acquired 22 properties aggregating 
$864.3 million as follows:

• 

• 

In our Core portfolio we acquired nine consolidated properties with an aggregate purchase price of $519.6 million and 
two unconsolidated properties with an aggregate purchase price of $107.4 million (Note 4). 
In Fund IV we acquired 11 consolidated properties with an aggregate purchase price of $237.3 million (Note 2). 

In addition to our real estate investments we:

• 

Issued one Core note receivable and three Fund IV notes receivable aggregating $47.5 million, which were collateralized 
by four mixed-use real estate properties (Note 3);  

•  Restructured a $30.9 million Core mezzanine loan and replaced it with a new $153.4 million loan, which was made to 

our partners in the Brandywine Portfolio (Note 4); and 

•  Obtained through our Operating Partnership an additional 8.3% interest in Fund II from a limited partner for $18.4 million 

(Note 10).

Dispositions of Real Estate

During 2016, within our Fund portfolio we sold two properties for an aggregate sales price of $211.6 million and recognized 
aggregate gains of $94.6 million as follows:

• 

• 

Fund III sold two consolidated properties with an aggregate sales price of $153.8 million and recognized an aggregate 
gain on disposition of properties of $82.0 million (Note 2). One of these properties was a 65% interest in the Cortlandt 
Town Center, for which the remaining 35% interest was carried as an unconsolidated investment after the sale. 
Subsequently, Fund III sold the remaining 35% interest in the Cortlandt Town Center for $57.8 million, for which the 
gain  was  $36.0  million  and  our  pro  rata  share  was  $12.6  million  and  was  recognized  within  equity  in  earnings  of 
unconsolidated affiliates on the consolidated statement of income (Note 4). 

Capital Raised

•  During 2016, we issued approximately 12.9 million shares of our common stock to raise net proceeds of $452.4 million. 
Of these issuances, 4.5 million shares were issued under our at-the-market equity program, 4.8 million shares were issued 
in a follow-on public offering and 3.6 million shares were issued in a forward sale agreement (Note 10). 

•  During 2016, we also issued Common and Preferred OP Units aggregating $31.4 million to a third party to acquire real 

estate (Note 10).

Financings

•  During 2016, we obtained $150.0 million of new unsecured term loans in our Core Portfolio. In addition, we obtained 

or assumed 14 new consolidated mortgages aggregating $252.9 million (Note 7). 

Development Activity

•  During 2016, Fund IV acquired two properties in development. Fund II also placed a portion of its City Point project 

into service with an accumulated cost of $187.4 million (Note 2). 

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Change in Management

On June 27, 2016, John Gottfried assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer of Acadia Realty Trust. 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

See Note 12 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for an overview of our three reportable segments. During the year 
ended December 31, 2016, we revised how we allocate general and administrative and income tax expenses among our segments. 
All prior periods presented have been revised to conform to this new presentation. 

A discussion of the significant variances and primary factors contributing thereto within the results of operations for the years 
ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are addressed below:

Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2016 ("2016") to the year ended December 31, 2015 ("2015")

Revenues

2016

2015

(dollars in millions)

Rental income

Expense reimbursements

Other

Total revenues

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financings

Unallocated

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financings

Unallocated

$ 120.2

$

32.5

$

— $

— $ 121.2

$

37.5

$

— $

26.7

3.3

5.6

1.6

—

—

—

—

26.5

2.3

9.8

1.7

—

—

$ 150.2

$

39.7

$

— $

— $ 150.0

$

49.0

$

— $

—

—

—

—

Rental income in the Core Portfolio decreased $1.0 million primarily as a result of a $9.3 million decrease due to the change in 
control of the Brandywine Portfolio (Note 4) offset by property acquisitions in 2015 and 2016 ("2016 Core Acquisitions"). Rental 
income in the Funds decreased $5.0 million primarily as a result of a decrease of $12.7 million relating to property dispositions 
in 2015 and 2016 ("2016 Fund Dispositions"). These decreases were offset by additional rental income of $4.3 million related to 
property acquisitions in 2015 and 2016 ("2016 Fund Acquisitions").

Expense reimbursements in the Funds decreased $4.2 million primarily due to the 2016 Fund Dispositions and a decrease in 
property operating expenses during 2016.

The $1.0 million increase in other income in the Core Portfolio relates to termination income received at a property.

Operating Expenses 

2016

2015

(dollars in millions)

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financings Unallocated

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financings Unallocated

Depreciation and amortization

$

54.6

$

15.4

$

— $

— $

46.2

$

14.5

$

— $

General and administrative

Real estate taxes

Property operating

Other operating

Impairment of an asset

—

19.2

15.7

4.7

—

—

6.4

8.6

2.8

—

—

—

—

—

—

40.6

—

—

—

—

—

16.9

19.2

1.1

5.0

—

8.5

9.2

3.5

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

30.4

—

—

—

—

Total operating expenses

$

94.2

$

33.2

$

— $

40.6

$

88.4

$

35.7

$

— $

30.4

The $8.4 million increase in depreciation and amortization in the Core Portfolio was primarily attributable to the 2016 Core 
Acquisitions.

Unallocated general and administrative increased $10.2 million due to the acceleration of equity-based compensation awards 
related to retirements in 2016 totaling $4.2 million as well as increased compensation expense of $4.7 million, which included 
$3.9 million related to the Program (Note 13). The remaining $1.3 million relates to an increase in other professional fees.

Real estate taxes in the Core Portfolio increased $2.3 million due to the 2016 Core Acquisitions and a general increase in real 
estate taxes. Real estate taxes in the Funds decreased $2.1 million primarily due to the 2016 Fund Dispositions.

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Property operating expenses in the Core Portfolio decreased $3.5 million primarily as a result of lower snow costs during 2016 
and due to the change in control of the Brandywine Portfolio in 2016. 

Other operating expenses in the Core Portfolio increased $3.6 million as a result of higher acquisition costs in 2016 due to higher 
transactional volume. 

The impairment of an asset in the Core Portfolio during 2015 of $5.0 million relates to a property within the Brandywine Portfolio 
(Note 8).

Other Income (Expense)

2016

2015

(dollars in millions)

Equity in earnings (losses) of 
unconsolidated affiliates

Gain on disposition of 
properties of unconsolidated 
affiliates

Interest income

Other

Interest and other finance
expense

Income tax provision

Gain on disposition of
properties

Income attributable to 
noncontrolling interests

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured 
Financings

Unallocated

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financings

Unallocated

$

3.8

$

(0.3) $

— $

— $

1.2

$

12.2

$

— $

—

—

—

(27.4)

—

—

36.0

—

—

(7.2)

—

82.0

(3.4)

(58.4)

—

25.8

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.1

—

—

—

—

—

(27.9)

—

—

24.0

—

—

(9.4)

—

89.1

(0.1)

(84.1)

—

16.6

1.6

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(1.8)

—

—

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in the Core Portfolio increased $2.6 million primarily due to the change in control 
of the Brandywine Portfolio and the Company's new investment in Gotham Plaza. Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates 
in the Funds decreased $12.5 million primarily as a result of $5.2 million of additional distributions in excess of basis from the 
Mervyns I & II portfolios in 2015, additional depreciation expense related to the demolition of a building at an unconsolidated 
affiliate of $5.6 million and the disposition of a property in 2015 of $1.8 million.

Other income decreased $1.6 million due to the collection of a note receivable, default interest and other costs, in excess of carrying 
value during 2015.

The $9.2 million increase in interest income in the Structured Financing Portfolio was primarily the result of earnings from loans 
originated during 2015 and 2016 and the recapture of previously established reserves of $3.4 million during 2016.

The $36.0 million gain on disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates in the Funds during 2016 represents our pro-rata 
share from the sale of 35% of Cortlandt Town Center. The $24.0 million gain on disposition of properties of unconsolidated 
affiliates in the Funds during 2015 represents our pro-rata share from the sales of White City Shopping Center and Parkway 
Crossing.

Interest and other finance expense in the Funds decreased $2.2 million primarily due to an increase in capitalized interest related 
to our City Point development project during 2016.

The gain on disposition of properties in the Funds during 2016 of $82.0 million represents our gain on sale from 65% of Cortlandt 
Town Center and Heritage Shops. Gain on disposition of properties in the Funds in 2015 of $89.1 million represents our gain on 
sale from Lincoln Park Center, Liberty Avenue and the air rights at Fund II's City Point project.

The $1.7 million variance in the income tax provision resulted from 2015 corporate Federal income taxes incurred by a Fund IV 
investor.

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The variance in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Core Portfolio is due to the change in control of the 
Brandywine Portfolio. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Funds represents their share of all Fund variances 
discussed above.
Comparison of the year ended December 31, 2015 ("2015") to the year ended December 31, 2014 ("2014")

Revenues

2015

2014

(dollars in millions)

Rental income

Expense reimbursements

Other

Total revenues

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financings

Unallocated

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financings

Unallocated

$ 121.2

$

37.5

$

— $

— $ 102.1

$

26.5

2.3

9.8

1.7

—

—

—

—

22.1

0.8

43.0

10.6

1.1

$

— $

—

—

$ 150.0

$

49.0

$

— $

— $ 125.0

$

54.7

$

— $

—

—

—

—

Rental income in the Core Portfolio increased $19.1 million primarily as a result of additional rents from property acquisitions in 
2014 and 2015 ("2015 Core Acquisitions"). Rental income in the Funds decreased $5.5 million due to decreases of $4.7 million 
relating to property dispositions in 2015 ("2015 Fund Dispositions") and an anticipated significant vacancy at 161st Street in 
connection with its development. These decreases were partially offset by property acquisitions in 2015 and 2014 ("2015 Fund 
Acquisitions").

Expense reimbursements in the Core Portfolio increased $4.4 million primarily as a result of the 2015 Core Acquisitions as well 
as additional repairs and maintenance during 2015.

Other income in the Core Portfolio increased $1.5 million primarily as a result of a gain on the acquisition of the unaffiliated 
partner's remaining interest in the Route 202 Shopping Center during 2015.

Operating Expenses 

(dollars in millions)

2015

2014

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financings

Unallocated

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financings

Unallocated

Depreciation and amortization

$

46.2

$

14.5

$

— $

— $

35.9

$

13.8

$

— $

General and administrative

Real estate taxes

Property operating

Other operating

Impairment of asset

—

16.9

19.2

1.1

5.0

—

8.5

9.2

3.5

—

—

—

—

—

—

30.4

—

—

—

—

—

14.4

15.1

3.6

—

—

8.7

9.7

0.2

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

27.4

—

—

—

—

Total operating expenses

$

88.4

$

35.7

$

— $

30.4

$

69.0

$

32.4

$

— $

27.4

Property operating expenses in the Core Portfolio increased $4.1 million primarily as a result of the 2015 Core Acquisitions as 
well as additional repairs and maintenance during 2015.

Other operating expenses in the Core Portfolio decreased $2.5 million as a result of lower acquisition costs during 2015. Other 
operating expenses in the Funds increased $3.3 million as a result of higher acquisition costs during 2015.

Real estate taxes in the Core Portfolio increased $2.5 million primarily as a result of the 2015 Core Acquisitions. 

Unallocated general and administrative expenses increased $3.0 million primarily as a result of increased compensation expense 
of $2.5 million in 2015 and higher legal and other professional fees of $0.9 million in 2015.

The $10.3 million increase in depreciation and amortization in the Core Portfolio was attributable to the 2015 Core Acquisitions.

The impairment of an asset in the Core Portfolio of $5.0 million reflects a charge related to a property within the Brandywine 
Portfolio (Note 8).

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Other

2015

2014

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financings

Unallocated

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financings Unallocated

$

1.2

$

12.2

$

— $

— $

0.1

$

8.8

$

— $

(dollars in millions)

Equity in earnings (losses) of 
unconsolidated affiliates

Gain on disposition of properties of 
unconsolidated affiliates

Interest income

Other

—

—

—

89.1

—

—

(9.3)

—

24.0

—

Interest and other finance expense

(27.9)

Income tax (provision) benefit

Gain on disposition of properties

Income from discontinued operations

Income attributable to noncontrolling 
interests:

—

—

—

 Continuing operations

 Discontinued operations

(0.1)

—

(84.1)

—

—

16.6

1.6

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(1.8)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

102.9

—

—

(27.0)

(12.4)

—

12.6

—

—

0.5

1.2

(3.2)

—

(76.9)

(1.0)

—

12.6

2.7

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(0.6)

—

—

—

—

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in the Funds increased $3.4 million primarily due to additional distributions in 
excess of basis from an unconsolidated affiliate in 2015.

The $4.0 million increase in interest income in the Structured Financing Portfolio was a result of $2.7 million of additional interest 
from loans originated in 2014 and 2015 as well as the collection of $1.5 million of interest that was previously reserved in 2015.

The $1.1 million variance in other income results from $1.6 million in 2015 due to the collection of a note receivable, default 
interest and other costs, in excess of carrying value and in 2014, we collected two notes previously reserved for of $2.7 million.

The $89.1 million gain on disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates in the Funds during 2015 represents our pro-rata 
share of the gains from Parkway Crossing and the White City Shopping Center. The $102.9 million gain on disposition of properties 
of unconsolidated affiliates in the Funds in 2014 resulted from our pro-rata share of the gain on sale of investments in the Fund 
III and Fund IV Lincoln Road Portfolios.

Interest and other finance expense in the Funds decreased $3.1 million from a $3.7 million increase in capitalized interest related 
to our City Point development project and a $3.3 million decrease related to lower average interest rates during 2015. These 
decreases were offset by a $4.0 million increase related to higher average outstanding borrowings during 2015.

The $1.2 million variance in the income tax provision resulted from 2015 corporate Federal income taxes incurred by a Fund IV 
investor.

The $12.5 million gain on disposition of properties in the Core Portfolio during 2014 represents the gain on the foreclosure of 
Walnut Hill Plaza. The $24.0 million gain on disposition of properties in the Funds in 2015 represents our gain on the sales of 
Lincoln Park Centre, Liberty Avenue and air rights on Phase III at our City Point development.

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in the Funds represents their share of all Fund variances discussed above.

NON-GAAP MEASURES

Net Property Operating Income

The following discussion of net property operating income ("NOI") and rent spreads on new and renewal leases includes the 
activity from both our consolidated and our pro-rata share of unconsolidated properties within our Core Portfolio. Our Funds 
invest  primarily  in  properties  that  typically  require  significant  leasing  and  development.  Given  that  the  Funds  are  finite-life 
investment vehicles, these properties are sold following stabilization. For these reasons, we believe NOI and rent spreads are not 
meaningful measures for our Fund investments.

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NOI represents property revenues less property expenses. We consider NOI and rent spreads on new and renewal leases for our 
Core Portfolio to be appropriate supplemental disclosures of portfolio operating performance due to their widespread acceptance 
and use within the REIT investor and analyst communities. NOI and rent spreads on new and renewal leases are presented to assist 
investors in analyzing our property performance, however, our method of calculating these may be different from methods used 
by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs.

A reconciliation of consolidated operating income to net operating income - Core Portfolio follows (in millions):

Consolidated Operating Income

Add back:

  General and administrative

  Depreciation and amortization

  Impairment of asset

Less:

Above/below market rent, straight-line rent and other adjustments
Consolidated NOI

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated NOI

Less: Operating Partnership's interest in Fund NOI included above
Add: Operating Partnership's share of unconsolidated joint ventures NOI (a)
NOI - Core Portfolio

__________

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

$

21.9

$

44.5

40.7

70.0

—

(5.3)
127.3

(20.8)
(5.0)
16.5

$

118.0

$

30.4

60.7

5.0

(8.2)
132.4

(34.7)
(5.8)
10.4

102.3

(a)  Does not include the Operating Partnership's share of NOI from unconsolidated joint ventures within the Funds

Same-Property NOI includes Core Portfolio properties that we owned for both the current and prior periods presented, but excludes 
those properties which we acquired, sold or expected to be sold, and redeveloped during these periods. 

The following table summarizes Same-Property NOI for our Core Portfolio (in millions):

Core Portfolio NOI
Less properties excluded from Same-Property NOI

Same-Property NOI

Percent change from 2015

Components of Same-Property NOI:

Same-Property Revenues

Same-Property Operating Expenses

Same-Property NOI

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

$

$

$

$

118.0
(22.3)
95.7

3.4%

126.7

31.0

95.7

$

$

$

$

102.3
(9.8)
92.5

125.1

32.6

92.5

The 3.4% increase in Same-Property NOI was primarily attributable to contractual rent increases and lease renewals at increased 
rents during 2016.

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Rent Spreads on Core Portfolio New and Renewal Leases

The following table summarizes rent spreads on both a cash basis and straight-line basis for new and renewal leases based on 
leases executed within our Core Portfolio for the year ended December 31, 2016. Cash basis represents a comparison of rent 
most recently paid on the previous lease as compared to the initial rent paid on the new lease. Straight-line basis represents a 
comparison of rents as adjusted for contractual escalations, abated rent and lease incentives for the same comparable leases.

Core Portfolio New and Renewal Leases

Number of new and renewal leases executed

Gross leasable area

New base rent

Previous base rent

Percent growth in base rent
Average cost per square foot (a)
Weighted average lease term (years)

__________

Year Ended 
December 31, 2016

Cash
Basis

Straight-Line
Basis

63

390,521

$

$

23.17

21.36

$

$

8.5%

24.54

20.96

17.1%

$11.46

5.8

(a)  The average cost per square foot includes tenant improvement costs, leasing commissions and tenant allowances.

Funds from Operations

We consider funds from operations ("FFO") as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") 
to be an appropriate supplemental disclosure of operating performance for an equity REIT due to its widespread acceptance and 
use within the REIT and analyst communities. FFO is presented to assist investors in analyzing our performance. It is helpful as 
it excludes various items included in net income that are not indicative of the operating performance, such as gains (losses) from 
sales of depreciated property, depreciation and amortization, and impairment of depreciable real estate. Our method of calculating 
FFO may be different from methods used by other REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other REITs. FFO does 
not represent cash generated from operations as defined by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and is not indicative 
of cash available to fund all cash needs, including distributions. It should not be considered as an alternative to net income for the 
purpose of evaluating our performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Consistent with the NAREIT definition, we 
define FFO as net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (losses) from sales of depreciated property and 
impairment of depreciable real estate, plus depreciation and amortization, and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships 
and joint ventures. 

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A reconciliation of net income attributable to Acadia to FFO follows (dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts):

(dollars in thousands)

Net income attributable to Acadia

For the Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

$ 72,776

$

65,708

$ 71,064

$ 40,115

$ 39,706

Depreciation of real estate and amortization of leasing costs:
(net of noncontrolling interests' share)

67,446

52,013

38,020

31,432

24,671

Gain on sale (net of noncontrolling interests’ share)

Income attributable to Common OP Unit holders

Impairment of asset (net of noncontrolling interests’ share)

Distributions - Preferred OP Units

Funds from operations attributable to Common Shareholders
and Common OP Unit holders
Funds From Operations per Share - Diluted

Weighted average number of Common Shares 
   and Common OP Units (a)
Diluted Funds from operations, per Common Share
   and Common OP Unit

__________

(28,154)
4,442

(11,114)
3,811

(33,438)
3,203

—

560

1,111

31

—

33

(6,378)
470

1,500

22

(16,060)
510

—

18

$117,070

$ 111,560

$ 78,882

$ 67,161

$ 48,845

81,250

73,067

62,420

55,954

46,940

$

1.44

$

1.53

$

1.26

$

1.20

$

1.04

(a)  In addition to the weighted-average Common Shares outstanding (Note 15), basic and diluted FFO per common share 
also assume full conversion of a weighted-average 4,435, 3,895, 2,684, 618 and 604 OP Units into Common Shares for 
the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Diluted FFO per common share also 
includes the assumed conversion of 433, 25, 25, 25 and 25, respectively Preferred OP Units into Common Shares for the 
years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. In addition, diluted FFO includes the effect 
of 151, 297, 309, 392 and 456 employee share options, restricted share units and LTIP units for the years ended December 
31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Uses of Liquidity and Cash Requirements

Our principal uses of liquidity are (i) distributions to our shareholders and OP unit holders, (ii) investments which include the 
funding of our capital committed to the Funds and property acquisitions and development/re-tenanting activities within our Core 
Portfolio, (iii) distributions to our Fund investors and (iv) debt service and loan repayments.

Distributions

In order to qualify as a REIT for Federal income tax purposes, we must currently distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to 
our shareholders. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we paid dividends and distributions on our Common Shares, Common 
OP Units and Preferred OP Units totaling $98.7 million. This amount included an $18.8 million special dividend that was paid in 
January 2016, which related to the Operating Partnership's share of cash proceeds from property dispositions during 2015. The 
balance of the distribution was funded from the Operating Partnership's share of operating cash flow.

Distributions of $78.3 million were made to noncontrolling interests in Fund III during the year ended December 31, 2016. This 
resulted from proceeds related to the financing of 640 Broadway and dispositions of Cortlandt Town Center and Heritage Shops 
as discussed in Note 2 and Note 4.

Investments in Real Estate 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, within our Core and Fund portfolios we acquired 22 properties aggregating $864.3 
million as follows: (i) in our Core portfolio we acquired nine consolidated properties with an aggregate purchase price of $519.6 
million and two unconsolidated properties with an aggregate purchase price of $107.4 million (Note 4) and (ii) in Fund IV we 
acquired 11 consolidated properties with an aggregate purchase price of $237.3 million (Note 2). 

Capital Commitments

During 2016, we made capital contributions of $58.4 million to the Funds in connection with acquisitions and development costs. 
Capital contributed will be used by the Funds to acquire and operate real estate assets. At December 31, 2016, our share of the 
remaining capital commitments to our Funds aggregated $155.9 million as follows:

• 

• 

• 

• 

Fund II was launched in June 2004 with total committed capital of $300.0 million of which our original share was $85.0 
million, which has been fully funded.
$13.1 million to Fund III. Fund III was launched in May 2007 with total committed capital of $502.5 million of which 
our original share was $123.3 million.
$38.3 million to Fund IV. Fund II was launched in June 2004 with total committed capital of $300.0 million of which 
our original share was $85.0 million.
$104.5 million to Fund V. Fund V was launched in August 2016 with total committed capital of $520.0 million of which 
our original share is $104.5 million. 

Development Activities

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016,  costs  associated  with  development  activities  totaled  $142.6  million. These  costs 
primarily related to Fund II's City Point project, Fund IV's Broughton Street Portfolio and Fund IV's 210 Bowery project. At 
December 31, 2016, we had 14 properties under development for which the estimated total cost to complete these projects through 
2020 was $118.1 million to $179.3 million and our share was approximately $28.8 million to $44.1 million.

Structured Financings

During 2016, the Company received total collections of $42.8 million on its notes receivable, including full repayment of five 
notes issued in prior periods aggregating $29.6 million (Note 3). 

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Debt

A summary of our consolidated debt is as follows (in millions):

Total Debt - Fixed and Effectively Fixed Rate

Total Debt - Variable Rate

Net unamortized debt issuance costs

Unamortized premium

Total Indebtedness

December 31,

2016

2015

$

$

860.5

645.2
(18.3)
1.3

552.2

816.7
(11.7)
1.4

$

1,488.7

$

1,358.6

As of December 31, 2016, our consolidated outstanding mortgage, convertible notes and other notes payable aggregated $1,505.7 
million, excluding unamortized premium of $1.3 million and unamortized loan costs of $18.3 million, and were collateralized by 
39 properties and related tenant leases. Interest rates on our outstanding indebtedness ranged from 1.0% to 6.0% with maturities 
that ranged from March 1, 2017, to April 15, 2035. Taking into consideration $365.3 million of notional principal under variable 
to fixed-rate swap agreements currently in effect, $860.5 million of the portfolio debt, or 57.1%, was fixed at a 4.08% weighted 
average interest rate and $645.2 million, or 42.9% was floating at a 2.68% weighted average interest rate as of December 31, 2016.

During 2016, we repaid 15 consolidated mortgages in full aggregating $292.3 million with a weighted-average interest rate of 
4.61% and made scheduled principal payments of $6.5 million. During 2016 we obtained a new $150.0 million unsecured term 
loan. There is $389.1 million of debt maturing in 2017 at a weighted-average interest rate of 3.26%. In addition, there is $6.9 
million of scheduled principal amortization due in 2016. In addition, the Company's share scheduled 2017 principal payments and 
maturities on its unconsolidated debt was $16.2 million at December 31, 2016. As it relates to the maturing debt in 2017, we may 
not have sufficient cash on hand to repay such indebtedness, and, therefore, we expect to refinance at least a portion of this 
indebtedness or select other alternatives based on market conditions as these loans mature; however, there can be no assurance 
that the Company will be able to obtain financing at acceptable terms. 

Sources of Liquidity

Our primary sources of capital for funding our liquidity needs include (i) the issuance of both public equity and OP Units, (ii) the 
issuance of both secured and unsecured debt, (iii) unfunded capital commitments from noncontrolling interests within our Funds, 
(iv) future sales of existing properties and (v) cash on hand and future cash flow from operating activities. Our cash on hand in 
our consolidated subsidiaries at December 31, 2016 totaled $71.8 million. Our remaining sources of liquidity are described further 
below. 

Issuance of Equity

We have an at-the-market ("ATM") equity issuance program which provides us an efficient and low-cost vehicle for raising public 
equity to fund our capital needs. Through this program, we have been able to effectively "match-fund" the required equity for our 
Core Portfolio and Fund acquisitions through the issuance of Common Shares over extended periods employing a price averaging 
strategy. In addition, from time to time, we have issued and intend to continue to issue, equity in follow-on offerings separate from 
our ATM program. Net proceeds raised through our ATM program and follow-on offerings are primarily used for acquisitions, 
both for our Core Portfolio and our pro-rata share of Fund acquisitions and for general corporate purposes.

Net proceeds from equity issuances totaled $452.3 million, $64.4 million and $357.8 million for the years ended December 31, 
2016, 2015 and 2014 respectively. See "Item 1. Business—Capital Strategy–Balance Sheet Focus and Access to Capital" for more 
detail on these issuances.

Fund Capital

During 2016, noncontrolling interest capital contributions to Fund II, III and IV of $33.8 million, $6.9 million and $142.4 million, 
respectively, were primarily used to fund the aforementioned acquisitions and to pay down existing credit facilities. At December 
31, 2016, unfunded capital commitments from noncontrolling interests within our Funds III, IV and V were $40.2 million, $127.2 
million and $415.5 million, respectively.

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Asset Sales

During 2016, within our Fund portfolio we sold two properties for an aggregate sales price of $211.6 million and recognized 
aggregate gains of $94.6 million. Fund III sold two consolidated properties with an aggregate sales price of $153.8 million and 
recognized an aggregate gain on disposition of properties of $82.0 million (Note 2). One of these properties was a 65% interest 
in the Cortlandt Town Center, for which the remaining 35% interest was carried as an unconsolidated investment after the sale. 
Subsequently, Fund III sold the remaining 35% interest in the Cortlandt Town Center for $57.8 million, for which the gain was 
$36.0 million and our pro rata share was $12.6 million and was recognized within equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates 
on the consolidated statement of income (Note 4). Subsequent to December 31, 2016 we also received proceeds from dispositions 
of Fund properties of $47.8 million (Note 17). 

Structured Financing Repayments

During 2016, we received total collections on our notes receivable of $42.8 million, including full repayment of five notes issued 
in prior periods aggregating $29.6 million (Note 3). Scheduled principal collections for 2017 total $40.5 million.

Financing and Debt

As of December 31, 2016, we had $212.9 million of additional capacity under existing revolving debt facilities. In addition, at 
that date we had 85 unleveraged consolidated properties with an aggregate carrying value of approximately $1.3 billion and 27 
unleveraged unconsolidated properties for which our share of the carrying value was $74.5 million, although there can be no 
assurance that we would be able to obtain financing for these properties at favorable terms if at all.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following table summarizes: (i) principal and interest obligations under mortgage and other notes, (ii) rents due under non-
cancelable operating and capital leases, which includes ground leases at six of our properties and the lease for our corporate office 
and (iii) construction commitments as of December 31, 2016 (in millions):

Contractual Obligations
Principal obligations on debt
Interest obligations on debt
Lease obligations (a)
Construction commitments (b)

Total

__________

Payments Due by Period

Total
$ 1,505.7
235.0
204.3
85.4
$ 2,030.4

Less than
1 Year

$

$

396.0
56.4
3.7
85.4
541.5

1 to 3
Years
$ 275.0
92.9
7.5
—
$ 375.4

3 to 5
Years
$ 575.5
46.7
7.4
—
$ 629.6

More
than
5 Years
259.2
39.0
185.6
—
483.8

$

$

(a)  The ground lease expiring during 2078 has an option to purchase the underlying land during 2031. If we do not exercise 
the option, the rents that will be due are based on future values and as such are not determinable at this time. Accordingly, 
the above table does not include rents for this lease beyond 2031.

(b)  In  conjunction  with  the  development  of  our  Core  Portfolio  and  Fund  properties,  we  have  entered  into  construction 

commitments with general contractors. We intend to fund these requirements with existing liquidity. 

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OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

We have the following investments made through joint ventures for the purpose of investing in operating properties. We account 
for these investments using the equity method of accounting. As such, our financial statements reflect our investment and our 
share of income and loss from, but not the individual assets and liabilities, of these joint ventures.

See Note 4 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, for a discussion of our unconsolidated investments. The Operating 
Partnership's pro-rata share of unconsolidated debt related to those investments is as follows (dollars in millions):

Investment

1701 Belmont Avenue
Arundel Plaza
Promenade at Manassas
2819 Kennedy Boulevard
Eden Square
230/240 W. Broughton
Gotham Plaza
Renaissance Portfolio
Crossroads
840 N. Michigan
Georgetown Portfolio
Total

Operating
Partnership
Ownership 
Percentage

Operating
Partnership
Pro-rata Share of 
Mortgage Debt 

Interest Rate at
December 31,
2016

22.8% $
35.7%
22.8%
22.8%
22.8%
11.6%
49.0%
20.0%
49.0%
88.4%
50.0%

$

0.7
3.6
5.7
1.9
3.6
1.2
10.3
32.0
33.1
65.0
8.6
165.7

4.00%
2.62%
2.02%
2.77%
2.62%
3.62%
2.22%
2.32%
3.94%
4.36%
4.72%

Maturity Date

January 2017
April 2017
November 2017
December 2017
December 2017
May 2018
June 2023
August 2023
October 2024
February 2025
December 2027

In addition, we have arranged for the provision of one separate letter of credit in connection with certain leases and investments. 
As of December 31, 2016 there was no outstanding balance under the letters of credit. If the letters of credit were fully drawn, the 
maximum amount of our exposure would be $2.5 million.

One of our unconsolidated affiliates is a party to an interest rate LIBOR swap with a notional value of $20.9 million, which 
effectively fixes the interest rate at 3.49% and matures in June 2023. Our pro-rata share of the fair value of such affiliate's derivative 
assets totaled $0.2 million as of December 31, 2016.

HISTORICAL CASH FLOW 

Cash Flows for 2016 Compared to 2015

The following table compares the historical cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2016 with the cash flow for the year ended 
December 31, 2015 (dollars in millions):

Year Ended December 31,
2015

Variance

2016

Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities

Total

Operating Activities

$

$

$

111.8
(611.0)
498.2

(1.0) $

$

113.6
(354.5)
96.1
(144.8) $

(1.8)
(256.5)
402.1
143.8

Our operating activities provided $1.8 million less cash during 2016, primarily due to (i) $7.8 million of lease payments relating 
to 991 Madison Avenue during 2016, and (ii) additional distributions from the Mervyns I & II portfolios during 2015. These items 
were partially offset by additional cash flow from 2016 acquisitions.

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Investing Activities

During 2016, our investing activities used an additional $256.5 million of cash, primarily for (i) an additional $156.9 million used 
for the acquisition of real estate, (ii) $108.9 million of additional cash used for the issuance of notes receivable, (iii) $47.9 million 
more  cash  used  in  investments  and  advances  to  unconsolidated  affiliates,  and  (iii)  $32.3  million  less  cash  received  from  the 
disposition of properties, including unconsolidated affiliates. These items were partially offset by (i) $42.8 million more cash 
received from return of capital from unconsolidated affiliates (ii) $26.8 million more cash received from repayments of notes 
receivable and (iii) $14.9 million less cash used for development and property improvement costs, 

Financing Activities

Our financing activities provided $402.1 million more cash during 2016, primarily from (i) $386.9 million more cash received 
from  the  issuance  of  Common  Shares  and  (ii)    an  increase  of  $259.6  million  from  capital  contributions  from  noncontrolling 
interests. These items were partially offset by (i) a decrease of $210.7 million of cash provided from net borrowings , (ii) distributions 
to noncontrolling interests increased $21.4 million, (iii) $7.3 million more cash used for deferred financing and other costs, and 
(iv) an additional $5.0 million of cash used to pay dividends to Common Shareholders.

Cash Flows for 2015 Compared to 2014

Net cash provided by operating activities

Net cash used in investing activities

Net cash provided by financing activities

Total

Operating Activities

Year Ended December 31,

2015

2014

Variance

$

$

$

113.6
(354.5)
96.1
(144.8) $

$

82.5
(268.5)
324.4

138.4

$

31.1
(86.0)
(228.3)
(283.2)

Our operating activities provided $31.1 million of additional cash during 2015, primarily from (i) an increase in cash flow from 
Core and Fund Property acquisitions and (ii) an increase in cash flow from our Structured Financing Portfolio.

Investing Activities

During 2015, our investing activities used an additional $86.0 million of cash, primarily for (i) an additional $94.1 million was 
used for the acquisition of real estate, (ii) $62.5 million less cash was collected from the return of capital from unconsolidated 
affiliates, (iii) $28.5 million more was used for development and property improvement costs, (iv) $17.3 million of additional 
cash was issued for notes receivable, (v) $14.3 million less cash received from the disposition of properties, including unconsolidated 
affiliates, and (vi) $4.3 million more was used for deferred leasing costs. These items were partially offset by $132.8 million less 
cash used in investments and advances to unconsolidated affiliates.

Financing Activities

Our financing activities provided $228.3 million less cash during 2015, primarily from (i) $294.2 million less cash received from 
the issuance of Common Shares, (ii) cash provided from net borrowings decreased $16.4 million, (iii) an additional $33.1 million 
of cash was used to pay dividends to Common Shareholders, and (iv) capital contributions from noncontrolling interests decreased 
$22.5 million. These items were partially offset by $136.7 million of less cash distributed to noncontrolling interests.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our Consolidated Financial 
Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements 
requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. 
We base our estimates on historical 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 may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the 

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following critical accounting policies affect the significant judgments and estimates used by us in the preparation of our Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

Valuation of Property Held for Use and Sale

On a quarterly basis, we review the carrying value of both properties held for use and for sale. We perform an impairment analysis 
by calculating and reviewing net operating income on a property-by-property basis. We evaluate leasing projections and perform 
other analyses to conclude whether an asset is impaired. We record impairment losses and reduce the carrying value of properties 
when indicators of impairment are present and the expected undiscounted cash flows related to those properties are less than their 
carrying amounts. In cases where we do not expect to recover our carrying costs on properties held for use, we reduce our carrying 
cost to fair value. For properties held for sale, we reduce our carrying value to the fair value less costs to sell.
See Note 8 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of impairments recognized during the periods 
presented. 

Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

We periodically review our investment in unconsolidated joint ventures for other than temporary declines in market value. Any 
decline that is not expected to be recovered in the next twelve months is considered other-than-temporary and an impairment 
charge is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the investment. No impairment charges related to our investment in 
unconsolidated joint ventures were recognized for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. 

Bad Debts

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of tenants to make payments on 
arrearages in billed rents, as well as the likelihood that tenants will not have the ability to make payments on unbilled rents including 
estimated expense recoveries. We also maintain a reserve for straight-line rent receivables. For the years ended December 31, 
2016 and 2015, the allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $5.7 million and $7.5 million, respectively. If the financial condition 
of our tenants were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be 
required.

Real Estate

Real estate assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for acquisition, development, construction and 
improvement of properties, as well as significant renovations are capitalized. Interest costs are capitalized until construction is 
substantially complete. Construction in progress includes costs for significant property expansion and development. Depreciation 
is computed on the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of 30 to 40 years for buildings, the shorter of the useful life or 
lease term for tenant improvements and five years for furniture, fixtures and equipment. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs 
are charged to operations as incurred.

Upon acquisitions of real estate, we assess the fair value of acquired assets (including land, buildings and improvements, and 
identified intangibles such as above and below market leases and acquired in-place leases and customer relationships) and acquired 
liabilities in accordance with the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805 "Business Combinations" and ASC 
Topic 350 "Intangibles – Goodwill and Other," and allocate purchase price based on these assessments. We assess fair value based 
on estimated cash flow projections that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information. 
Estimates of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends, and 
market/economic conditions that may affect the property.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable

Leases with tenants are accounted for as operating leases. Minimum rents are recognized on a straight-line basis over the non-
cancelable term of the respective leases, beginning when the tenant takes possession of the space. Certain of these leases also 
provide for percentage rents based upon the level of sales achieved by the tenant. Percentage rent is recognized in the period when 
the tenants’ sales breakpoint is met. In addition, leases typically provide for the reimbursement to us of real estate taxes, insurance 
and other property operating expenses. These reimbursements are recognized as revenue in the period the expenses are incurred.

We make estimates of the uncollectability of our accounts receivable related to tenant revenues. An allowance for doubtful accounts 
has been provided against certain tenant accounts receivable that are estimated to be uncollectible. See "Bad Debts" above. Once 
the amount is ultimately deemed to be uncollectible, it is written off. 

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Structured Financings

Real estate notes receivable investments and preferred equity investments ("Structured Financings") are intended to be held to 
maturity and are carried at cost. Interest income from Structured Financings are recognized on the effective interest method over 
the expected life of the loan. Under the effective interest method, interest or fees to be collected at the origination of the Structured 
Financing investment is recognized over the term of the loan as an adjustment to yield.

Allowances for Structured Financing investments are established based upon management’s quarterly review of the investments. 
In performing this review, management considers the estimated net recoverable value of the investment as well as other factors, 
including the fair value of any collateral, the amount and status of any senior debt, and the prospects for the borrower. Because 
this determination is based upon projections of future economic events, which are inherently subjective, the amounts ultimately 
realized from the Structured Financings may differ materially from the carrying value at the balance sheet date. Interest income 
recognition is generally suspended for investments when, in the opinion of management, a full recovery of income and principal 
becomes doubtful. Income recognition is resumed when the suspended investment becomes contractually current and performance 
is demonstrated to be resumed.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Reference is made to Note 1 for information about recently issued and recently adopted accounting pronouncements.

ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

Information as of December 31, 2016

Our primary market risk exposure is to changes in interest rates related to our mortgage and other debt. See Note 7 in the Notes 
to Consolidated Financial Statements, for certain quantitative details related to our mortgage and other debt.

Currently, we manage our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates primarily through the use of fixed-rate debt and interest rate 
swap agreements. As of December 31, 2016, we had total mortgage and other notes payable of $1,505.7 million, excluding the 
unamortized premium of $1.3 million and unamortized loan costs of $18.3 million, of which $860.5 million, or 57.1% was fixed-
rate, inclusive of debt with rates fixed through the use of derivative financial instruments, and $645.2 million, or 42.9%, was 
variable-rate based upon LIBOR or Prime rates plus certain spreads. As of December 31, 2016, we were a party to 18 interest rate 
swap transactions and 4 interest rate cap transaction to hedge our exposure to changes in interest rates with respect to $365.3 
million and $196.4 million of LIBOR-based variable-rate debt, respectively. 

The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2016 concerning our long-term debt obligations, including principal 
cash flows by scheduled maturity and weighted average interest rates of maturing amounts (dollars in millions):

Core Consolidated Mortgage and Other Debt

Year
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Thereafter

Scheduled
Amortization

Maturities

Total

Weighted-Average
Interest Rate

$

$

4.4
3.2
3.2
3.4
3.5
21.9
39.6

$

$

79.2
40.1
—
50.0
200.0
208.2
577.5

$

$

83.6
43.3
3.2
53.4
203.5
230.1
617.1

5.6%
2.3%
—%
1.9%
1.9%
3.4%

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Scheduled
Amortization

Maturities

Total

Weighted-Average
Interest Rate

Fund Consolidated Mortgage and Other Debt

Year
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Thereafter

$

$

2.5
1.6
2.0
1.1
0.3
0.9
8.4

$

$

312.4
26.5
202.1
268.2
50.4
29.0
888.6

Mortgage Debt in Unconsolidated Partnerships (at our Pro-Rata Share)

Year
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Thereafter

Scheduled
Amortization

Maturities

$

$

1.1
1.0
1.0
1.1
1.1
3.7
9.0

$

$

15.1
1.2
—
—
—
140.4
156.7

$

$

$

$

312.4
26.5
202.1
268.2
50.4
29.0
888.6

2.7%
3.6%
3.7%
4.7%
3.1%
2.6%

Total

Weighted-Average
Interest Rate

16.2
2.2
1.0
1.1
1.1
144.1
165.7

2.5%
3.6%
—%
—%
—%
3.7%

$396.0 million of our total consolidated debt and $16.2 million of our pro-rata share of unconsolidated outstanding debt will 
become due in 2017. $69.8 million of our total consolidated debt and $2.2 million of our pro-rata share of unconsolidated debt 
will become due in 2018. As we intend on refinancing some or all of such debt at the then-existing market interest rates, which 
may be greater than the current interest rate, our interest expense would increase by approximately $4.7 million annually if the 
interest rate on the refinanced debt increased by 100 basis points. After giving effect to noncontrolling interests, our share of this 
increase would be $1.9 million. Interest expense on our variable-rate debt of $645.2 million, net of variable to fixed-rate swap 
agreements currently in effect, as of December 31, 2016 would increase $6.4 million if LIBOR increased by 100 basis points. 
After giving effect to noncontrolling interests, our share of this increase would be $2.0 million. We may seek additional variable-
rate financing if and when pricing and other commercial and financial terms warrant. As such, we would consider hedging against 
the interest rate risk related to such additional variable-rate debt through interest rate swaps and protection agreements, or other 
means.

Based on our outstanding debt balances as of December 31, 2016, the fair value of our total consolidated outstanding debt would 
decrease by approximately $20.3 million if interest rates increase by 1%. Conversely, if interest rates decrease by 1%, the fair 
value of our total outstanding debt would increase by approximately $22.8 million.

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had consolidated notes receivable of $276.2 million and $147.2 million, respectively. We 
determined the estimated fair value of our notes receivable equated the carrying values by discounting future cash receipts utilizing 
a discount rate equivalent to the rate at which similar notes receivable would be originated under conditions then existing.

Based on our outstanding notes receivable balances as of December 31, 2016, the fair value of our total outstanding notes receivable 
would decrease by approximately $5.4 million if interest rates increase by 1%. Conversely, if interest rates decrease by 1%, the 
fair value of our total outstanding notes receivable would increase by approximately $5.6 million.

Summarized Information as of December 31, 2015 

As of December 31, 2015, we had total mortgage and convertible notes payable of $1,369.0 million, excluding the unamortized 
premium of 1.4 million and unamortized loan costs of $11.7 million, of which $808.7 million, or 59% was fixed-rate, inclusive 
of interest rate swaps, and $560.2 million, or 41%, was variable-rate based upon LIBOR plus certain spreads. As of December 31, 
2015, we were a party to 15 interest rate swap transactions and one interest rate cap transactions to hedge our exposure to changes 
in interest rates with respect to $256.5 million and $29.5 million of LIBOR-based variable-rate debt, respectively. We were also 
a party to one forward-starting interest rate swaps with respect to $50.0 million of LIBOR-based variable-rate debt.

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Interest expense on our variable debt of $560.2 million as of December 31, 2015 would have increased $5.6 million if LIBOR 
increased  by  100  basis  points.  Based  on  our  outstanding  debt  balances  as  of  December 31,  2015,  the  fair  value  of  our  total 
outstanding debt would have decreased by approximately $12.8 million if interest rates increased by 1%. Conversely, if interest 
rates decreased by 1%, the fair value of our total outstanding debt would have increased by approximately $13.6 million.

Changes in Market Risk Exposures from 2015 to 2016

Our interest rate risk exposure from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2016 has increased on an absolute basis, as the $560.2 
million of variable-rate debt as of December 31, 2015 has increased to $645.2 million as of December 31, 2016. As a percentage 
of our overall debt, our interest rate risk exposure has increased as our variable-rate debt accounted for 41% of our consolidated 
debt as of December 31, 2015 and was increased to 43% as of December 31, 2016.

ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.

The financial statements beginning on page F-1 of this Form 10-K are incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 9.  CHANGES  IN AND  DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS  ON ACCOUNTING AND  FINANCIAL 

DISCLOSURE.

None.

ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management including our Chief Executive Officer 
and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Chief 
Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  concluded  that  our  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  were  effective  as  of 
December 31, 2016 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit 
under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and 
forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, 
as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Management  of Acadia  Realty Trust  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting, as such term is defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13(a)-15(f). Under the supervision and with the 
participation  of  our  management,  including  our  principal  executive  officer  and  principal  financial  officer,  we  conducted  an 
assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016 as required by the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13(a)-15(c). In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth in the framework in Internal 
Control–Integrated  Framework  (2013  Framework)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway 
Commission (the "COSO criteria"). Based on our evaluation under the COSO criteria, our management concluded that our internal 
control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2016 to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability 
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally 
accepted accounting principles.

BDO USA, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm that audited our Financial Statements included in this Annual 
Report, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, which appears 
in paragraph (b) of this Item 9A.

Acadia Realty Trust
Rye, New York
February 24, 2017 

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

During  the  three  months  ended  December 31,  2016,  there  were  no  changes  in  the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Attestation Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Acadia Realty Trust
Rye, New York

We  have  audited Acadia  Realty Trust’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2016,  based  on  criteria 
established  in  Internal  Control  -  Integrated  Framework  (2013)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the 
Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). Acadia Realty Trust’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal 
control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in 
the accompanying Item 9(a), Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is 
to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control 
over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control 
over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating 
effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we 
considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability 
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain 
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets 
of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable 
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that 
could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Acadia Realty Trust maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of 
December 31, 2016, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the 
consolidated balance sheets of Acadia Realty Trust as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements 
of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 
31, 2016, and our report dated February 24, 2017, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP
February 24, 2017

ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION.

None

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PART III

In accordance with the rules of the SEC, certain information required by Part III is omitted and is incorporated by reference into 
this  Form  10-K  from  our  definitive  proxy  statement  relating  to  our  2017  annual  meeting  of  stockholders  (our  "2017  Proxy 
Statement") that we intend to file with the SEC no later than March 28, 2017.

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.

The information under the following headings in the 2017 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

• 
• 
• 

"PROPOSAL 1 — ELECTION OF TRUSTEES"
"MANAGEMENT"
"SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE"

ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.

The information under the following headings in the 2017 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

• 
• 
• 
• 

"ACADIA REALTY TRUST COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT"
"COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS"
"BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMPENSATION"
"COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION"

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.

The information under the heading "SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND 
MANAGEMENT" in the 2017 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.

The information under Item 5. of this Form 10-K under the heading "(c) Securities authorized for issuance under equity 
compensation plans" is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.

The information under the following headings in the 2017 Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference:

• 
• 

"CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS"
"PROPOSAL 1 — ELECTION OF TRUSTEES—Trustee Independence"

ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.

The information under the heading "AUDIT COMMITTEE INFORMATION" in the 2017 Proxy Statement is incorporated 
herein by reference.

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.

PART IV

1.  Financial Statements: See "Index to Financial Statements" at page F-1 below.
2.  Financial Statement Schedule: See "Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts" at page F-48 below. 
3.  Financial Statement Schedule: See "Schedule III—Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation" at page F-49 below.
4.  Financial Statement Schedule: See "Schedule IV—Mortgage Loans on Real Estate" at page F-53 below. 
5.  Exhibits: The index of exhibits below is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY.

None.

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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this 
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.

SIGNATURES

ACADIA REALTY TRUST
(Registrant)

By:

By:

By:

/s/ Kenneth F. Bernstein
Kenneth F. Bernstein
Chief Executive Officer,
President and Trustee

/s/ John Gottfried
John Gottfried
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

/s/ Richard Hartmann
Richard Hartmann
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer

Dated: February 24, 2017 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following 
persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature

Title

Date

/s/ Kenneth F. Bernstein
(Kenneth F. Bernstein)

/s/ John Gottfried
(John Gottfried)

/s/ Richard Hartmann
(Richard Hartmann)

/s/ Douglas Crocker II
(Douglas Crocker II)

/s/ Lorrence T. Kellar
(Lorrence T. Kellar)

/s/ Wendy Luscombe
(Wendy Luscombe)

/s/ William T. Spitz
(William T. Spitz)

/s/ Lynn Thurber
(Lynn Thurber)

/s/ Lee S. Wielansky
(Lee S. Wielansky)

/s/ C. David Zoba
(C. David Zoba)

Chief Executive Officer,
President and Trustee
(Principal Executive Officer)

Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

Senior Vice President
and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

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February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

February 24, 2017

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The following is an index to all exhibits including (i) those filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K and (ii) those 
incorporated by reference herein:

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description
3.1

Declaration of Trust of the Company

3.2

First Amendment to Declaration of Trust of the Company

3.3

Second Amendment to Declaration of Trust of the Company

3.4

Third Amendment to Declaration of Trust of the Company

3.5

Fourth Amendment to Declaration of Trust

3.6

Fifth Amendment to Declaration of Trust

3.7

Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company

3.8

Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company

10.1

Amended and Restated Acadia Realty Trust 2006 Share Incentive Plan (a)

10.2

Certain information regarding the compensation arrangements with certain
officers of registrant

Method of Filing
Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.1
to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K filed for the year
ended December 31, 2012.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.2
to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K filed for the year
ended December 31, 2012.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.3
to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K filed for the year
ended December 31, 2012.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.4
to the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K filed for the year
ended December 31, 2012.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.1
(a) to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed for
the quarter ended September 30,
1998.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.4
to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed for
the quarter ended March 31,
2009.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.1
to the Company's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on
November 18, 2013.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit 3.1
to the Company's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on
April 1, 2014.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Appendix
A to the Company's Definitive
Proxy Statement on Schedule
14A filed on April 5, 2012.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as to Item
5.02 of the registrant's Form 8-
K filed with the SEC on
February 4, 2008.

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10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

10.10

10.11

10.12

Exhibit No. Description
10.3

Description of Long Term Investment Alignment Program

10.4

Form of Share Award Agreement (a)

Form of 2014-15 Long-Term Incentive Plan Award Agreement (a)
Registration Rights and Lock-Up Agreement (RD Capital Transaction)

Method of Filing
Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.13 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
filed for the quarter ended
March 31, 2009.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
99.1 to the Company's Current
Report on Form S-8 filed on
July 2, 2003.

Filed herewith

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
99.1 (a) to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form
S-3 filed on March 3, 2000.

Contribution and Share Purchase Agreement dated as of April 15, 1998
among Mark Centers Trust, Mark Centers Limited Partnership, the
Contributing Owners and Contributing Entities named therein, RD
Properties, L.P. VI, RD Properties, L.P. VIA and RD Properties, L.P. VIB

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.1 to the Company's Form 8-
K filed on April 20, 1998.

Amended and Restated Employment agreement between the Company and 
Kenneth F. Bernstein (a)

Form of Amended and Restated Severance Agreement, dated June 12, 
2008, that was entered into with each of Joel Braun, Executive Vice 
President and Chief Investment Officer; Michael Nelsen, Senior Vice 
President and Chief Financial Officer; Robert Masters, Senior Vice 
President, Senior Legal Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary; 
and Joseph Hogan, Senior Vice President and Director of Construction (a)
Amended and Restated Severance Agreement, dated April 19, 2011, that 
was entered into with Christopher Conlon, Senior Vice President, Leasing 
and Development (a)

Revolving Credit Agreement Dated as of November 21, 2012 by and
among Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV LLC as Borrower, Acadia
Realty Acquisition IV LLC as Borrowers Managing Member, Acadia
Realty Limited Partnership as Guarantor, Acadia Realty Trust as
Guarantor General Partner, Acadia Investors IV Inc. as Pledgor and Bank
of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent, Structuring Agent, Sole
Bookrunner, Sole Lead Arranger, Letter of Credit Issuer, and Lender

Credit Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2013, among Acadia Realty
Limited Partnership, as the Borrower, and Acadia Realty Trust and Certain
Subsidiaries of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership from time to time party
thereto, as Guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
Swing Line Lender, L/C Issuer, and as a Lender, PNC Bank, National
Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-
Documentation Agents, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated, as a Joint Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner and PNC
Bank, National Association and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Joint
Lead Arrangers

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.1 to the Company's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on
April 1, 2014.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.1 to the Company's Form 8-
K filed on June 12, 2008.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.43 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
filed for the quarter ended
March 31, 2011.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.23 to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed for
the year ended December 31,
2012.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.1 to the Company's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on
February 5, 2013.

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Exhibit No. Description
10.13

First Amendment to Credit Agreement, among Acadia Realty Limited
Partnership, as the Borrower, and Acadia Realty Trust and Certain
Subsidiaries of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership from time to time party
thereto, as Guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
Swing Line Lender, L/C Issuer, and as a Lender, PNC Bank, National
Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-
Documentation Agents, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated, as a Joint Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner and PNC
Bank, National Association and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Joint
Lead Arrangers, dated September 30, 2014  

10.14

10.15

Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, among Acadia Realty Limited
Partnership, as the Borrower, and Acadia Realty Trust and Certain
Subsidiaries of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership from time to time party
thereto, as Guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent,
Swing Line Lender, L/C Issuer, and as a Lender, PNC Bank, National
Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-
Documentation Agents, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated, as a Joint Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner and PNC
Bank, National Association and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as Joint
Lead Arrangers, dated May 22, 2015

Agreement and Plan Of Merger Dated as of December 22, 2005 by and
among Acadia Realty Acquisition I, LLC, Ara Btc LLC, ARA MS LLC,
ARA BS LLC, ARA BC LLC and ARA BH LLC, Acadia Investors, Inc.,
AII BTC LLC, AII MS LLC, AII BS LLC, AII BC LLC And AII BH LLC,
Samuel Ginsburg 2000 Trust Agreement #1, Martin Ginsburg 2000 Trust
Agreement #1, Martin Ginsburg, Samuel Ginsburg and Adam Ginsburg,
and GDC SMG, LLC, GDC Beechwood, LLC, Aspen Cove Apartments,
LLC and SMG Celebration, LLC

10.16

Form of Assignments and Assumptions of Carried Interest with respect to
the Company's Long-Term Incentive Alignment Program

10.17

Form of Omnibus Amendment to the Series of Assignments and
Assumptions of Carried Interest with respect to the Company's Long-Term
Incentive Alignment Program

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23.1

31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

99.1

List of Subsidiaries of Acadia Realty Trust

Consent of Registered Public Accounting Firm to incorporation by
reference its reports into Forms S-3 and Forms S-8

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14
(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section
302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14
(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section
302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002

Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of the
Operating Partnership (not including immaterial amendments)

Method of Filing
Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.2 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed for
the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.3 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed for
the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
99.1 to the Company's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on
January 4, 2006.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.4 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed for
the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.5 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed for
the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Filed herewith

Filed herewith

Filed herewith

Filed herewith

Filed herewith

Filed herewith

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.1 (c) to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form
S-3 filed on March 3, 2000.

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Exhibit No. Description
99.2

Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited
Partnership of the Operating Partnership

99.3

99.4

Eighth Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited
Partnership of the Operating Partnership

Certificate of Designation of Series A Preferred Operating Partnership
Units of Limited Partnership Interest of Acadia Realty Limited Partnership

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definitions Document

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Document

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Document

__________

Method of Filing
Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
99.2 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed for
the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
10.8 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form
S-3 filed on March 12, 2009.

Incorporated by reference to the
copy thereof filed as Exhibit
99.5 to the Company's Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed for
the quarter ended June 30, 1997.

Filed herewith

Filed herewith

Filed herewith

Filed herewith

Filed herewith

Filed herewith

(a)  The referenced exhibit is a management contract or compensation plan or arrangement required to be filed as an 

exhibit pursuant to Item 15 (a)(3) of Form 10-K.

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Financial Statements:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule III – Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Schedule IV – Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

Page

F-2

F-3
F-4
F-5
F-6

F-8
F-10

F-48
F-49
F-53

F-1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Shareholders and Board of Trustees
Acadia Realty Trust
Rye, New York

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Acadia Realty Trust (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2016 
and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for 
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016. In connection with our audits of the financial statements, we have 
also audited the financial statement schedules listed in the accompanying index. These financial statements and schedules are the 
responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedules 
based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (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, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as 
evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and schedules. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis 
for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position 
of Acadia Realty Trust at December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three 
years in the period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 
of America.

Also, in our opinion, the financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements 
taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), 
Acadia Realty Trust’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal 
Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 
(COSO) and our report dated February 24, 2017, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP
February 24, 2017

F-2

ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
Investments in real estate, at cost
Operating real estate, net
Real estate under development, at cost
Net investments in real estate
Notes receivable, net
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
Other assets, net
Cash and cash equivalents
Rents receivable, net
Restricted cash
Assets of properties held for sale
Total assets

LIABILITIES
Mortgage and other notes payable, net
Unsecured notes payable, net
Unsecured line of credit
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Capital lease obligations
Dividends and distributions payable
Distributions in excess of income from, and investments in, unconsolidated affiliates
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
EQUITY
Acadia shareholders' Equity

Common shares, $0.001 par value, authorized 100,000,000 shares, issued and
outstanding 83,597,741 and 70,258,415 shares, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings) retained earnings

Total Acadia shareholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interests
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity

December 31,

2016

2015

$ 2,551,448
543,486
3,094,934
276,163
272,028
192,786
71,805
43,842
22,904
21,498
$ 3,995,960

$ 1,828,006
609,574
2,437,580
147,188
173,277
123,789
72,776
40,425
37,284
—
$ 3,032,319

$ 1,055,728
432,990
—
208,672
70,129
36,625
13,691
1,817,835

$ 1,050,051
287,755
20,800
101,563
—
37,552
13,244
1,510,965

84
1,594,926
(798)
(5,635)
1,588,577
589,548
2,178,125
$ 3,995,960

70
1,092,239
(4,463)
12,642
1,100,488
420,866
1,521,354
$ 3,032,319

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

F-3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
Revenues
Rental income
Expense reimbursements
Other

Total revenues

Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization
General and administrative
Real estate taxes
Property operating
Other operating
Impairment of asset

Total operating expenses
Operating income

Equity in earnings and gains of unconsolidated affiliates
Interest income
Other
Interest expense

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

Income tax benefit (provision)

Income from continuing operations before gain
   on disposition of properties

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Gain on disposition of properties, net of tax

Net income

Noncontrolling interests
Continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net income attributable to Acadia
Basic and diluted earnings per share

Income from continuing operations attributable to Acadia
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Acadia

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

152,814
32,282
4,843
189,939

70,011
40,648
25,630
24,244
7,517
—
168,050
21,889
39,449
25,829
—
(34,645)
52,522
105

52,627
—
81,965
134,592

(61,816)
—
(61,816)
72,776

0.94
—
0.94

$

$

$

$

158,632
36,306
4,125
199,063

60,751
30,368
25,384
28,423
4,675
5,000
154,601
44,462
37,330
16,603
1,596
(37,297)
62,694
(1,787)

60,907
—
89,063
149,970

(84,262)
—
(84,262)
65,708

0.94
—
0.94

$

$

$

$

145,103
32,642
1,936
179,681

49,645
27,433
23,062
24,833
3,776
—
128,749
50,932
111,578
12,607
2,724
(39,426)
138,415
(629)

137,786
1,222
13,138
152,146

(80,059)
(1,023)
(81,082)
71,064

1.18
—
1.18

$

$

$

$

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

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

Net income

Year Ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

$

134,592

$

149,970

$

152,146

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Unrealized loss on valuation of swap agreements

Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements

Other comprehensive income (loss)

Comprehensive income

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Comprehensive income attributable to Acadia

$

(646)
4,576

3,930

138,522
(62,081)
76,441

$

(5,061)
5,524

463

150,433
(85,183)
65,250

$

(9,061)
3,776
(5,285)
146,861
(80,934)
65,927

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

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands, except per
share amounts)

Common
Shares

Share
Amount

Acadia Shareholders

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income

(Distributions
in Excess of
Accumulated
Earnings)
Retained
Earnings

Total
Common
Shareholders’
Equity

Noncontrolling
Interests

Total
Equity

Balance at
   January 1, 2014

Conversion of OP Units to
Common Shares by limited
partners of the Operating
Partnership

Issuance of Common
Shares, net of issuance costs

Issuance of OP Units to
acquire real estate

Dividends declared ($1.23 
per Common Share) (a)

Employee and trustee stock
compensation, net

Noncontrolling interest
distributions

Noncontrolling interest
contributions

Comprehensive (loss)
income

Balance at
   December 31, 2014

Conversion of OP Units to
Common Shares by limited
partners of the Operating
Partnership

Issuance of Common
Shares, net of issuance costs

Dividends declared ($1.22 
per Common Share) (b)

Acquisition of
noncontrolling interests

Issuance of OP Units to
acquire real estate

Employee and trustee stock
compensation, net

Noncontrolling interest
distributions

Noncontrolling interest
contributions

Comprehensive (loss)
income

Balance at
   December 31, 2015

55,643

$

56

$ 665,301

$

1,132

$

37,747

$

704,236

$

417,352

$ 1,121,588

136

12,237

—

—

93

—

—

—

—

12

—

—

—

—

—

—

3,181

357,447

—

—

1,932

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

3,181

(3,181)

—

357,459

—

357,459

—

44,051

44,051

(77,194)

(77,194)

(5,085)

(82,279)

—

—

—

1,932

6,528

8,460

—

—

(218,152)

(218,152)

57,969

57,969

(5,137)

71,064

65,927

80,934

146,861

68,109

$

68

$ 1,027,861

$

(4,005) $

31,617

$

1,055,541

$

380,416

$ 1,435,957

101

1,973

—

—

—

75

—

—

—

—

2

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

2,451

64,415

—

(4,409)

—

1,921

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

2,451

64,417

(2,451)

—

—

64,417

(84,683)

(84,683)

(5,983)

(90,666)

—

—

—

—

—

(4,409)

(3,561)

(7,970)

—

1,921

—

—

—

—

6,723

8,644

(74,950)

(74,950)

35,489

35,489

(458)

65,708

65,250

85,183

150,433

70,258

$

70

$ 1,092,239

$

(4,463) $

12,642

$

1,100,488

$

420,866

$ 1,521,354

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands, except per
share amounts)

Common
Shares

Share
Amount

Acadia Shareholders

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income

(Distributions
in Excess of
Accumulated
Earnings)
Retained
Earnings

Total
Common
Shareholders’
Equity

Noncontrolling
Interests

Total
Equity

70,258

$

70

$ 1,092,239

$

(4,463) $

12,642

$

1,100,488

$

420,866

$ 1,521,354

Balance at 
   January 1, 2016

Conversion of OP Units to
Common Shares by limited
partners of the Operating
Partnership

Issuance of Common
Shares, net of issuance costs

Issuance of OP Units to
acquire real estate

Dividends declared ($1.16 
per Common Share) (c)

Change in control of
previously unconsolidated
investment

Windfall tax benefit

Acquisition of
noncontrolling interests

Employee and trustee stock
compensation, net

Noncontrolling interest
distributions

Noncontrolling interest
contributions

Reallocation of
noncontrolling interests

Comprehensive income

Balance at
  December 31, 2016

__________

351

12,961

—

—

—

—

—

28

—

—

—

—

1

13

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

7,891

450,117

—

—

—

555

7,546

926

—

—

35,652

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

7,892

(7,892)

—

450,130

—

450,130

—

31,429

31,429

(91,053)

(91,053)

(6,753)

(97,806)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

555

(75,713)

(75,713)

—

555

7,546

(25,925)

(18,379)

926

—

—

12,768

13,694

(80,769)

(80,769)

295,108

295,108

35,652

76,441

(35,652)

—

62,081

138,522

83,598

$

84

$ 1,594,926

$

(798) $

(5,635) $

1,588,577

$

589,548

$ 2,178,125

3,665

72,776

(a)  Includes a special dividend of $0.30 announced on December 5, 2014 and paid on January 15, 2015.
(b)  Includes a special dividend of $0.25 declared on November 10, 2015 and paid on January 15, 2016.
(c)  Includes a special cash dividend of $0.15 declared on November 8, 2016 and paid on January 13, 2017 (Note 10).

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

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Year Ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

$ 134,592

$ 149,970

$ 152,146

(81,965)
70,011
7,256
(39,449)
13,695
3,204
—
(8,095)

26,532
(11,677)
(4,847)
1,912
591
111,760

(495,644)
(149,434)
(157,352)
150,378
(72,098)
54,444
42,819
24,586
(7,515)
(2,578)
1,424
(610,970)

(89,063)
60,751
12,291
(37,330)
7,438
3,537
5,000
(6,483)

5,354
12,690
(5,673)
(6,168)
1,284
113,598

(338,700)
(164,315)
(48,500)
168,895
(24,168)
11,892
15,984
38,392
(8,207)
—
(5,776)
(354,503)

(14,360)
49,645
9,579
(111,578)
6,744
3,003
—
(3,812)

3,099
852
(8,097)
(686)
(4,016)
82,519

(256,453)
(140,118)
(31,169)
31,188
(156,972)
74,371
18,095
190,356
(3,914)
—
6,100
(268,516)

(in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
   provided by operating activities:
Gain on disposition of properties
Depreciation and amortization
Distributions of operating income from unconsolidated affiliates
Equity in earnings and gains of unconsolidated affiliates
Stock compensation expense
Amortization of financing costs
Impairment of asset
Other, net

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Other liabilities
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Rents receivable, net
Cash in escrow
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Net cash provided by operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Acquisition of real estate

Development and property improvement costs

Issuance of notes receivable
Proceeds from the disposition of properties
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
Return of capital from unconsolidated affiliates
Proceeds from notes receivable
Proceeds from disposition of properties of unconsolidated affiliates
Deferred leasing costs
Change in control of previously consolidated affiliate
Deposits for properties under contract

Net cash used in investing activities

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Principal payments on mortgage and other notes

Proceeds received on mortgage and other notes

Proceeds from issuance of Common Shares, net of
   issuance costs of $9,238, $1,150 and $2,112 respectively

Capital contributions from noncontrolling interests

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

Dividends paid to Common Shareholders

Deferred financing and other costs

Loan proceeds held as restricted cash

Purchase of convertible notes payable
Net cash provided by financing activities

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

Cash paid during the period for interest, net of
   capitalized interest of $21,109, $16,447 and $12,650, respectively

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received
   of $0, $0 and $2,045, respectively

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities

Acquisition of real estate through assumption of debt

Acquisition of real estate through issuance of OP Units

Acquisition of capital lease obligation

Mortgage debt financed at time of acquisition

Assumption of accounts payable and accrued expenses
   through acquisition of real estate

Assumption of prepaid expenses and other assets through acquisition of real estate

Disposition of air rights through issuance of notes receivable

Acquisition of real estate through assumption of restricted cash

Acquisition of real estate through conversion of notes receivable

Disposition of real estate through forgiveness of debt

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates
   through issuance of OP Units

Change in control of previously consolidated investment

Real estate, net

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates

Other assets and liabilities

Noncontrolling interest

Cash removed in de-consolidation of previously consolidated investment

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

(936,654)
888,787

(383,238)
507,659

(176,323)
284,303

63,234

357,459

450,130

295,108
(105,994)
(91,334)
(11,678)
9,874

—
498,239

35,489
(84,610)
(86,353)
(4,376)
48,676
(380)
96,101

57,970
(221,330)
(53,210)
(3,672)
79,191

—
324,388

138,391

79,189

(971)
72,776

(144,804)
217,580

$

71,805

$

72,776

$ 217,580

47,960

2,038

$

$

46,542

(1,772)

91,885

$

29,794

— $

38,937

$

$

42,279

2,036

$ 120,672

29,336

76,461

63,900

3,587

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

— $

— $

— $

—

—

—

—

—

—

38,000

2,226

$

— $
— $ (29,539) $
— $ (28,912) $
$
— $

13,386

— $

— $ (22,865)

— $

— $

5,114

$

90,559
(21,421)
3,997
(75,713)
(2,578) $

— $

—

—

—

— $

—

—

—

—

—

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

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Organization, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization

Acadia Realty Trust and subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") is a fully-integrated equity real estate investment trust ("REIT") 
focused on the ownership, acquisition, development, and management of retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-
entry, supply-constrained, densely-populated metropolitan areas in the United States.

All of the Company’s assets are held by, and all of its operations are conducted through, Acadia Realty Limited Partnership (the 
"Operating Partnership") and entities in which the Operating Partnership owns an interest. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, 
the Company controlled approximately 95% of the Operating Partnership as the sole general partner and 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 primarily represent entities or individuals that contributed their interests in certain properties or entities to the Operating 
Partnership in exchange for common or preferred units of limited partnership interest ("Common OP Units" or "Preferred OP 
Units") and employees who have been awarded restricted Common OP Units ("LTIP Units") as long-term incentive compensation 
(Note 13). Limited partners holding Common OP and LTIP 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 referred to as an umbrella 
partnership REIT or "UPREIT."

As of December 31, 2016, the Company has ownership interests in 117 properties within its core portfolio, which consist of those 
properties either 100% owned, or partially owned through joint venture interests, by the Operating Partnership, or subsidiaries 
thereof, not including those properties owned through its funds ("Core Portfolio"). The Company also has ownership interests in 
65 properties within its opportunity funds, Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund I, LP ("Fund I"), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund 
II, LLC ("Fund II"), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund III LLC ("Fund III"), Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV LLC, and 
Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund V LLC (("Fund V") and together with Funds I, II, III and IV, the "Funds"). The 182 Core 
Portfolio and Fund properties primarily consist of street and urban retail, and dense suburban shopping centers. In addition, the 
Company,  together  with  the  investors  in  the  Funds,  invest  in  operating  companies  through Acadia  Mervyn  Investors  I,  LLC 
("Mervyns I"), Acadia Mervyn Investors II, LLC ("Mervyns II") and Fund II, all on a non-recourse basis. The Company consolidates 
the Funds as it has (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance, (ii) is obligated 
to absorb their losses and (iii) has the right to receive benefits from the Funds that could potentially be significant.

The Operating Partnership is the sole general partner or managing member of the Funds and Mervyns I and II and earns fees or 
priority distributions for asset management, property management, construction, development, leasing, and legal services. Cash 
flows from the Funds and Mervyns I and II are distributed pro-rata to their respective partners and members (including the Operating 
Partnership)  until  each  receives  a  certain  cumulative  return  ("Preferred  Return")  and  the  return  of  all  capital  contributions. 
Thereafter, remaining cash flow is distributed 20% to the Operating Partnership ("Promote") and 80% to the partners or members 
(including the Operating Partnership). All transactions between the Funds and the Operating Partnership have been eliminated in 
consolidation. 

The following table summarizes the general terms and Operating Partnership's equity interests in the Funds and Mervyns I and II 
(dollars in millions):

Entity

Formation
Date

Operating
Partnership
Share of
Capital

Fund Size

Capital 
Called as of 
December 
31, 2016 (a)

Unfunded
Commitment

Equity
Interest Held
By
Operating
Partnership

Total 
Distributions 
as of 
December 
31, 2016 (e)

Preferred
Return

Fund I and Mervyns I (a)

9/2001

22.22%

$

90.0

$

86.6

$

—

37.78%

9%

$

194.5

Fund II and 
   Mervyns II (b) (c)
Fund III (d)

Fund IV

Fund V

__________

6/2004

5/2007

5/2012

8/2016

28.33%

24.54%

23.12%

20.10%

300.0

502.5

540.6

520.1

347.1

387.5

179.4

—

—

62.5

361.2

520.1

28.33%

39.63%

23.12%

20.10%

8%

6%

6%

6%

131.6

445.7

101.9

—

(a)  As of December 31, 2015, Fund I had been liquidated. 
(b) During 2013, a distribution of $47.1 million was made to the Fund II investors, including the Operating Partnership. This amount was subject 

to recontribution to Fund II until December 2016, and was recontributed during 2016.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(c)  During 2016, the Company acquired an additional 8.3% interest in Fund II from a limited partner for $18.4 million, giving the Operating 

Partnership an aggregate 28.33% interest.

(d) During 2015, the Company acquired an additional 4.6% interest in Fund III from a limited partner for $7.3 million, giving the Operating 

Partnership an aggregate 24.54% interest.

(e)  Represents the total for the Funds, including the Operating Partnership and noncontrolling interests' shares.

Basis of Presentation

Segments

At December 31, 2016, the Company had three reportable operating segments: Core Portfolio, Funds and Structured Financing.  The 
Company’s chief operating decision maker may review operational and financial data on a property basis and does not differentiate 
properties on a geographical basis for purposes of allocating resources or capital.  The Company evaluates individual property 
performance primarily based on net operating income before depreciation, amortization and certain nonrecurring items.  Each 
property is considered a separate operating segment; however, each property on a stand-alone basis represents less than 10% of 
revenues, profit or loss, and assets of the combined reported operating segment and meets the majority of the aggregations criteria 
under the applicable standard.  

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of the Company and its investments in partnerships and 
limited liability companies in which the Company has control in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") 
Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 810 "Consolidation" ("ASC Topic 810"). The ownership interests of other 
investors in these entities are recorded as noncontrolling interests. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have 
been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in entities for which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence 
over, but does not have financial or operating control, are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the 
Company’s share of the earnings (or losses) of these entities are included in consolidated net income.

Variable interest entities are accounted for within the scope of ASC Topic 810 and are required to be consolidated by their primary 
beneficiary. The primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity is the enterprise that has the power to direct the activities that 
most significantly impact the variable interest entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to 
receive benefits of the variable interest entity that could be significant to the variable interest entity. Management has evaluated 
the applicability of ASC Topic 810 to its investments in certain joint ventures and determined that these joint ventures are not 
variable interest entities or that the Company is not the primary beneficiary and, therefore, consolidation of these ventures is not 
required. These investments are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

At December 31, 2016, the Company had investments in three tenancy-in-common interests in various underlying properties. 
Consolidation of these investments is not required as such interests do not qualify as variable interest entities or meet the control 
requirement for consolidation. Accordingly, the Company accounts for these investments using the equity method of accounting 
because the shared decision-making involved in a tenancy-in-common interest investment provides the Company with significant 
influence on the operating and financial decisions of these investments. 

Cost Method Investments

The Company has certain investments to which it applies the cost method of accounting. The Company recognizes as income 
distributions from net accumulated earnings of the investee since the date of acquisition. The net accumulated earnings of an 
investee subsequent to the date of investment are recognized by the Company only to the extent distributed by the investee. 
Distributions received in excess of earnings subsequent to the date of investment are considered a return of investment and are 
recorded as reductions of cost of the investment. For the periods presented, there have been no events or changes in circumstances 
that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the Company's cost-method investments. 

Use of Estimates

Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") require the Company’s management to make 
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. The most significant 
assumptions and estimates relate to the valuation of real estate, depreciable lives, revenue recognition and the collectability of 
notes receivable and rents receivable. Application of these estimates and assumptions requires the exercise of judgment as to future 
uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates.

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Out-of-Period Adjustments

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company identified and recorded out-of-period adjustments related to accounting 
for certain leases whose tenants have early termination and renewal options and for interest expense related to a loan that is in 
default. The Company's management concluded that these non-cash adjustments are not material to the consolidated financial 
statements for any of the periods presented. The net impact of the adjustments on the consolidated statement of income for the 
year ended December 31, 2016 is reflected as a decrease to rental income of $2.1 million, an increase to depreciation and amortization 
expense of $1.7 million, an increase in interest expense of $0.7 million and an increase to equity in earnings of unconsolidated 
affiliates of $0.2 million, resulting in a net decrease to net income of $4.2 million, of which $1.6 million was attributable to 
noncontrolling interests.

During the second quarter of 2016, management determined that certain transactions involving the issuance of Common Shares 
of the Company and Common OP Units, Preferred OP Units, and LTIP Units of the Operating Partnership, should have resulted 
in an adjustment to the Operating Partnership’s non-controlling interest ("OPU NCI") and the Company’s Additional Paid-in-
Capital ("APIC") to reflect the difference between the fair value of the consideration received or paid and the book value of the 
Common Shares, Common OP Units, Preferred OP Units, and LTIP Units involving these changes in ownership (the "Rebalancing"). 
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company increased its APIC with an offsetting reduction to the OPU NCI of 
approximately $35.7  million,  of  which  approximately $31.8  million of  this  Rebalancing  related  to  prior  years.  Management 
concluded that the Rebalancing adjustments were not meaningful to the Company’s financial position for any of the prior years, 
and the quarterly periods in 2016, and as such, this cumulative change was recorded in the consolidated balance sheet and statement 
of shareholder’s equity in the second quarter of 2016 as an out-of-period adjustment. The misclassification had no impact on the 
previously reported consolidated assets, liabilities or total equity or on the consolidated statements of income, comprehensive 
income, or cash flows.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Real Estate

Land, buildings, and personal property are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Improvements and significant renovations 
that extend the useful life of the properties are capitalized, while replacements, maintenance, and repairs that do not improve or 
extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. Real estate under development includes costs for significant 
property expansion and development.

Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

Buildings and improvements  
Furniture and fixtures  
Tenant improvements  

Useful lives, ranging from 30 to 40 years
Useful lives, ranging from five years to 20 years 
Shorter of economic life or lease terms

Purchase Accounting – Upon acquisitions of real estate, the Company assesses the fair value of acquired assets and assumed 
liabilities (including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above- and below-market leases and 
acquired  in-place  leases  and  customer  relationships)  and  acquired  liabilities  in  accordance  with  ASC  Topic  805,  "Business 
Combinations"  and  ASC  Topic  350  "Intangibles  –  Goodwill  and  Other,"  and  allocates  the  acquisition  price  based  on  these 
assessments.

The Company assesses fair value of its tangible assets acquired and assumed liabilities based on estimated cash flow projections 
that utilize appropriate discount and capitalization rates and available market information at the measurement period. Estimates 
of future cash flows are based on a number of factors including the historical operating results, known trends, and market/economic 
conditions that may affect the property.

In  determining  the  value  of  above-  and  below-market  leases,  the  Company  estimates  the  present  value  difference  between 
contractual rent obligations and estimated market rate of leases at the time of the transaction. To the extent there were fixed-rate 
options at below-market rental rates, the Company included these along with the current term below-market rent in arriving at the 
fair value of the acquired leases. The discounted difference between contract and market rents is being amortized to rental income 
over the remaining applicable lease term, inclusive of any option periods.

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In determining the value of acquired in-place leases and customer relationships, the Company considers market conditions at the 
time of the transaction and values the costs to execute similar leases during the expected lease-up period from vacancy to existing 
occupancy, including carrying costs. The value assigned to in-place leases and tenant relationships is amortized over the estimated 
remaining term of the leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its scheduled expiration, all unamortized costs relating to 
that lease would be written off.

The Company estimates the value of any assumption of mortgage debt based on market conditions at the time of acquisitions 
including prevailing interest rates, terms and ability to obtain financing for a similar asset. Mortgage debt discounts or premiums 
are amortized into interest expense over the remaining term of the related debt instrument.

Real Estate Under Development – The Company capitalizes certain costs related to the development of real estate. Interest and 
real  estate  taxes  incurred  during  the  period  of  the  construction,  expansion  or  development  of  real  estate  are  capitalized  and 
depreciated over the estimated useful life of the building. The Company will cease the capitalization of these costs when construction 
activities are substantially completed and the property is available for occupancy by tenants, but no later than one year from the 
completion of major construction activity at which time the project is placed in service and depreciation commences. If the Company 
suspends substantially all activities related to development of a qualifying asset, the Company will cease capitalization of interest 
and taxes until activities are resumed.

Real Estate Impairment – The Company reviews its real estate and real estate under development for impairment when there is 
an event or a change in circumstances that indicates that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. In cases where the Company 
does not expect to recover its carrying costs on properties held for use, the Company reduces its carrying costs to fair value. The 
determination of anticipated undiscounted cash flows is inherently subjective, requiring significant estimates made by management, 
and considers the most likely expected course of action at the balance sheet date based on current plans, intended holding periods 
and available market information. If the Company is evaluating the potential sale of an asset, the undiscounted future cash flows 
analysis is probability-weighted based upon management’s best estimate of the likelihood of the alternative courses of action as 
of  the  balance  sheet  date. Such  cash  flow  projections  consider  factors  such  as  expected  future  operating  income,  trends  and 
prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other factors. If an impairment is indicated, an impairment loss is 
recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its fair value.

The Company did not record any impairment charges during the years ended December 31, 2016 or 2014. During the year ended 
December 31, 2015, as a result of the loss of a key anchor tenant at a property located in Wilmington, Delaware, the Company 
recorded an impairment charge of $5.0 million, which is included in the statement of income for the year ended December 31, 
2015. The Operating Partnership's share of this charge, net of the noncontrolling interest, was $1.1 million. The property is collateral 
for $26.3 million of non-recourse mortgage debt which matured July 1, 2016 and is currently in default.

Dispositions of Real Estate – The Company recognizes property sales in accordance with ASC Topic 970 "Real Estate." Sales of 
real estate include the sale of land, operating properties and investments in real estate joint ventures. Gains from dispositions are 
recognized  using  the  full  accrual  or  partial  sale  methods,  provided  that  various  criteria  relating  to  the  terms  of  sale  and  any 
subsequent involvement by the Company with the asset sold are met. 

Real Estate Held for Sale – The Company generally considers assets to be held for sale when it has entered into a contract to sell 
the property, all material due diligence requirements have been satisfied, and management believes it is probable that the disposition 
will occur within one year. Assets that are classified as held for sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair 
value, less cost to sell.

Notes Receivable

Notes receivable include certain loans that are held for investment and are collateralized by real estate-related investments and 
may be subordinate to other senior loans. Notes receivable are recorded at stated principal amounts or at initial investment less 
accretive yield for loans purchased at a discount, which is accreted over the life of the note. The Company defers loan origination 
and commitment fees, net of origination costs, and amortizes them over the term of the related loan. The Company evaluates the 
collectability of both principal and interest based upon an assessment of the underlying collateral value to determine whether it 
is impaired. A reserve is recorded when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable 
to collect all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. The amount of the reserve is calculated by comparing the 
recorded investment to the value of the underlying collateral. As the underlying collateral for a majority of the notes receivable 
is real estate-related investments, the same valuation techniques are used to value the collateral as those used to determine the fair 
value of real estate investments for impairment purposes. Given the small number of notes outstanding, the Company does not 
provide for an additional reserve based on the grouping of loans, as the Company believes the characteristics of its notes are not 
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sufficiently similar to allow an evaluation of these notes as a group for a possible loan loss allowance. As such, all of the Company’s 
notes are evaluated individually for this purpose. Interest income on performing notes is accrued as earned. A note is placed on 
non-accrual status when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that the Company will not be able to collect 
all amounts due according to the existing contractual terms. Recognition of interest income on an accrual basis on non-performing 
notes is resumed when it is probable that the Company will be able to collect amounts due according to the contractual terms.

Investments in and Advances to Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

Some of the Company’s joint ventures obtain non-recourse third-party financing on their property investments, contractually 
limiting the Company’s exposure to losses. The Company recognizes income for distributions in excess of its investment where 
there is no recourse to the Company and no intention or obligation to contribute additional capital. For investments in which there 
is recourse to the Company or an obligation or intention to contribute additional capital exists, distributions in excess of the 
investment are recorded as a liability.

When  characterizing  distributions  from  equity  investees  within  the  Company's  consolidated  statements  of  cash  flows,  all 
distributions received are first applied as returns on investment to the extent there are cumulative earnings related to the respective 
investment and are classified as cash inflows from operating activities. If cumulative distributions are in excess of cumulative 
earnings, distributions are considered return of investment. In such cases, the distribution is classified as cash inflows from investing 
activities.

To the extent that the Company’s carrying basis in an unconsolidated affiliate is different from the basis reflected at the joint 
venture level, the basis difference is amortized over the life of the related assets and included in the Company’s share of equity in 
net income (loss) of investments in unconsolidated affiliates the joint venture.

The Company periodically reviews its investments in unconsolidated joint ventures for other-than-temporary losses in investment 
value. Any decline that is not expected to be recovered based on the underlying assets of the investment, is considered other than 
temporary and an impairment charge is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the investment. During the years ended 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, there were no impairment charges related to the Company’s investments in unconsolidated 
joint ventures.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash 
equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained at financial institutions and, at times, balances may exceed the limits insured 
by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. 

Restricted Cash

Restricted cash consists principally of cash held for real estate taxes, construction costs, property maintenance, insurance, minimum 
occupancy and property operating income requirements at specific properties as required by certain loan agreements.

Deferred Costs

Fees and costs paid in the successful negotiation of leases are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the 
respective leases. Fees and costs incurred in connection with obtaining financing are deferred and amortized as a component of 
interest expense over the term of the related debt obligation on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest 
method. The Company capitalizes salaries, commissions and benefits related to time spent by leasing and legal department personnel 
involved in originating leases.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company measures derivative instruments at fair value and record them as assets or liabilities, depending on its rights or 
obligations under the applicable derivative contract. Derivatives that are not designated as hedges must be adjusted to fair value 
through earnings. For a derivative designated and that qualified as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in fair 
value of the derivative is recognized in Other comprehensive (loss) income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The 
ineffective portion of a derivative’s change in fair value is immediately recognized in earnings. The ineffective portion of the 
change in fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings. 

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Although the Company's derivative contracts are subject to master netting arrangements, which serve as credit mitigants to both 
the Company and its counterparties under certain situations, the Company does not net its derivative fair values or any existing 
rights or obligations to cash collateral on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company does not use derivatives for trading or 
speculative purposes. For the periods presented, all of the Company's derivatives qualified and were designated as cash flow 
hedges, and none of its derivatives were deemed ineffective.

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling interests represent the portion of equity that the Company does not own in those entities it consolidates. The 
Company identifies its noncontrolling interests separately within the equity section on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. 
The amounts of consolidated net earnings attributable to the Company and to the noncontrolling interests are presented separately 
on  the  Company’s  consolidated  statements  of  income.  Noncontrolling  interests  also  include  amounts  related  to  common  and 
preferred OP Units issued to unrelated third parties in connection with certain property acquisitions. In addition, the Company 
periodically issues common OP Units to certain employees of the Company under its share-based incentive program. Unit holders 
generally have the right to redeem their units for shares of the Company's common stock subject to blackout and other limitations. 
Common and restricted OP Units are included in the caption Noncontrolling interest within the equity section on the Company’s 
consolidated balance sheets.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable

Minimum rents from tenants are recognized using the straight-line method over the non-cancelable lease term of the respective 
leases. Lease termination fees are recognized upon the effective termination of a tenant’s lease when the Company has no further 
obligations under the lease. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, unbilled rents receivable relating to the straight-lining of rents 
of $31.7 million and $31.3 million, respectively, are included in Rents Receivable, net on the accompanying consolidated balance 
sheets. Certain of these leases also provide for percentage rents based upon the level of sales achieved by the tenant. Percentage 
rent is recognized in the period when the tenants’ sales breakpoint is met. In addition, leases typically provide for the reimbursement 
to the Company of real estate taxes, insurance and other property operating expenses. These reimbursements are recognized as 
revenue in the period the related expenses are incurred.

The Company makes estimates of the uncollectability of its accounts receivable related to tenant revenues. An allowance for 
doubtful accounts has been provided against certain tenant accounts receivable that are estimated to be uncollectible. Once the 
amount is ultimately deemed to be uncollectible, it is written off. Rents receivable at December 31, 2016 and 2015 are shown net 
of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $5.7 million and $7.5 million, respectively.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense for all equity-classified stock-based compensation awards is based on the grant date fair value 
estimated in accordance with current accounting guidance for share-based payments. The Company recognizes these compensation 
costs for only those shares or units expected to vest on a straight-line or graded-vesting basis, as appropriate, over the requisite 
service period of the award. The Company includes stock-based compensation within the Additional paid-in capital caption of 
equity.

Income Taxes

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 (the "Code"). To maintain REIT status for Federal income tax purposes, the Company is 
generally required to distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its shareholders as well as comply with certain other 
income, asset and organizational requirements as defined in the Code. Accordingly, the Company is generally not subject to Federal 
corporate income tax to the extent that it distributes 100% of its REIT taxable income each year.

In connection with the REIT Modernization Act, the Company is permitted to participate in certain activities and still maintain its 
qualification as a REIT, so long as these activities are conducted in entities that elect to be treated as taxable subsidiaries under 
the Code. As such, the Company is subject to Federal and state income taxes on the income from these activities. The Protecting 
Americans from Tax Hikes Act (PATH Act) was enacted in December 2015, and included numerous law changes applicable to 
REITs. The  provisions  have  various  effective  dates  beginning  as  early  as  2016. These  changes  did  not  materially  impact  the 
Company's operations or consolidated financial statements.

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Although it may qualify for REIT status for Federal income tax purposes, the Company is subject to state income or franchise 
taxes in certain states in which some of its properties are located. In addition, taxable income from non-REIT activities managed 
through the Company’s taxable REIT subsidiaries ("TRS") is fully subject to Federal, state and local income taxes.

The Company accounts for TRS income taxes under the liability method as required by ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes." Under 
the liability method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the temporary differences between the GAAP basis and tax basis 
of the TRS income, assets and liabilities.

The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent it believes it is more likely than not that these assets will be realized 
and would record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets when it has determined that an uncertainty exists regarding 
their realization, which would increase the provision for income taxes. In making such determination, the Company considers all 
available positive and negative evidence, including forecasts of future taxable income, the reversal of other existing temporary 
differences, available net operating loss carry-forwards, tax planning strategies and recent results of operations. Several of these 
considerations require assumptions and significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income and are consistent with 
the plans and estimates that the Company is utilizing to manage its business. To the extent facts and circumstances change in the 
future, adjustments to the valuation allowances may be required.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers."
ASU 2014-09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model requiring a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer 
of goods or services to a customer at an amount reflecting the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or 
services. ASU 2014-09 does not apply to the Company's lease revenues, but will apply to reimbursed tenant costs. Additionally, 
this guidance modifies disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from 
contracts with customers. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for all 
entities by one year, until years beginning in 2018, with early adoption permitted but not before 2017. Entities may adopt ASU 
2014-09 using either a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the 
option to elect certain practical expedients or a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of adoption. 
While the Company is still completing the assessment of the impact of this standard to its consolidated financial statements, 
management believes the majority of the Company's revenue falls outside of the scope of this guidance.  The Company intends 
to implement the standard retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized in retained earnings at the date of application.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases." ASU 2016-02 outlines a new model for accounting by lessees, 
whereby their rights and obligations under substantially all leases, existing and new, would be capitalized and recorded on the 
balance sheet. For lessors, however, the accounting remains largely unchanged from the current model, with the distinction between 
operating  and  financing  leases  retained,  but  updated  to  align  with  certain  changes  to  the  lessee  model  and  the  new  revenue 
recognition standard discussed above. The new guidance requires that internal leasing costs be expensed as incurred, as opposed 
to  capitalized and  deferred. ASU  2016-02  will  also  require  extensive quantitative and  qualitative disclosures  and  is  effective 
beginning after December 15, 2018, but early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the new standard 
and has not yet determined if it will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements; however, the Company 
capitalized internal leasing costs of $1.1 million, $1.4 million and $0.9 million during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 
and 2014, respectively.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, "Financial Instruments – Credit Losses." ASU 2016-13 introduces a new model 
for estimating credit losses for certain types of financial instruments, including loans receivable, held-to-maturity debt securities, 
and net investments in direct financing leases, amongst other financial instruments. ASU 2016-13 also modifies the impairment 
model for available-for-sale debt securities and expands the disclosure requirements regarding an entity’s assumptions, models, 
and methods for estimating the allowance for losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2019, 
with adoption permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Retrospective adjustments shall be applied through 
a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 is not expected to have a material impact on 
the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued No. 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows – Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash 
Payments." ASU 2016-15 provides guidance on certain specific cash flow issues, including, but not limited to, debt prepayment 
or extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination and distributions received from 
equity method investees. ASU 2016-15 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted 
and shall be applied retrospectively where practicable. The adoption of ASU 2016-15 is not expected to have a material impact 
on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01 "Business Combinations – Clarifying the Definition of a Business." ASU 
2017-01 clarifies that to be considered a business, the elements must include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process 
that together significantly contribute to the ability to create output. The new standard illustrates the circumstances under which 
real estate with in-place leases would be considered a business and provides guidance for the identification of assets and liabilities 
in purchase accounting. ASU 2017-01 is effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and early adoption is permitted. 
The Company is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2014-15 will have on its consolidated financial statements; however, it is 
expected that the new standard would reduce the number of future real estate acquisitions that will be accounted for as business 
combinations and, therefore, reduce the amount of acquisition costs that will be expensed.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-03 "Accounting Changes and Error Corrections (Topic 250) and Investments – 
Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323)." ASU 2017-03 amends certain SEC guidance in the FASB Accounting Standards 
Codification  in  response  to  SEC  staff  announcements  made  during  2016  EITF  meetings  which  addressed  (i)  the  additional 
qualitative disclosures that a registrant is expected to provide when it cannot reasonably estimate the impact that ASUs 2014-09, 
2016-02 and 2016-13 will have in applying the guidance in SAB Topic 11.M and (ii) guidance in ASC 323 related to the amendments 
made by ASU 2014-01 regarding use of the proportional amortization method in accounting for investments in qualified affordable 
housing projects (announcement made at the November 17, 2016, EITF meeting. The adoption of ASU 2017-03 is not expected 
to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

On January 1, 2016, the Company adopted ASU No. 2015-01, "Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual Items." ASU 
2015-01 eliminates the concept of extraordinary items. However, the presentation and disclosure requirements for items that are 
either unusual in nature or infrequent in occurrence remain and will be expanded to include items that are both unusual in nature 
and infrequent in occurrence. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. 

On January 1, 2016, the Company adopted ASU No. 2015-02, "Consolidation – Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis," which 
modified the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities ("VIE's"), particularly 
those with fee arrangements and related party relationships. Consolidated VIE's are those where the Company is considered to be 
the primary beneficiary of a VIE. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has a controlling financial interest in the VIE, which 
is defined by the entity having both of the following characteristics: (i) the power to direct the activities that, when taken together, 
most significantly impact the VIE’s performance and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive the returns from 
the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company reviewed all of its entities in accordance with ASU 2015-02 
and  concluded  that  certain of  its  legal  entities,  including  the  Operating  Partnership  and  the  Funds,  which  have  always  been 
consolidated, are now VIE's. There were no entities qualifying under the scope of the revised guidance that were consolidated as 
a result of the adoption. As a result of the classification of the Operating Partnership as a VIE, substantially all of the Company's 
assets and liabilities are assets and liabilities of a VIE. Accordingly, the adoption of ASU 2015-02 had no other impact on the 
Company's consolidated financial statements.

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2. Real Estate

The Company's consolidated real estate is comprised of the following (in thousands):

Land

Buildings and improvements

Tenant improvements

Construction in progress

Properties under capital lease

Total

Less: Accumulated depreciation

Operating real estate, net

Real estate under development at cost

Net investment in real estate

Acquisitions

December 31,

2016

2015

$

693,252

$

514,120

1,916,288

132,220

19,789

76,965

2,838,514
(287,066)
2,551,448

543,486

1,457,351

135,999

19,239

—

2,126,709
(298,703)
1,828,006

609,574

$

3,094,934

$

2,437,580

During 2016 and 2015, the Company acquired the following consolidated retail properties (dollars in thousands):

Property
2016 Acquisitions

Core Portfolio:
991 Madison Avenue - New York, NY (a)
165 Newbury Street - Boston, MA

Concord & Milwaukee - Chicago, IL

151 North State Street - Chicago, IL

State & Washington - Chicago, IL

North & Kingsbury - Chicago, IL

Sullivan Center - Chicago, IL

California & Armitage - Chicago, IL

555 9th Street - San Francisco, CA
  Subtotal Core Portfolio

Fund IV:

Restaurants at Fort Point - Boston, MA

1964 Union Street - San Francisco, CA

Wake Forest Crossing - Wake Forest, NC

Airport Mall - Bangor, ME

Colonie Plaza - Albany, NY

Dauphin Plaza - Harrisburg, PA

JFK Plaza - Waterville, ME

Mayfair Shopping Center - Philadelphia, PA

Shaw's Plaza - Waterville, ME

Wells Plaza - Wells, ME

717 N Michigan - Chicago, IL

Subtotal Fund IV

Total 2016 Acquisitions

Percent 
Acquired

Date of
Acquisition

Purchase 
Price

Debt 
Assumed

Mar 26, 2016

$

76,628

$

May 13, 2016

Jul 28, 2016

Aug 10, 2016

Aug 22, 2016

Aug 29, 2016

Aug 31, 2016

Sep 12, 2016

Nov 2, 2016

Jan 14, 2016

Jan 28, 2016

Sep 27, 2016

Oct 28, 2016

Oct 28, 2016

Oct 28, 2016

Oct 28, 2016

Oct 28, 2016

Oct 28, 2016

Oct 28, 2016

Dec 1, 2016

6,250

6,000

30,500

70,250

34,000

146,939

9,250

139,775
519,592

11,500

2,250

36,600

10,250

15,000

16,000

6,500

16,600

13,800

5,250

—

—

2,902

14,556

25,650

13,409

—

2,692

60,000
119,209

—

1,463

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

103,500
237,250
756,842

$

—
1,463
120,672

$

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

90%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Property
2015 Acquisitions

Core Portfolio:

City Center - San Francisco, CA

163 Highland Avenue - Needham, MA

Route 202 Shopping Center - Wilmington, DE

Roosevelt Galleria - Chicago, IL

Subtotal Core Portfolio

Fund II:
City Point Tower I - Brooklyn, NY (a)

Fund IV:

1035 Third Avenue - New York, NY

801 Madison Avenue - New York, NY
650 Bald Hill Road - Warwick, RI (a)
2208-2216 Fillmore Street - San Francisco, CA

146 Geary Street - San Francisco, CA

2207 Fillmore Street - San Francisco, CA

1861 Union Street - San Francisco, CA

Subtotal Fund IV

Total 2015 Acquisitions

__________

Percent 
Acquired

Date of
Acquisition

Purchase 
Price

Debt 
Assumed

100%

100%

100%

100%

95%

100%

100%

90%

90%

100%

90%

90%

Mar 13, 2015

$

155,000

$

Mar 26, 2015

Apr 1, 2015

Sep 11, 2015

24,000

5,643

19,600
204,243

—

9,765

—

—
9,765

100,800

81,000

Jan 28, 2015

Apr 1, 2015

Sep 30, 2015

Oct 22, 2015

Nov 12, 2015

Nov 19, 2015

Dec 2, 2015

51,036

33,000

9,216

8,625

38,000

2,800

3,500

146,177
451,220

$

$

—

—

—

—

—

1,120

—

1,120
91,885

(a)  These acquisitions were accounted for as asset acquisitions.

All of the above acquisitions were deemed to be business combinations except 991 Madison Avenue, 1964 Union Street, City 
Point Tower I, and 650 Bald Hill Road. The Company expensed $5.5 million, $1.3 million and $4.8 million of acquisition costs 
for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to the Core Portfolio; $0.2 million of acquisition 
costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 related to Fund III; and $2.7 million, $3.5 million and $2.7 million of acquisition 
costs for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to Fund IV.

Purchase Price Allocations

With the exception of the asset acquisitions noted above, the above acquisitions have been accounted for as business combinations. 
The purchase prices for the business combinations were allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on their 
estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. The preliminary measurements of fair value reflected below are subject to change. 
The Company expects to finalize the valuations and complete the purchase price allocations within one year from the dates of 
acquisition. During 2016 and 2015, the Company acquired properties and recorded the preliminary allocation of the purchase price 
to the assets acquired based on provisional measurements of fair value. During 2016, the Company made certain measurement 
period adjustments related to its 2015 acquisitions.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price of properties acquired during 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):

Net assets acquired:

Land

Buildings and improvements

Other assets

Acquisition-related intangible assets (in Acquired lease
intangibles, net)

Acquisition-related intangible liabilities (in Acquired lease
intangibles, net)

Above and below market debt assumed (included in
Mortgages and other notes payable, net)
Net assets acquired

Consideration:

Cash

Debt assumed

Total Consideration

2016

Purchase
Price
Allocation

Year Ended December 31,

2015

Preliminary 
Purchase 
Price 
Allocation

Adjustments

Finalized 
Purchase 
Price 
Allocation

$

225,729

$

83,890

$

458,525

3,481

63,606

(72,985)

258,926

—

—

—

4,178
(14,023)
—

$

88,068

244,903

—

22,660

22,660

(12,094)

(12,094)

(119,601)
558,755

$

(10,885)
331,931

$

(721)

— $

(11,606)
331,931

677,964
(119,209)
558,755

$

$

342,816
(10,885)
331,931

$

$

$

Dispositions and Discontinued Operations

During 2016 and 2015, the Company disposed of the following consolidated properties (in thousands):

2016 Dispositions:

Cortlandt Town Center - 65% (Note 4)

Heritage Shops
Total 2016 Dispositions

2015 Dispositions:

Lincoln Park Centre

Liberty Avenue

City Point - Air Rights

Kroger-Safeway
Total 2015 Dispositions

Owner

Date Sold

Sale Price

Gain on Sale

Fund III

Fund III

Jan 28, 2016

Apr 26, 2016

$

$

107,250

46,500
153,750

Fund III

Jan 15, 2015

$

Fund II

Fund II

Fund I

May 6, 2015

May 29, 2015

Aug 31, 2015

$

64,000

24,000

115,600

278
203,878

$

$

$

$

65,393

16,572
81,965

27,143

11,957

49,884

79
89,063

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The  aggregate  rental  revenue,  expenses  and  pre-tax  income  reported  within  continuing  operations  for  the  aforementioned 
consolidated properties that were sold during 2016 and 2015 were as follows (in thousands):

Rental revenues

Expenses

Gain on disposition of properties

Loss on extinguishment of debt

Provision for income taxes

Income from continuing operations of 
   disposed properties, net of income taxes

Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

$

$

$

3,503
(1,179)
81,965
(15)
—

$

21,987
(16,246)
89,063
(111)
(2)

84,274
(64,374)

$

$

94,691
(76,277)

$

$

26,374
(19,753)
—
(181)
(2)

6,438

—

In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company reported one consolidated property sold within discontinued 
operations, comprised of a net gain on the disposition of properties of $1.2 million of which $1.0 million was attributable to 
noncontrolling interests. 

Properties Held For Sale

At December 31, 2016, the Company had one property in Fund II classified as held-for-sale with net assets of $21.5 million and 
subject to a mortgage of $25.5 million, which will be repaid prior to the sale. The property held for sale had net income (loss) of 
$0.4 million, ($0.3 million) and $0.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At December 
31, 2015 the Company had no properties classified as held for sale. 

Pro Forma Financial Information (Unaudited)

The following unaudited pro forma operating data is presented for the year ended December 31, 2016, as if the acquisition of the 
properties acquired in 2016 were completed on January 1, 2015 and as if the acquisition of the properties acquired in 2015 were 
completed  on  January  1,  2014,  including  recognition  of  the  related  acquisition  expenses  of  $8.2  million  and  $4.8  million, 
respectively. The  unaudited  supplemental  pro  forma  operating  data  is  not  necessarily  indicative  of  what  the  actual  results  of 
operations of the Company would have been, assuming the transactions had been completed as set forth above, nor do they purport 
to represent the Company's results of operations for future periods.

Pro forma revenues
Pro forma income from continuing operations

Pro forma net income attributable to Acadia

Pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share

Real Estate Under Development and Construction in Progress

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$
$

$

$

252,702
141,612

79,680

0.94

$
$

$

$

274,972
150,498

67,788

0.81

$
$

$

$

215,991
145,398

67,888

1.03

Real estate under development represents the Company's consolidated properties which have not yet been placed into service 
while undergoing substantial development or construction. At December 31, 2015, the Company had two properties in Fund II, 
two properties in Fund III and four properties in Fund IV aggregating $609.6 million under development. During 2016, the Company 
acquired two properties in Fund IV that were under development. Also during 2016, the Company placed a portion of its City 
Point property in Fund II aggregating $187.4 million into service and capitalized $98.4 million related to City Point and $22.9 
million relating to its other projects. At December 31, 2016, the Company had one Core property, two properties in Fund II, three
properties in Fund III and four properties in Fund IV classified as real estate under development with accumulated costs aggregating 
$543.5 million. 

Construction in progress pertains to the Company's operating properties which have already been placed into service. 

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3. Notes Receivable, Net

The Company’s notes receivable, net were collateralized either by the underlying properties, the borrower’s ownership interest in 
the entities that own the properties and/or by the borrower’s personal guarantee, and were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Number of
Instruments
December 31,
2016

10

1

1

3

15

December 31,

2016

2015

$

216,400

$

113,048

Maturity Date at
December 31, 2016

May 2017 -
September 2019

Interest Rate at
December 31,
2016

6.0% - 9.0%

31,007

30,234

May 2020

4,506

3,906

July 2017

2.5%

18.0%

24,250

—

$

276,163

$

147,188

April 2017 -
February 2021

6.0% - 15.3%

Description

Core Portfolio

Fund II

Fund III

Fund IV

During 2016, the Company: 

• 

• 

• 

issued one Core note receivable and three Fund IV notes receivable aggregating $47.5 million with a weighted-average 
effective interest rate of 9.8%, which were collateralized by four mixed-use real estate properties;
received total collections of $42.8 million, including full repayment of five notes issued in prior periods aggregating 
$29.6 million; and
restructured a $30.9 million Core mezzanine loan, which bore interest at 15.0%, and replaced it with a new $153.4 million
loan collateralized by a first mortgage in the borrower's tenancy-in-common interest. The new loan, which was made to 
our partners in the Brandywine Portfolio, bears interest at 8.1% (Note 4).

During 2015, the Company:

•  made total investments in six notes receivable of $78.0 million, with a weighted-average effective interest rate of 6.2%, 

• 

which were collateralized by six mixed-use real estate properties; and 
received total collections of $29.4 million, including full repayment of four notes issued in prior periods aggregating 
$22.9 million. 

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, one of the Core notes receivable in the amount of $12.0 million was in default; however, no 
principal reserve was established because the estimated fair value of the real estate collateral exceeded the carrying value of the 
note. 

The Company monitors the credit quality of its notes receivable on an ongoing basis and considers indicators of credit quality 
such as loan payment activity, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, the seniority of the Company's loan in relation 
to other debt secured by the collateral and the prospects of the borrower.

Earnings from these notes and mortgages receivable are reported within the Company's Structured Financing segment (Note 12). 

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

4. Investments In and Advances to Unconsolidated Affiliates

The Company accounts for its investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates under the equity method of accounting as 
it has the ability to exercise significant influence, but does not have financial or operating control over the investment, which is 
maintained by each of the unaffiliated partners who co-invest with the Company. The Company's investments in and advances to 
unconsolidated affiliates consist of the following (dollars in thousands):

Fund

Core:

Property

840 N. Michigan (a)
Renaissance Portfolio

Gotham
Brandywine Portfolio (a)
Georgetown Portfolio

Nominal
Ownership Interest
at December 31,
2016

December 31,

2016

2015

88.43% $

20%

49%

22.22%

50%

74,131

36,437

29,421

20,755

4,287

165,031

$

76,898

—

—

—

4,688

81,586

Mervyns I & II: KLA/Mervyn's, LLC (b)

10.5%

—

—

Fund III:

Fund IV:

Core:

__________

Fund III Other Portfolio
Self Storage Management (c)

Broughton Street Portfolio

Fund IV Other Portfolio

650 Bald Hill Road

90%

95%

50%

90%

90%

Due from Related Parties (d)
Other
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates

$

8,108

241

8,349

54,839

21,817

18,842

95,498

2,193

957
272,028

Crossroads (e)
Distributions in excess of income from,
   and investments in, unconsolidated affiliates

49% $

13,691

$

13,691

12,784

654

13,438

43,786

24,104

9,072

76,962

725

566
173,277

13,244

13,244

$

$

$

(a)  Represents a tenancy-in-common interest.
(b)  Distributions have exceeded the Company's non-recourse investment, therefore the carrying value is zero.
(c)  Represents a variable interest entity.
(d)  Represents deferred fees. 
(e)  Distributions have exceeded the Company's investment; however, the Company recognizes a liability balance as it 

may fund future obligations of the entity.

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Core Portfolio 

The Company owns a 49% interest in a 311,000 square foot shopping center located in White Plains, New York ("Crossroads"), 
a 50% interest in a 28,000 square foot retail portfolio located in Georgetown, Washington D.C. (the "Georgetown Portfolio"), and 
a 88.43% tenancy-in-common interest in an 87,000 square foot retail property located in Chicago, Illinois. 

During January 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of a 49% noncontrolling interest in an approximately 123,000 square 
foot retail property located in Manhattan, New York ("Gotham Plaza"), for a purchase price of $39.8 million. Consideration for 
this purchase consisted of the assumption of 49% of the existing non-recourse debt of $21.4 million and the issuance of both 
442,478 Common and 141,593 Preferred OP Units (Note 10). 

During June 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of a 20% noncontrolling interest in a 211,000 square-foot portfolio of 
17 mixed-use properties, 16 of which are located in Georgetown, Washington D.C. and one which is located in Alexandria, Virginia 
(the "Renaissance Portfolio"), for a purchase price of $67.6 million and the assumption of $20 million in debt.

The Company owns a 22.22% interest in an approximately one million square foot retail portfolio (the "Brandywine Portfolio") 
located in Wilmington, Delaware. Prior to the second quarter of 2016, the Company had a controlling interest in the Brandywine 
Portfolio, and it was therefore consolidated within the Company’s financial statements. During April 2016, the arrangement with 
the partners of the Brandywine Portfolio was modified to change the legal ownership from a partnership to a tenancy-in-common 
interest, as well as to provide certain participating rights to the outside partners. As a result of these modifications, the Company 
de-consolidated the Brandywine Portfolio and accounts for its interest under the equity method of accounting effective May 1, 
2016. Furthermore, as the owners of the Brandywine Portfolio had consistent ownership interests before and after the modification 
and the underlying net assets are unchanged, the Company has reflected the change from consolidation to equity method based 
upon its historical cost.

Additionally, in April 2016, the Company repaid the outstanding balance of $140.0 million of non-recourse debt collateralized by 
the Brandywine Portfolio. The Company provided a loan collateralized by the partners’ tenancy-in-common interest, as further 
described in Note 7, for their proportionate share of the repayment.

Fund Investments

Fund III Other Portfolio includes the Company's investment in Arundel Plaza. Fund IV Other Portfolio includes the Company's 
investment in 1701 Belmont Avenue, 2819 Kennedy Boulevard, Promenade at Manassas, and Eden Square.

Self-Storage Management, a Fund III investment, was determined to be a variable interest entity. Management has evaluated the 
applicability of ASC Topic 810 to this joint venture and determined that the Company is not the primary beneficiary and, therefore, 
consolidation of this venture is not required. 

During April 2015, Fund III sold White City Shopping Center for $96.8 million resulting in a gain on sale of which the Operating 
Partnership's share was $16.2 million. 

During September 2015, Fund IV entered into a joint venture with an unaffiliated entity and completed the acquisition of a 90%
interest in a property under development located in Warwick, Rhode Island ("650 Bald Hill Road") for a purchase price of $9.2 
million.

During January 2016, Fund III completed the disposition of a 65% interest in Cortlandt Town Center for $107.3 million resulting 
in a gain of $65.4 million and the deconsolidation of its remaining interest (Note 2). During December 2016, Fund III completed 
the disposition of its remaining 35% interest in Cortlandt Town Center for $57.8 million less $32.6 million debt repayment for a 
net sales price of $25.2 million resulting in a gain on sale of $36.0 million, of which the Operating Partnership's share was $8.8 
million, which is included in equity earnings and gains from unconsolidated affiliates in the consolidated financial statements.

Revenues from Unconsolidated Affiliates

The  Company  earned  property  management,  construction,  development,  legal  and  leasing  fees  from  its  investments  in 
unconsolidated partnerships totaling $1.2 million, $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 
2014, respectively, which is included in other revenues in the consolidated financial statements. 

In addition, the Company paid $1.1 million, $0.8 million, and $2.8 million to certain unaffiliated partners of our joint ventures 
partners during the the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Summarized Financial Information of Unconsolidated Affiliates

The  following  combined  and  condensed  Balance  Sheets  and  Statements  of  Income,  in  each  period,  summarize  the  financial 
information of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates (in thousands):

Combined and Condensed Balance Sheets
Assets:
Rental property, net
Real estate under development
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
Other assets
Total assets
Liabilities and partners’ equity:
Mortgage notes payable
Other liabilities
Partners’ equity
Total liabilities and partners’ equity

Company's share of accumulated equity
Basis differential
Deferred fees, net of portion related to the Company's interest
Amounts receivable by the Company
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates, net of Company's share of
distributions in excess of income and investments in unconsolidated affiliates

December 31,

2016

2015

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

576,505
18,884
6,853
75,254
677,496

407,344
30,117
240,035
677,496

191,049
61,827
3,268
2,193

302,976
35,743
6,853
47,083
392,655

262,130
21,945
108,580
392,655

106,442
11,620
5,342
36,629

$

258,337

$

160,033

Amounts receivable by the Company as of December 31, 2015 in the table above includes $35.9 million related to Broughton 
Street portfolio's note receivable which was converted to preferred equity during 2016. 

Combined and Condensed Statements of Income
Total revenues
Operating and other expenses
Interest expense
Equity in earnings (losses) of unconsolidated affiliates
Depreciation and amortization
Loss on debt extinguishment
(Loss) gain on disposition of properties
Net income attributable to unconsolidated affiliates

Company’s share of equity in
   net income of unconsolidated affiliates
Basis differential adjustments
Company’s equity in earnings of
   unconsolidated affiliates

Year Ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

84,218
(25,724)
(16,300)
—
(35,432)
—
(1,340)
5,422

40,538
(1,089)

43,990
(13,721)
(9,178)
66,655
(12,154)
—
32,623
108,215

37,722
(392)

$

$

$

44,422
(17,069)
(9,363)
(328)
(10,967)
(187)
142,615
149,123

111,970
(392)

39,449

$

37,330

$

111,578

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in the table above for the year ended December 31, 2015 of $66.7 million, of which 
the Company's share was $5.9 million, is related to a sale of a property within the Mervyn's I and II portfolios. 

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5. Other Assets, net and Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

Other assets, net and accounts payable and other liabilities are comprised of the following for the periods presented:

December 31,

2016

2015

$

114,584

$

25,221

14,351

9,514

9,354

4,412

4,300

3,733

2,921

1,655

1,241

1,500

52,593

22,568

14,707

9,486

11,039

5,837

—

2,664

818

336

2,985

756

$

$

$

$

192,786

$

123,789

40,728
5,915
46,643
(21,422)
25,221

$

$

39,310
4,072
43,382
(20,814)
22,568

105,028

$

48,290

35,267

14,975

3,590

1,287

235

31,808

38,755

8,334

15,288

5,876

1,269

233

$

208,672

$

101,563

(in thousands)
Other assets, net:

Lease intangibles, net (Note 6)

Deferred charges, net

Prepaid expenses

Other receivables

Accrued interest receivable

Deposits

Due from seller

Deferred tax assets

Derivative financial instruments (Note 8)

Due from related parties

Corporate assets

Income taxes receivable

Deferred charges, net:

Deferred leasing and other costs
Deferred financing costs

Accumulated amortization

Deferred charges, net

Accounts payable and other liabilities:

Lease intangibles, net (Note 6)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

Deferred income

Tenant security deposits, escrow and other

Derivative financial instruments (Note 8)

Income taxes payable (Note 14)

Other

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

6. Lease Intangibles

Upon acquisitions of real estate accounted for as business combinations, the Company assesses the fair value of acquired assets 
(including land, buildings and improvements, and identified intangibles such as above- and below-market leases, including below- 
market options and acquired in-place leases) and assumed liabilities in accordance with ASC Topic 805. The lease intangibles are 
amortized over the remaining terms of the respective leases, including option periods where applicable.

Intangible assets and liabilities are summarized as follows (in thousands):

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net Carrying
Amount

Gross
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net Carrying
Amount

Amortizable
Intangible Assets

In-place lease
intangible assets

Above-market rent

Amortizable
Intangible Liabilities

Below-market rent

$

$

$

$

156,420

16,649

173,069

$

$

(47,827) $

108,593

(10,658)

5,991

(58,485) $

114,584

$

$

84,443

19,545

103,988

$

$

(37,996) $
(13,399)
(51,395) $

46,447

6,146

52,593

(137,032) $

(137,032) $

32,004

32,004

$

$

(105,028) $
(105,028) $

(65,607) $
(65,607) $

33,799

33,799

$

$

(31,808)
(31,808)

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company acquired in-place lease intangible assets of $62.9 million, above-market 
rents of $0.7 million and below-market rents of $73.0 million with weighted-average useful lives of 7.2, 5.8 and 15.8 years, 
respectively. 

The scheduled amortization of acquired lease intangible assets and assumed liabilities as of December 31, 2016 is as follows (in 
thousands):

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Thereafter

Total

Net Increase in
Lease Revenues

Increase to
Amortization

Net

$

9,253

$

21,433

$

9,415

9,157

8,117

6,974

56,121

17,966

12,416

10,413

9,066

37,299

$

99,037

$

108,593

$

(12,180)
(8,551)
(3,259)
(2,296)
(2,092)
18,822
(9,556)

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7. Debt

A summary of the Company's consolidated indebtedness is as follows (dollars in thousands):

Effective Interest Rate, December 31,

2016

2015

Maturity Date at
December 31, 2016

Carrying Value, December 31,

2016

2015

Mortgages Payable 

Core Fixed Rate 

3.88%-6.65%

3.50%-6.65%

July 2016 - April 2035

$

234,875

$

301,340

Core Variable Rate - Swapped (a)

1.71%-3.77%

1.75%-3.77%

   Total Core Mortgages Payable

Fund II Fixed Rate 

1.00%-5.80%

1.00%-5.80%

September 2022 - June
2026

October 2017 - May
2020

82,250

317,125

72,444

373,784

249,762

249,762

Fund II Variable Rate 

LIBOR+0.62%-
LIBOR+2.50%

LIBOR+1.39%-
LIBOR+3.02%

August 2017 -
November 2021

Fund II Variable Rate - Swapped (a)

2.88%

2.88%

November 2021

   Total Fund II Mortgages Payable

Fund III Variable Rate 

Prime+0.50%-
LIBOR+4.65%

Prime+0.50%-
LIBOR+4.65%

March 2017 - December
2021

Fund IV Fixed Rate 

3.4%-4.50%

4.5%

October 2025-June
2026

Fund IV Variable Rate 

LIBOR+1.70%-
LIBOR+3.95%

LIBOR+1.70%-
LIBOR+3.00%

May 2017 - January
2021

Fund IV Variable Rate - Swapped (a)

1.78%

1.78%

May 2019

   Total Fund IV Mortgages Payable

Net unamortized debt issuance costs

Unamortized premium 

   Total Mortgages Payable 

Unsecured Notes Payable

Core Unsecured Term Loans 

Core Variable Rate Unsecured 
Term Loans - Swapped (a)

  Total Core Unsecured Notes Payable 

LIBOR+1.30%-
LIBOR+1.60%

LIBOR+1.30%-
LIBOR+1.60%

November 2019 -
December 2022

1.24%-3.77%

1.31%-3.77%

July 2018 - March 2025

Fund II Subscription Facility

 LIBOR+2.75%

 LIBOR+2.75%

October 2016

Fund IV Term Loan/Subscription Facility 

 LIBOR+1.65%-
LIBOR+2.75%

 LIBOR+1.65%-
LIBOR+2.75%

February 2017-
November 2017

Net unamortized debt issuance costs

  Total Unsecured Notes Payable

Unsecured Line of Credit 

Core Unsecured Line of Credit

 LIBOR+1.40%

 LIBOR+1.40%

June 2020

  Total Unsecured Line of Credit 

Total Debt - Fixed and Effectively Fixed Rate

Total Debt - Variable Rate 

Net unamortized debt issuance costs

Unamortized premium

Total Indebtedness

__________

142,750

19,779

412,291

83,467

10,503

233,139

14,509

258,151

(16,642)

1,336

111,500

19,984

381,246

164,280

1,120

123,920

14,904

139,944

(10,567)

1,364

$

$

$

$

$

$

1,055,728

$

1,050,051

51,194

$

841

248,806

300,000

—

134,636

(1,646)

149,159

150,000

12,500

126,410

(1,155)

432,990

$

287,755

— $

— $

20,800

20,800

860,486

$

645,185

(18,289)

1,336

552,222

816,740

(11,720)

1,364

$

1,488,718

$

1,358,606

(a)  At December 31, 2016, the stated rates ranged from LIBOR + 1.08% to LIBOR +1.90% for Core Variable rate debt; LIBOR + 1.70% to LIBOR +1.70% for 
Fund II Variable rate debt; LIBOR + 2.15% to LIBOR +2.15% for Fund IV rate debt; and LIBOR + 1.30% to LIBOR +1.60% for Core variable rate unsecured 
notes. 

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Mortgages Payable

During 2016, the Company obtained or assumed 14 new mortgages totaling $252.9 million with a weighted-average interest rate 
of 4.07% collateralized by 14 properties. During 2016, the Company repaid 15 mortgages in full aggregating $292.3 million with 
a weighted-average interest rate of 4.61% and made scheduled principal payments of $6.5 million. At December 31, 2016 and 
2015,  the  Company's  mortgages  were  collateralized  by  39  properties  and  the  related  tenant  leases.  Certain  loans  are  cross-
collateralized and contain cross-default provisions. The loan agreements contain customary representations, covenants and events 
of  default.  Certain  loan  agreements  require  the  Company  to  comply  with  affirmative  and  negative  covenants,  including  the 
maintenance  of  debt  service  coverage  and  leverage  ratios. A  portion  of  the  Company's  variable-rate  mortgage  debt  has  been 
effectively fixed through certain cash flow hedge transactions (Note 8). 

One of the mortgage loans in our Core Portfolio amounting to $26.3 million is in default at December 31, 2016 and is collateralized 
by a property, in which the Company holds a 22% controlling interest. 

Unsecured Term Loans

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had a total of $9.9 million and $15.5 million, respectively, available under its 
unsecured term loans. A portion of the Company's variable-rate term loan debt has been effectively fixed through certain cash flow 
hedge transactions (Note 8). The Company completed the following transactions related to its unsecured term loans during the 
year ended December 31, 2016:

•  The Company repaid a $50.0 million term loan in June 2016, which bore interest at LIBOR+1.30%. 
•  The Company closed on a new $150.0 million unsecured term loan in June, 2016, which bears interest at LIBOR+1.30%

and matures on June 27, 2021.

•  The Company closed on a new $50.0 million unsecured term loan in January 2016, which bears interest at LIBOR+1.30% 

and matures on January 4, 2021.

•  The Company borrowed $12.5 million on its Fund II credit facility. The outstanding balance under this facility was $25.5 

million, and was repaid upon maturity in October, 2016.

•  The Company borrowed $5.6 million on its Fund IV term loan bringing the outstanding balance under this facility to 
$40.1 million as of December 31, 2016. At December 31, 2016, Fund IV was not in compliance with the liquidity covenant 
on its term loan. Consequently, this loan is recourse to the Company until the condition is cured. Fund IV expects to cure 
the covenant violation by repaying certain debt during the first quarter of 2017. During February 2017, the Company 
exercised its option to extend the maturity date of this loan by six months to August, 2017.

•  The Company drew an additional $2.6 million on its Fund IV subscription line. The outstanding balance under this facility 

is $94.5 million as of December 31, 2016.

Unsecured Lines of Credit

At December 31, 2016 and 2015 the Company had a total of $203.0 million and $182.3 million, respectively available under its 
unsecured line of credit. The Company completed the following transactions related to its unsecured line of credit during the year 
ended December 31, 2016:

•  The Company repaid the remaining $20.8 million of its revolving unsecured credit facility. 
•  The Company canceled the existing credit facility and entered into a new $150.0 million revolving unsecured credit 
facility. The new facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 140 basis points and matures June 27, 2020 with a one-year extension 
option. There is no outstanding balance as of December 31, 2016.

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Scheduled Debt Principal Payments

The scheduled principal repayments of the Company's consolidated indebtedness, as of December 31, 2016 are as follows (in 
thousands):

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Thereafter

Unamortized fair market value of assumed debt
Net unamortized debt issuance costs
Total indebtedness

See Note 4 for information about liabilities of the Company's unconsolidated affiliates. 

8. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

$

$

395,999
69,753
205,295
321,559
253,927
259,138
1,505,671
1,336
(18,289)
1,488,718

The fair value of an asset is defined as the exit price, which is the amount that would either be received when an asset is sold or 
paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The guidance establishes 
a three-tier fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers are: Level 1, for which quoted market 
prices for identical instruments are available in active markets, such as money market funds, equity securities, and U.S. Treasury 
securities; Level 2, for which there are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the instrument, 
such as certain derivative instruments including interest rate caps and interest rate swaps; and Level 3, for financial instruments 
or other assets/liabilities that do not fall into Level 1 or Level 2 and for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring 
us to develop our own assumptions.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The methods and assumptions described below were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument. For 
significant Level 3 items, we have also provided the unobservable inputs along with their weighted-average ranges.

Money Market Funds — The Company has money market funds, which are included in Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated 
financial statements, are comprised of government securities and/or U.S. Treasury bills. These funds were classified as Level 1 
as we used quoted prices from active markets to determine their fair values. 

Derivative Assets — Our derivative assets, which are included in Other assets, net in the consolidated financial statements, are 
comprised of interest rate swaps. The interest rate swaps were measured at fair value using readily observable market inputs, such 
as quotations on interest rates, and were classified as Level 2 as these instruments are custom, over-the-counter contracts with 
various bank counterparties that are not traded in an active market. See "Derivative Financial Instruments," below.

Derivative Liabilities — Our derivative liabilities, which are included in Accounts payable and other liabilities in the consolidated 
financial statements, are comprised of interest rate swaps. These derivative instruments were measured at fair value using readily 
observable market inputs, such as quotations on interest rates, and were classified as Level 2 because they are custom, over-the-
counter contracts with various bank counterparties that are not traded in an active market. See "Derivative Financial Instruments," 
below.

We did not have any transfers into or out of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 measurements during either the years ended December 31, 
2016 or 2015.

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The following table presents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring 
basis (in thousands):

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Assets

Money Market Funds

$

20,001

$

— $

— $

Derivative financial instruments

Liabilities

Derivative financial instruments

—

—

2,921

3,590

—

—

4

—

—

$

— $

818

5,876

—

—

—

In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value 
hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level 
input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular 
input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company had the following interest rate swaps for the periods presented (in thousands):

Strike Rate

Fair Value at December 31,

Aggregate
Notional
Amount

Effective
Date

Maturity
Date

Low

High

Balance
Sheet
Location

2016

2015

Derivative Instrument

Core 

Interest Rate Swaps 

$ 140,651

Interest Rate Swaps 

190,407

$ 331,058

Oct 2011 -
Mar 2015

Jul 2018 - 
Mar 2025

Sep 2012 -
Jul 2016

Jul 2020 - 
Jun 2026

1.38% — 3.77%

Other 
Liabilities

1.24% — 3.77% Other Assets

Fund II 

Interest Rate Swaps 

Interest Rate Caps 

$

$

Fund III 

19,779 Oct 2014

Nov 2021

2.88% — 2.88%

Other 
Liabilities

29,500 Apr 2013

Apr 2018

4% — 4% Other Assets

49,279

$

$

$

$

(3,218) $

(5,255)

2,609

815

(609) $

(4,440)

(228) $

—

(228) $

(385)

3

(382)

Interest Rate Caps 

$

58,000 Dec 2016

Jan 2020

3% — 3% Other Assets

$

127

$

—

Fund IV

Interest Rate Swaps 

$

14,509 May 2014 May 2019

1.78% — 1.78%

Other 
Liabilities

Jul 2016 -
Nov 2016

Aug 2019 - 
Dec 2019

3% — 3% Other Assets

Interest Rate Caps 

108,900

$ 123,409

Total asset derivatives

Total liability derivatives 

$

$

$

$

(144) $

185

41

2,921

$

$

(236)

—

(236)

818

(3,590) $

(5,876)

These  derivative  instruments  have  been  designated  as  cash  flow  hedges  and  hedge  the  future  cash  outflows  on  variable  rate 
mortgage debt (Note 7). 

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Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

The Company is exposed to certain risks arising from both its business operations and economic conditions. The Company manages 
economic risks, including interest rate, liquidity and credit risk, primarily by managing the amount, sources and duration of its 
debt funding and, from time to time, through the use of derivative financial instruments.  The Company enters into derivative 
financial instruments to manage exposures that result in the receipt or payment of future known and uncertain cash amounts, the 
values of which are determined by interest rates.  The Company’s derivative financial instruments are used to manage differences 
in the amount, timing and duration of the Company’s known or expected cash receipts and its known or expected cash payments 
principally related to the Company’s investments and borrowings.

The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the Swaps if the derivative position 
has  a  positive  balance.  The  Company  believes  it  mitigates  its  credit  risk  by  entering  into  Swaps  with  major  financial 
institutions.  The Company continually monitors and actively manages interest costs on its variable-rate debt portfolio and may 
enter into additional interest rate swap positions or other derivative interest rate instruments based on market conditions.  The 
Company has not entered, and does not plan to enter, into any derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

The following table presents the location in the financial statements of the (losses) income recognized related to the Company's 
cash flow hedges (in thousands):

Amount of loss related to the effective portion recognized
   in other comprehensive income (loss)

Amount of loss related to the effective portion subsequently reclassified to earnings

Amount of gain (loss) related to the ineffective portion
   and amount excluded from effectiveness testing

Credit Risk-Related Contingent Features

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

646

$ 5,061

$ 9,061

—

—

—

—

—

—

The Company has agreements with each of its Swap counterparties that contain a provision whereby if the Company defaults on 
certain of its unsecured indebtedness the Company could also be declared in default on its swaps, resulting in an acceleration of 
payment under the swaps.

Other Financial Instruments

Our other financial instruments had the following carrying values and fair values as of the dates shown (dollars in thousands):

Notes Receivable (a)
Mortgage and Other Notes Payable, net (a)
Investment in non-traded equity securities
Unsecured notes payable, net (b)
Unsecured line of credit (c)

December 31, 2016

December 31, 2015

Level

Carrying
Amount

Estimated
Fair
Value

Carrying
Amount

Estimated
Fair
Value

3

3

3

2

2

$

276,163

$

272,052

$

147,188

$

147,188

1,055,728

1,077,926

1,050,051

1,072,473

802

432,990

—

25,194

435,779

—

411

287,755

20,800

25,194

288,964

20,881

(a)  The Company determined the estimated fair value of these financial instruments using a discounted cash flow model 
with rates that take into account the credit of the borrower or tenant, where applicable, and interest rate risk. The Company 
also considered the value of the underlying collateral, taking into account the quality of the collateral, the credit quality 
of the borrower, the time until maturity and the current market interest rate environment.

(b)  The Company determined the estimated fair value of the unsecured notes payable using quoted market prices in an open 
market with limited trading volume where available. In cases where there was no trading volume, the Company determined 
the estimated fair value using a discounted cash flow model using a rate that reflects the average yield of similar market 
participants.

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(c)  The Company determined the estimated fair value of the unsecured line of credit using a discounted cash flow model 

with rates that take into account the market-based credit spread and the Company's credit rating.

The Company's cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and certain financial instruments 
included in other assets and other liabilities had fair values that approximated their carrying values at December 31, 2016 and 
2015. 

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis (Including Impairment Charges)

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company determined that the value of one of the properties in its Brandywine 
Portfolio was impaired and recorded an impairment loss of $5.0 million. The Company estimated the fair value by using discounted 
future cash flows and applying a market-specific capitalization rate to the property's net operating income. The inputs used to 
determine this fair value are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

9. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is involved in various matters of litigation 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 consolidated financial 
position, results of operations, or liquidity. The Company's policy is to accrue legal expenses as they are incurred.

During August 2009, the Company terminated the employment of a former Senior Vice President (the "Former Employee") for 
engaging in conduct that materially violated the Company's employee handbook. The Company determined that the behavior fell 
within the definition of "cause" in his severance agreement with us and therefore did not pay him anything thereunder. The Former 
Employee brought a lawsuit against the Company in New York State Supreme Court (the "Court"), in the amount of $0.9 million
alleging breach of the severance agreement. On August 7, 2014, the Court granted summary judgment in favor of the Company, 
as defendant, and against plaintiff, the Former Employee, finding that his conduct in fact and law, constituted "cause" under his 
severance agreement. The Court rendered two decisions, one granting the Company’s motion for summary judgment and a second 
denying the Former Employee's motion to dismiss the Company’s answer as an abuse of judicial discretion. The Former Employee 
appealed the latter decision, but the decision of the Court was affirmed by the appellate court.

Commitments and Guaranties

In conjunction with the development and expansion of various properties, the Company has entered into agreements with general 
contractors for the construction or development of properties aggregating approximately $85.4 million as of December 31, 2016.

At December 31, 2016, the Company had letters of credit outstanding of $2.5 million.  The Company has not recorded any obligation 
associated  with  these  letters  of  credit.  The  majority  of  the  letters  of  credit  are  collateral  for  existing  indebtedness  and  other 
obligations of the Company.

In connection with certain of the Company’s unconsolidated joint ventures, the Company agreed to fund amounts due to the joint 
ventures' lenders, under certain circumstances, if such amounts are not paid by the joint venture based on the Company’s pro rata 
share of such amount, aggregating $165.7 million at December 31, 2016.

10. Shareholders’ Equity, Noncontrolling Interests and Other Comprehensive Income

Common Shares

The Company completed the following transactions in its common shares during the year ended December 31, 2016:

•  The Company issued 4,500,000 Common Shares under its at-the-market ("ATM") equity programs, generating gross 
proceeds of $157.6 million and net proceeds of $155.7 million. The Company has established a new ATM equity program, 
effective July 2016, with an additional aggregate offering amount of up to $250.0 million of gross proceeds from the sale 
of Common Shares, replacing its $200.0 million program that was launched in 2014. As of December 31, 2016, there 
was $218.0 million remaining under this $250.0 million program.

•  The Company entered into a forward sale agreement to issue 3,600,000 Common Shares for for gross proceeds of $126.8 

million and net proceeds of $124.5 million. As of December 31, 2016, these shares have been physically settled.

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•  The Company issued 4,830,000 Common Shares in a public offering, generating gross proceeds of $175.2 million and 

net proceeds of $172.1 million.

•  The Company withheld 3,152 Restricted Shares to pay the employees’ statutory minimum income taxes due on the value 
of the portion of their Restricted Shares that vested. During 2016, the Company recognized accrued Common Share and 
Common OP Unit-based compensation totaling $10.9 million in connection with the vesting of Restricted Shares and 
Units (Note 13).

The Company completed the following transactions in its common shares during the year ended December 31, 2015:

•  The Company withheld 2,481 Restricted Shares to pay the employees’ statutory minimum income taxes due on the value 
of the portion of their Restricted Shares that vested. During 2015, the Company recognized accrued Common Share and 
Common OP Unit-based compensation totaling $6.8 million in connection with the vesting of Restricted Shares and Units 
(Note 13).

•  The  Company  issued  approximately  2,000,000  Common  Shares  from  the ATM  program  generating  net  proceeds  of 

approximately $64.4 million.

The Company completed the following transactions in its common shares during the year ended December 31, 2014:

•  The  Company  issued  approximately  4,700,000  Common  Shares  from  the ATM  program  generating  net  proceeds  of 
approximately $126.8 million and completed two public share offerings aggregating approximately 7,600,000 Common 
Shares generating net proceeds of approximately $230.7 million.

Share Repurchases

The Company has a share repurchase program that authorizes management, at its discretion, to repurchase up to $20.0 million of 
its outstanding Common Shares. The program may be discontinued or extended at any time. There were no Common Shares 
repurchased by the Company during the years ended December 31, 2016 or 2015. Under this program the Company has repurchased 
2.1 million Common Shares, none of which were repurchased after December 2001. As of December 31, 2016, management may 
repurchase up to approximately $7.5 million of our outstanding Common Shares under this program.

Dividends and Distributions

On November 8, 2016, the Board of Trustees declared an increase of $0.01 to the regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 to $0.26 
per Common Share, which was paid on January 13, 2017 to holders of record as of December 30, 2016. In addition, on November 
8, 2016, the Board of Trustees declared a special cash dividend of $0.15 per Common Share with the same record and payment 
date as the regular quarterly dividend. The special dividend is a result of the taxable capital gains for 2016 arising from property 
dispositions within the Funds. See Note 14 for the characterization of the Company's distributions. 

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 

The following table sets forth the activity in accumulated other comprehensive income for the three years ended December 31, 
2016 (in thousands):

Gains or
Losses on
Derivative
Instruments

$

1,132

(9,061)
3,776
(5,285)
148
(4,005)

(5,061)
5,524

463
(921)
(4,463)

(646)
4,576

3,930
(265)
(798)

Balance at January 1, 2014

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements

Net current period other comprehensive loss

Net current period other comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
Balance at December 31, 2014

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements

Net current period other comprehensive income

Net current period other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Balance at December 31, 2015

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

Reclassification of realized interest on swap agreements

Net current period other comprehensive income

Net current period other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Balance at December 31, 2016

$

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Noncontrolling Interests

The following table summarizes the change in the noncontrolling interests for the periods presented (in thousands):

Noncontrolling 
Interests in 
Operating 
Partnership (a)

Noncontrolling 
Interests in 
Partially-
Owned 
Affiliates (b)

Total

$

368,404

$

Balance at December 31, 2013

$

Distributions declared of $1.23 per Common OP Unit

Net income for the period January 1 through December 31, 2014

Conversion of 136,128 Common OP Units to Common Shares
   by limited partners of the Operating Partnership

Issuance of Common OP Units to acquire real estate

Other comprehensive income - unrealized loss
   on valuation of swap agreements

Reclassification of realized interest expense on swap agreements

Noncontrolling interest contributions

Noncontrolling interest distributions and other reductions

Employee Long-term Incentive Plan Unit Awards
Balance at December 31, 2014

Distributions declared of $1.22 per Common OP Unit

Net income for the period January 1 through December 31, 2015

Conversion of 100,620 Common OP Units to Common Shares
   by limited partners of the Operating Partnership

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests

Other comprehensive income - unrealized loss
   on valuation of swap agreements

Reclassification of realized interest expense on swap agreements

Noncontrolling interest contributions

Noncontrolling interest distributions and other reductions

Employee Long-term Incentive Plan Unit Awards
Balance at December 31, 2015

Distributions declared of $1.16 per Common OP Unit

Net income for the period January 1 through December 31, 2016

Conversion of 351,250 Common OP Units to Common Shares
   by limited partners of the Operating Partnership

Change in control of previously consolidated investment (Note 4)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests (c)
Issuance of Common and Preferred OP Units to acquire real estate

Other comprehensive income - unrealized loss
   on valuation of swap agreements

Reclassification of realized interest expense on swap agreements

Noncontrolling interest contributions

Noncontrolling interest distributions and other reductions

Employee Long-term Incentive Plan Unit Awards

Rebalancing adjustment (Note 1)
Balance at December 31, 2016

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48,948
(5,085)
3,204

(3,181)
44,051

(345)
115

—

—

6,528
94,235
(5,983)
3,836

(2,451)
—

(117)
97

—

—

6,723
96,340
(6,753)
5,002

(7,892)
(75,713)
—

31,429

(43)
223

—

—

12,768
(35,652)
19,709

$

$

—

77,878

—

—

(902)
984

57,969
(218,152)
—
286,181

—

80,426

—
(3,561)

(897)
1,838

35,489
(74,950)
—
324,526

—

56,814

—

—
(25,925)
—

(288)
373

295,108
(80,769)
—

—
569,839

$

417,352
(5,085)
81,082

(3,181)
44,051

(1,247)
1,099

57,969
(218,152)
6,528
380,416
(5,983)
84,262

(2,451)
(3,561)

(1,014)
1,935

35,489
(74,950)
6,723
420,866
(6,753)
61,816

(7,892)
(75,713)
(25,925)
31,429

(331)
596

295,108
(80,769)
12,768
(35,652)
589,548

    
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__________

(a)  Noncontrolling interests in the Operating Partnership are comprised of (i) the limited partners’ 3,365,668 and 2,931,198 
Common OP Units at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively; (ii) 188 Series A Preferred OP Units at December 31, 
2016 and 2015; (iii) 141,593 Series C Preferred OP Units at December 31, 2016; and (iv) 1,996,388 and 1,922,623 LTIP 
units as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, as discussed in Share Incentive Plan (Note 13). Distributions 
declared for Preferred OP Units are reflected in net income in the table above. 

(b)  Noncontrolling interests in partially-owned affiliates comprise third-party interests in Fund I, II, III, IV and V, and Mervyns 

I and II, and six other subsidiaries.

(c)  During 2016, the Company acquired an additional 8.3% interest in Fund II from a limited partner for $18.4 million, giving 
the Company an aggregate 28.33% interest. Amount in the table above represents the book value of this transaction.

Preferred OP Units

The Series A Preferred OP Units were issued in 1999 in connection with the acquisition of a property, have a stated value of $1,000
per unit, and are entitled to a preferred quarterly distribution of the greater of (i) $22.50 (9% annually) per Series A Preferred OP 
Unit or (ii) the quarterly distribution attributable to a Series A Preferred OP Unit if such unit was converted into a Common OP 
Unit. Through December 31, 2016, 1,392 Series A Preferred OP Units were converted into 185,600 Common OP Units and then 
into Common Shares. The 188 remaining Series A Preferred OP Units are currently convertible into Common OP Units based on 
the stated value divided by $7.50. Either the Company or the holders can currently call for the conversion of the Series A Preferred 
OP Units at the lesser of $7.50 or the market price of the Common Shares as of the conversion date.

During 2016, the Operating Partnership issued 442,478 Common OP Units and 141,593 Series C Preferred OP Units to a third 
party to acquire Gotham Plaza (Note 4). The Series C Preferred OP Units have a value of $100.00 per unit and are entitled to a 
preferred quarterly distribution of $0.9375 per unit and are convertible into Common OP Units at a rate based on the share price 
at the time of conversion. If the share price is below $28.80 on the conversion date, each Series C Preferred OP Unit will be 
convertible into 3.4722 Common OP Units. If the share price is between $28.80 and $35.20 on the conversion date, each Series 
C Preferred OP Units will be convertible a number of Common OP Units equal to $100.00 divided by the closing share price. If 
the share price is above $35.20 on the conversion date, each Series C Preferred OP Units will be convertible into 2.8409 Common 
OP Units. The Series C Preferred OP Units have a mandatory conversion date of December 31, 2025, at which time all units that 
have not been converted will automatically be converted into Common OP Units based on the same calculations.

During 2015, the Operating Partnership issued approximately 1,600,000 OP units to a third party to acquire real estate.

11. Leases

Operating Leases

The Company is engaged in the operation of shopping centers and other retail properties that are either owned or, with respect to 
certain shopping centers, operated under long-term ground leases that expire at various dates through June 20, 2066, with renewal 
options. Space in the shopping centers is leased to tenants pursuant to agreements that provide for terms ranging generally from 
one month to ninety nine years and generally provide for additional rents based on certain operating expenses as well as tenants’ 
sales volumes.

The Company leases land at six of its shopping centers, which are accounted for as operating leases and generally provide the 
Company with renewal options. Ground rent expense was $2.5 million, $1.7 million, and $1.8 million (including capitalized 
ground rent at properties under development of $0.9 million, $0.9 million and $0.8 million) for the years ended December 31, 
2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The leases terminate at various dates between 2020 and 2066. These leases provide the Company 
with options to renew for additional terms aggregating from 25 to 71 years. The Company also leases space for its corporate office. 
Office rent expense under this lease was $0.9 million, $1.4 million and $1.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 
and 2014, respectively. 

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Capital Leases

During 2016, the Company entered into a 49-year master lease at 991 Madison Avenue, which is accounted for as a capital lease. 
During the year ended December 31, 2016, lease payments totaling $7.8 million were made under this lease. The lease was  initially 
valued at $76,628, which represents the total discounted payments to be made under the lease. Properties under capital leases are 
discussed in Note 2.

Lease Obligations

The scheduled future minimum rental revenues from rental properties under the terms of all non-cancelable tenant leases, assuming 
no new or renegotiated leases or option extensions for such premises and the scheduled minimum rental payments under the terms 
of all non-cancelable operating and capital leases in which the Company is the lessee, principally for office space and ground 
leases, as of December 31, 2016 are summarized as follows (in thousands):

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Thereafter

Total

Minimum 
Rental 
Revenues

Minimum 
Rental 
Payments

$

$

152,464

147,025

135,796

122,071

109,383

591,541

$

1,258,280

$

3,737

3,756

3,776

3,669

3,744

185,621

204,303

A ground lease expiring during 2078 provides the Company with an option to purchase the underlying land during 2031. If the 
Company does not exercise the option, the rents that will be due are based on future values and as such are not determinable at 
this time. Accordingly, the above table does not include rents for this lease beyond 2031.

During  the  years  ended  December 31,  2016,  2015  and  2014,  no  single  tenant  collectively  comprised  more  than  10%  of  the 
Company’s total revenues.

12. Segment Reporting

The Company has three reportable segments: Core Portfolio, Funds and Structured Financing. The Company's Core Portfolio 
consists primarily of high-quality retail properties located primarily in high-barrier-to-entry, densely-populated metropolitan areas 
with a long-term investment horizon. The Company's Funds hold primarily retail real estate in which the Company co-invests 
with high-quality institutional investors. The Company's Structured Financing segment consists of earnings and expenses related 
to notes and mortgages receivable which are held within the Core Portfolio or the Funds (Note 3). Fees earned by the Company 
as the general partner or managing member of the Funds are eliminated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and 
are not presented in the Company's segments. During 2016, the Company revised how it allocates general and administrative and 
income tax expenses among its segments to reflect all such expenses as unallocated corporate expenses. The presentation of the 
years ended 2015 and 2014 has been revised to reflect this change. 

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The following tables set forth certain segment information for the Company (in thousands):

(dollars in thousands)

Revenues

As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2016

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financing

Unallocated

Total

$

150,211

$

39,728

$

— $

— $

189,939

Property operating expenses, other operating and real estate taxes

(39,598)

(17,793)

General and administrative expenses

Depreciation and amortization

Operating income

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

Interest income

Interest and other finance expense

Gain on disposition of properties

Income tax benefit

Net income

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net income attributable to Acadia

Real estate at cost

Total assets

Acquisition of real estate

Development and property improvement costs

—

—

(54,582)

(15,429)

56,031

3,774

—

(27,435)

—

—

32,370

(3,411)

28,959

1,982,763

2,271,620

323,880

13,434

$

$

$

$

$

6,506

35,675

—

(7,210)

81,965

—

116,936

(58,405)

58,531

1,399,237

1,448,177

171,764

136,000

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

—

—

—

—

—

25,829

—

—

—

25,829

—

—

(40,648)

—

(40,648)

—

—

—

—

105

(40,543)

—

(57,391)

(40,648)

(70,011)

21,889

39,449

25,829

(34,645)

81,965

105

134,592

(61,816)

25,829

$

(40,543) $

72,776

— $

— $

3,382,000

276,163

$

— $

3,995,960

— $

— $

— $

— $

495,644

149,434

(dollars in thousands)

Revenues

As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2015

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financing

Unallocated

Total

$

150,015

$

49,048

$

— $

— $

199,063

Property operating expenses, other operating and real estate taxes

(37,259)

(21,223)

General and administrative expenses

Depreciation and amortization

Impairment of asset

Operating income

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

Interest income

Other

Interest and other finance expense

Gain on disposition of properties

Income tax provision

Net income

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net income attributable to Acadia

Real estate at cost

Total assets

Acquisition of real estate

Development and property improvement costs

—

(46,223)

(5,000)

61,533

1,169

—

—

(27,945)

—

—

34,757

(140)

34,617

1,572,681

1,662,092

181,884

16,505

$

$

$

$

$

—

(14,528)

—

13,297

36,161

—

—

(9,352)

89,063

—

129,169

(84,122)

45,047

1,163,602

1,223,039

156,816

147,810

$

$

$

$

$

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—

—

—

—

—

—

16,603

1,596

—

—

—

18,199

—

—

(30,368)

—

—

(30,368)

—

—

—

—

—

(1,787)

(32,155)

—

(58,482)

(30,368)

(60,751)

(5,000)

44,462

37,330

16,603

1,596

(37,297)

89,063

(1,787)

149,970

(84,262)

$

$

$

$

$

18,199

$

(32,155) $

65,708

— $

— $

2,736,283

147,188

$

— $

3,032,319

— $

— $

— $

— $

338,700

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(in thousands)

Revenues

As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2014

Core
Portfolio

Funds

Structured
Financing

Unallocated

Total

$

125,022

$

54,659

$

— $

— $

179,681

Property operating expenses, other operating and real estate taxes

(33,097)

(18,574)

General and administrative expenses

Depreciation and amortization

Operating income

Equity in (losses) earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

Gain on disposition of properties

Interest income

Other

Interest and other finance expense

Income tax provision

Income from continuing operations

Income from discontinued operations

Net income

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net income attributable to Acadia

Real estate at cost

Total assets

Acquisition of real estate

Development and property improvement costs

13. Share Incentive and Other Compensation

Share Incentive Plan

—

(35,875)

56,050

(77)

12,577

—

—

—

(13,770)

22,315

111,655

561

—

—

(27,024)

(12,402)

—

41,526

—

41,526

(3,222)

38,304

1,366,017

1,613,290

206,203

5,432

$

$

$

$

$

—

122,129

1,222

123,351

(77,860)

45,491

842,578

1,005,145

50,250

134,686

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

—

—

—

—

—

—

12,607

2,724

—

—

15,331

—

15,331

—

—

(27,433)

—

(27,433)

—

—

—

—

—

(629)

(28,062)

—

(28,062)

—

(51,671)

(27,433)

(49,645)

50,932

111,578

13,138

12,607

2,724

(39,426)

(629)

150,924

1,222

152,146

(81,082)

15,331

$

(28,062) $

71,064

— $

— $

2,208,595

102,286

$

— $

2,720,721

— $

— $

— $

— $

256,453

140,118

At the 2016 annual shareholders' meeting, the shareholders' approved the Second Amended and Restated 2006 Incentive Plan (the 
"Second Amended 2006 Plan"). This plan replaced all previous share incentive plans and increased the authorization to issue 
options, Restricted Shares and LTIP Units (collectively "Awards") available to officers and employees by 1,600,000 shares, for a 
total of 3,700,000 shares available to be issued.

Restricted Shares and LTIP Units

During 2016, the Company issued 319,244 LTIP Units and 11,092 Restricted Share Units to employees of the Company pursuant 
to the Share Incentive Plan. These awards were measured at their fair value on the grant date, which was established as the market 
price of the Company's Common Shares as of the close of trading on the day preceding the grant date. The total value of the above 
Restricted Share Units and LTIP Units as of the grant date was $10.1 million, of which $1.9 million was recognized as compensation 
expense in 2015, and $8.2 million will be recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period. Additionally, during the 
quarter ended September 30, 2016, in connection with the retirement of two executives, an additional 29,418 LTIP Units were 
issued. The value of these LTIP units was $1.1 million and was recognized as compensation expense during 2016.  Also in connection 
with these retirements, the Company recognized $1.8 million as compensation expense relating to the acceleration of LTIP Units 
granted prior to 2016. Total long-term incentive compensation expense, including the expense related to the above mentioned 
plans, was $10.9 million, $6.8 million and $6.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively and 
is recorded in General and Administrative on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

In addition, members of the Board of Trustees (the "Board") have been issued units under the Share Incentive Plan. During 2016, 
the Company issued 13,491 Restricted Shares and 10,822 LTIP Units to Trustees of the Company in connection with Trustee fees. 
Vesting with respect to 4,674 of the Restricted Shares and 5,532 of the LTIP Units will be on the first anniversary of the date of 
issuance and 8,817 of the Restricted Shares and 5,290 of the LTIP Units vest over three years with 33% vesting on each of the 
next three anniversaries of the issuance date. The Restricted Shares do not carry voting rights or other rights of Common Shares 
until vesting and may not be transferred, assigned or pledged until the recipients have a vested non-forfeitable right to such shares. 
Dividends are not paid currently on unvested Restricted Shares, but are paid cumulatively from the issuance date through the 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

applicable vesting date of such Restricted Shares. Total trustee fee expense, included the expense related to the above-mentioned 
plans, was $1.1 million and $0.9 million during 2016 and 2015, respectively.

In 2009, the Company adopted the Long Term Investment Alignment Program (the "Program") pursuant to which the Company 
may grant awards to employees, entitling them to receive up to 25% of any potential future payments of Promote to the Operating 
Partnership from Funds III and IV. The Company has awarded units to employees representing 25% of the potential Promote 
payments from Fund III to the Operating Partnership and 9.3% of the potential Promote payments from Fund IV to the Operating 
Partnership. Payments to senior executives under the Program require further Board approval at the time any potential payments 
are due pursuant to these grants. Compensation relating to these awards will be recognized in each reporting period in which Board 
approval is granted.

As payments to other employees are not subject to further Board approval, compensation relating to these awards will be recorded 
based on the estimated fair value at each reporting period in accordance with ASC Topic 718, "Compensation– Stock Compensation."

During 2016, compensation expense of $5.0 million was recognized related to the Program in connection with Fund III.

The awards in connection with Fund IV were determined to have no intrinsic value as of December 31, 2016.

A summary of the status of the Company’s unvested Restricted Shares and LTIP Units is presented below:

Unvested Restricted Shares
and LTIP Units

Common
Restricted
 Shares

Weighted
 Grant-
Date

 Fair Value LTIP Units

Weighted
 Grant-
Date
 Fair Value

Unvested at January 1, 2014

63,737

$

Granted

Vested

Forfeited
Unvested at December 31, 2014

Granted

Vested

Forfeited
Unvested at December 31, 2015

Granted

Vested

Forfeited
Unvested at December 31, 2016

28,563
(34,598)
(2,684)
55,018

22,819
(24,744)
(3,194)
49,899

24,583
(24,886)
(189)
49,407

23.34

27.18

23.40

23.54
25.90

32.78

25.44

26.25
25.90

33.35

29.17

35.37
27.92

884,334

$

441,946
(263,556)
(800)
1,061,924

258,464
(292,544)
(7,723)
1,020,121

359,484
(522,680)
(48)
856,877

21.62

26.24

20.23

24.66
23.92

34.00

22.82

25.90
23.92

34.40

26.08

35.37
26.99

The weighted-average fair value for Restricted Shares and LTIP Units granted for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 
2014 were $34.50, $33.90 and $26.30, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, there was $15.5 million of total unrecognized 
compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under share incentive plans. That cost is 
expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. The total fair value of Restricted Shares that vested during 
the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $0.7 million, $0.6 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The total fair 
value of LTIP Units that vested during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $13.6 million, $6.7 million and 
$5.3 million, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Stock Options

A summary of option activity under all option arrangements is presented below (dollars in thousands except exercise prices):

Options
Outstanding and exercisable at January 1, 2014
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or Expired
Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2014
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or Expired
Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2015
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or Expired
Outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2016

$

Weighted-
 Average
 Exercise Price
19.28
$
—
17.68
—
20.93
—
20.76
22.40
20.93
—
22.40
20.65
—

$

Shares

113,086
—
(57,739)
—
55,347
—
(49,098)
(3,000)
3,249
—
(3,000)
(249)

— $

Weighted-
Average
 Remaining
 Contractual
 Term (Years)

Aggregate 
Intrinsic
 Value

$

$

3.5
—
—
—
1.1
—
—
—
0.3
—
—
—
— $

628
—
828
—
614
—
608
—
35
—
—
—
—

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was less than $0.1 million, 
$0.6 million and $0.8 million, respectively. At December 31, 2016 there were no outstanding options and there was no stock-based 
compensation expense related to options during the periods presented.

Employee Share Purchase Plan

The Acadia Realty Trust Employee Share Purchase Plan (the "Purchase Plan"), allows eligible employees of the Company to 
purchase Common Shares through payroll deductions. The Purchase Plan provides for employees to purchase Common Shares 
on a quarterly basis at a 15% discount to the closing price of the Company’s Common Shares on either the first day or the last day 
of the quarter, whichever is lower. A participant may not purchase more the $25,000 in Common Shares per year. Compensation 
expense will be recognized by the Company to the extent of the above discount to the closing price of the Common Shares with 
respect to the applicable quarter. During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, a total of 3,491, 3,761 and 4,668 
Common Shares, respectively, were purchased by employees under the Purchase Plan. Associated compensation expense was 
insignificant for each of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

Deferred Share Plan

During May of 2006, the Company adopted a Trustee Deferral and Distribution Election ("Trustee Deferral Plan"), under which 
the participating Trustees have deferred compensation of $0.1 million for each of the three years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 
and 2014.

Employee 401(k) Plan

The Company maintains a 401(k) plan for employees 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  contribute  up  to  a  maximum  of  15%  of  their 
compensation, up to $18,000, for the year ended December 31, 2016. The Company contributed $0.3 million for each of the years 
ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

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14. Federal Income Taxes

The Company has elected to qualify as a REIT in accordance with Sections 856 through 860 of the Code, and intends at all times 
to qualify as a REIT under the Code. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational 
requirements, including a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90% of its annual REIT taxable income to its shareholders. 
As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to corporate Federal income tax, provided that distributions to its shareholders 
equal at least the amount of its REIT taxable income as defined under the Code. As the Company distributed sufficient taxable 
income for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, no U.S. Federal income or excise taxes were incurred. If the 
Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to Federal income taxes at the regular corporate rates 
(including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for the four subsequent taxable years. 
Even though the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company is subject to certain state and local taxes on its income 
and property and Federal income and excise taxes on any undistributed taxable income. In addition, taxable income from non-
REIT activities managed through the Company’s TRS's is subject to Federal, state and local income taxes. For taxable years 
beginning after 2017, no more than 20% of the value of our total assets may consist of the securities of one or more taxable REIT 
subsidiaries.

In the normal course of business, the Company or one or more of its subsidiaries is subject to examination by Federal, state and 
local jurisdictions as well as certain jurisdictions outside the United States, in which it operates, where applicable. The Company 
expects to recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as income tax expense. For the three years 
ended December 31, 2016, the Company recognized no material adjustments regarding its tax accounting treatment for uncertain 
tax provisions. As of December 31, 2016, the tax years that remain subject to examination by the major tax jurisdictions under 
applicable statutes of limitations are generally the year 2013 and forward.

Reconciliation of Net Income to Taxable Income

Reconciliation of GAAP net income attributable to Acadia to taxable income is as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

Net income attributable to Acadia

$

72,776

$

65,708

$

71,064

Deferred cancellation of indebtedness income
Deferred rental and other income (a)
Book/tax difference - depreciation and amortization (a)
Straight-line rent and above- and below-market rent adjustments (a)
Book/tax differences - equity-based compensation
Joint venture equity in earnings, net (a)
Impairment charges and reserves
Acquisition costs (a)
Gains

Book/tax differences - miscellaneous

Taxable income

Distributions declared

__________

2,050

1,610

15,189
(7,882)
10,307
(2,011)
769

5,116

—
(4,924)
93,000

91,053

$

$

2,050

82

9,983
(8,041)
5,833

5,776
(714)
1,190
(760)
2,573

$

$

83,680

84,683

$

$

2,050

2,120

7,337
(4,917)
4,540
(105)
3,735

4,505
(11,663)
(6,041)
72,625

77,194

(a)  Adjustments from certain subsidiaries and affiliates, which are consolidated for financial reporting but not for tax reporting, 

are included in the reconciliation item "Joint venture equity in earnings, net." 

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Characterization of Distributions

The Company has determined that the cash distributed to the shareholders for the periods presented is characterized as follows 
for Federal income tax purposes:

2016

Year Ended December 31,
2015

2014

Per Share

%

Per Share

%

Per Share

%

$

$

0.77

—

0.39

1.16

66% $

—%

34%

0.83

—

0.39

68% $

—%

32%

0.85

—

0.38

69%

—%

31%

100% $

1.22

100% $

1.23

100%

Ordinary income

Qualified dividend

Capital gain

Total

Taxable REIT Subsidiaries

Income taxes have been provided for using the liability method as required by ASC Topic 740, "Income Taxes." The Company’s 
TRS income and provision for income taxes associated with the TRS for the periods presented are summarized as follows (in 
thousands):

TRS (loss) income before income taxes
Benefit (provision) for income taxes:

Federal
State and local

TRS net (loss) income before noncontrolling interests

Noncontrolling interests
TRS net (loss) income

Year Ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

$

(1,583)

$

1,008

$

(36)

378
97
(1,108)
(9)
(1,117)

$

$

(526)
(134)
348
(208)
140

$

(377)
(97)
(510)
(508)
(1,018)

The income tax provision for the Company differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory Federal income tax rate 
to income before income taxes as follows. Amounts are not adjusted for temporary book/tax differences. (dollars in thousands):

Federal tax (benefit) provision at statutory tax rate
TRS state and local taxes, net of Federal benefit
Tax effect of:

Permanent differences, net
Prior year under-accrual, net
Other
REIT state and local income and franchise taxes
Total (benefit) provision for income taxes

Year Ended December 31,
2015

2014

2016

$

$

$

(538)
(84)

1,663
—
(1,516)
370
(105)

$

343
53

396
938
(131)
188
1,787

$

$

(12)
(2)

446
1
41
155
629

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

15. Earnings Per Common Share

Basic earnings per Common Share is computed by dividing net income attributable to Common Shareholders by the weighted 
average Common Shares outstanding. At December 31, 2016, the Company has unvested LTIP Units which provide for non-
forfeitable rights to dividend equivalent payments. Accordingly, these unvested LTIP Units are considered participating securities 
and are included in the computation of basic earnings per Common Share pursuant to the two-class method.

Diluted earnings per Common Share reflects the potential dilution of the conversion of obligations and the assumed exercises of 
securities  including  the  effects  of  restricted  share  unit  ("Restricted  Share  Units")  and  share  option  awards  issued  under  the 
Company’s Share Incentive Plans (Note 13). The effect of the assumed conversion of 188 Series A Preferred OP Units into 25,067
Common Shares would be anti-dilutive and therefore is not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the years 
ended December 2016, 2015 and 2014. The effect of the assumed conversion of 141,593 Series C Preferred OP Units into 407,845
Common Shares, would be anti-dilutive and therefore is not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the year 
ended December 2016.

The effect of the conversion of Common OP Units is not reflected in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share, as 
they are exchangeable for Common Shares on a one-for-one basis. The income allocable to such units is allocated on this same 
basis  and  reflected  as  noncontrolling  interests  in  the  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements. As  such,  the  assumed 
conversion of these units would have no net impact on the determination of diluted earnings per share.

(shares and dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:

Income from continuing operations
Less: net income attributable to participating securities
Income from continuing operations net of income
attributable to participating securities

Denominator:
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee share options
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
Basic earnings per Common Share from
   continuing operations attributable to Acadia
Diluted earnings per Common Share from
   continuing operations attributable to Acadia

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

72,776
(793)

71,983

$

$

65,708
(927)

64,781

$

$

70,865
(1,152)

69,713

76,231

68,851

59,402

13
76,244

19
68,870

0.94

0.94

$

$

0.94

0.94

$

$

24
59,426

1.18

1.18

$

$

$

$

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

16. Summary of Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)

The quarterly results of operations of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows (in thousands, 
except per share amounts):

Revenues
Net income

  Net (income) loss attributable to
     noncontrolling interests
  Net income attributable to Acadia
Earnings per share attributable to Acadia:
  Basic
  Diluted

Weighted average number of shares:
  Basic
  Diluted

March 31,
2016

Three Months Ended (a, b, c, d)
September 30,
June 30,
2016
2016

December 31,
2016

$

48,045
73,875

$

43,918
26,155

$

43,855
326

(44,950)
28,925

(8,237)
17,918

5,786
6,112

54,121
34,236

(14,415)
19,821

$

0.40
0.40

$

0.24
0.24

$

0.08
0.08

0.24
0.24

$

$

70,756
71,215

72,896
72,896

78,449
78,624

82,728
82,728

Cash dividends declared per Common Share

$

0.25

$

0.25

$

0.25

$

0.41

__________

(a)  The three months ended March 31, 2016 includes Fund III's $65.4 million gain on sale of its 65% consolidated interest 

in Cortlandt Town Center of which $49.4 million was attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 2). 

(b)  The three months ended June 30, 2016 includes a $16.6 million gain on sale of Fund III's consolidated Heritage Shops 

property of which $12.5 million was attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 2).

(c)  The  three  months  ended  June  30,  2016,  September  30,  2016  and  December  31,  2016  reflect  the  impact  of  the  de-
consolidation of the Company's investment in the Brandywine portfolio, which was effective May 1, 2016 (Note 4). 
(d)  The three months ended December 31, 2016 reflect the impact of an out-of-period adjustment resulting in a net decrease 

to net income of $4.2 million, of which $1.6 million was attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 1).

Revenues

Net income

  Net (income) loss attributable to
     noncontrolling interests

  Net income attributable to Acadia

Earnings per share attributable to Acadia:

  Basic

  Diluted

Weighted average number of shares:

  Basic

  Diluted

March 31,
2015

Three Months Ended (a, b, c)
June 30,
2015

September 30,
2015

December 31,
2015

$

49,073

$

49,176

$

51,124

$

38,537

85,458

18,104

(21,990)
16,547

(58,963)
26,495

(4,328)
13,776

51,286

7,871

1,019

8,890

$

$

0.24

0.24

$

0.38

0.38

$

0.20

0.20

0.13

0.13

68,295

68,360

68,825

68,870

68,943

68,957

69,328

69,330

Cash dividends declared per Common Share

$

0.24

$

0.24

$

0.24

$

0.50

F-46

    
ACADIA REALTY TRUST AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

__________

(a)  The three months ended March 31, 2015 includes a gain on the disposition of Fund III's consolidated Lincoln Park Centre 

property of $27.1 million of which $21.7 million was attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 2).

(b)  The three months ended June 30, 2015 includes: Acadia's $17.1 million share of the gain on disposition of Fund III's 
unconsolidated White City Shopping Center (Note 4); a $12.0 million gain on disposition of Fund II's consolidated Liberty 
Avenue property and a $49.9 million gain on disposition of Fund II's consolidated City Point property's air rights, of 
which a total of $15.8 million was attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 2); and a $5.0 million asset impairment 
charge within the Brandywine portfolio inclusive of $3.9 million attributable to noncontrolling interests (Note 8).
(c)  The three months ended September 30, 2015 includes Acadia's $6.9 million share of the gain on disposition of Fund III's 

unconsolidated Parkway Crossing property of which $5.6 million was attributable to noncontrolling interests.

17. Subsequent Events

Dispositions

In February 2017, Fund III completed the disposition of Arundel Plaza, located in Glen Burnie, MD, for a sales price of $28.8 
million.

In January 2017, Fund IV completed the disposition of 2819 Kennedy Boulevard, located in North Bergen, NJ, for a sales price 
of $19.0 million.

In February 2017, there was an auction pursuant to an Order of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of 
New York for the property which is collateral for the Company's non-performing note (Note 3). The winning bid was in excess 
of  the  Company's  carrying  value  and  accrued  interest. The  sale  of  this  property  is  expected  to  be  approved  by  Order  of  the 
Bankruptcy Court confirming the Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of the note issuer and close during the first half of 2017.  In 
connection with this, the Company anticipates recovering its full carrying value of principal and accrued interest upon settlement 
of this transaction.

Financings

In February 2017, the Company completed the financing of Fund IV's Wake Forest property (Note 2) for $24.0 million. The new 
loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 160 basis points and matures February 14, 2020.

F-47

    
Year ended December 31, 2016:

Allowance for deferred tax asset

Allowance for uncollectible
accounts

Allowance for notes receivable

Year ended December 31, 2015:

Allowance for deferred tax asset

Allowance for uncollectible
accounts

Allowance for notes receivable

Year ended December 31, 2014:

Allowance for deferred tax asset

Allowance for uncollectible
accounts

Allowance for notes receivable

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

ACADIA REALTY TRUST

SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Balance at
Beginning of
Year

Charged to
Expenses

Adjustments
to Valuation
Accounts

Deductions

Balance at
End of Year

— $

— $

859

$

— $

859

7,451

$

— $

— $

— $

— $

— $

(1,731)

$

5,720

— $

—

—

7,451

—

—

5,952

—

— $

— $

— $

— $

5,952

$

1,499

$

— $

— $

— $

— $

— $

— $

— $

— $

— $

— $

6,242

3,681

$

$

— $

— $

— $

— $

(290)
(3,681)

$

$

F-48

ACADIA REALTY TRUST

SCHEDULE III-REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION

December 31, 2016 

Initial Cost
to Company

Amount at Which
Carried at December 31, 2016

Description

Encumbrances

Land

Buildings &
Improvements

Increase 
(Decrease) 
in Net 
Investments

Land

Buildings &
Improvements

Total

Accumulated
Depreciation

Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction (c)

Life on which 
Depreciation 
in Latest 
Statement of 
Income is 
Compared

Core Portfolio:

Crescent Plaza
Brockton, MA

New Loudon Center
Latham, NY

Mark Plaza
Edwardsville, PA

Plaza 422
Lebanon, PA

Route 6 Mall
Honesdale, PA

Abington Towne 
Center
Abington, PA

Bloomfield Town 
Square
Bloomfield Hills, MI

Elmwood Park 
Shopping Center
Elmwood Park, NJ

Merrillville Plaza
Hobart, IN

Marketplace of 
Absecon
Absecon, NJ

239 Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich, CT

Hobson West Plaza
Naperville, IL

Village Commons 
Shopping Center
Smithtown, NY

Town Line Plaza
Rocky Hill, CT

Branch Shopping 
Center
Smithtown, NY

Methuen Shopping 
Center
Methuen, MA

Gateway Shopping 
Center
South Burlington, VT

Mad River Station
Dayton, OH

Pacesetter Park 
Shopping Center
Ramapo, NY

Brandywine Holdings
Wilmington, DE

Bartow Avenue
Bronx, NY

Amboy Road
Staten Island, NY

Clark Diversey
Chicago, IL

Chestnut Hill
Philadelphia, PA

2914 Third Avenue
Bronx, NY

West Shore 
Expressway
Staten Island, NY

West 54th Street
Manhattan, NY

5-7 East 17th Street
Manhattan, NY

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

$

— $

1,147

$

7,425

$

3,027

$

1,147

$

10,452

11,599

$

7,395

1993

(a)

40 years

505

—

190

4,161

3,396

3,004

13,353

—

2,765

505

—

190

17,514

18,019

13,968

1993

(a)

40 years

3,396

5,769

3,396

5,959

2,887

5,155

8,559

1993

(c)

40 years

1993

(c)

40 years

1994

(c)

40 years

1,664

—

12,437

1,664

12,437

14,101

799

3,197

2,400

799

5,597

6,396

3,754

1998

(a)

40 years

3,207

13,774

22,463

3,207

36,237

39,444

19,922

1998

(a)

40 years

3,248

12,992

15,860

3,798

28,302

32,100

18,112

1998

(a)

40 years

24,779

4,288

17,152

5,647

4,288

22,799

27,087

11,276

1998

(a)

40 years

—

2,573

10,294

4,900

2,577

15,190

17,767

27,000

1,817

15,846

776

1,817

16,622

18,439

1,793

7,172

1,970

1,793

9,142

10,935

3,229

878

12,917

4,225

3,229

17,142

20,371

3,510

7,736

907

11,217

12,124

7,612

7,389

4,855

8,852

8,914

1998

(a)

40 years

1998

(a)

40 years

1998

(a)

40 years

1998

(a)

40 years

1998

(a)

40 years

3,156

12,545

15,883

3,401

28,183

31,584

9,719

1998

(a)

40 years

956

3,826

993

961

4,814

5,775

2,369

1998

(a)

40 years

1,273

2,350

5,091

9,404

12,258

1,273

17,349

18,622

1,579

2,350

10,983

13,333

8,902

5,256

1999

(a)

40 years

1999

(a)

40 years

1,475

5,899

3,350

1,475

9,249

10,724

4,603

1999

(a)

40 years

26,250

5,063

15,252

2,495

5,201

17,609

22,810

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,691

5,803

1,111

1,691

6,914

8,605

—

11,909

2,482

—

14,391

14,391

10,061

8,289

11,108

3,380

16,699

3,048

2,773

5,691

8,038

13,499

18,704

972

10,061

3,745

13,806

4,509

8,289

10,200

18,489

4,701

11,855

11,992

23,847

—

3,380

13,499

16,879

992

16,699

19,696

36,395

7,281

5,147

3,048

12,428

15,476

6,392

2,732

5,812

984

3,175

2,456

3,732

4,837

2,027

2003

(a)

40 years

2005

(c)

40 years

2005

(a)

40 years

2006

(a)

40 years

2006

(a)

40 years

2006

(a)

40 years

2007

(a)

40 years

2007

(a)

40 years

2008

(a)

40 years

F-49

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Initial Cost
to Company

Amount at Which
Carried at December 31, 2016

Description

Encumbrances

Land

Buildings &
Improvements

Increase 
(Decrease) 
in Net 
Investments

Land

Buildings &
Improvements

Total

Accumulated
Depreciation

Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction (c)

Life on which 
Depreciation 
in Latest 
Statement of 
Income is 
Compared

651-671 W Diversey
Chicago, IL

15 Mercer Street
New York, NY

4401 White Plains
Bronx, NY

Chicago Street Retail 
Portfolio
Chicago, IL

1520 Milwaukee 
Avenue
Chicago, IL

330-340 River Street
Cambridge, MA

Rhode Island Place 
Shopping Center
Washington, D.C.

930 Rush Street
Chicago, IL

28 Jericho Turnpike
Westbury, NY

181 Main Street
Westport, CT

83 Spring Street
Manhattan, NY

60 Orange Street
Bloomfield, NJ

179-53 & 1801-03 
Connecticut Avenue
Washington, D.C.

639 West Diversey
Chicago, IL

664 North Michigan
Chicago, IL

8-12 E. Walton
Chicago, IL

3200-3204 M Street
Washington, DC

868 Broadway
Manhattan, NY

313-315 Bowery
Manhattan, NY

120 West Broadway
Manhattan, NY

11 E. Walton
Chicago, IL

61 Main Street
Westport, CT

865 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL

152-154 Spring Street
Manhattan, NY

2520 Flatbush Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

252-256 Greenwich 
Avenue
Greenwich, CT

Bedford Green
Bedford Hills, NY

131-135 Prince Street
Manhattan, NY

Shops at Grand Ave
Queens, NY

201 Needham Street
Newton, MA

City Center
San Francisco, CA

163 Highland Avenue 
Needham, MA

Roosevelt Galleria 
Chicago, IL

Route 202 Shopping 
Center, 
Wilmington, DE

991 Madison Avenue
New York, NY

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

8,576

1,887

5,884

1,581

17,256

2,483

5,054

8

—

—

8,576

1,887

1,581

17,264

25,840

2,409

2011

(a)

40 years

2,483

5,054

4,370

6,635

341

674

2011

(a)

40 years

2011

(a)

40 years

18,521

55,627

1,923

18,560

57,511

76,071

6,761

2012

(a)

40 years

2,110

1,306

11,884

8,404

14,235

—

—

7,458

4,933

14,869

6,220

—

—

1,908

1,754

15,968

14,587

24,416

12,158

9,200

7,769

3,609

10,790

—

—

2,110

8,404

1,306

3,416

161

2012

(a)

40 years

14,235

22,639

1,812

2012

(a)

40 years

917

7,458

16,885

24,343

9

—

41

—

—

4,933

6,220

1,908

1,754

3,609

14,596

19,529

24,416

30,636

12,199

14,107

9,200

10,954

10,790

14,399

2,142

1,732

2,935

1,278

1,035

1,264

2012

(a)

40 years

2012

(a)

40 years

2012

(a)

40 years

2012

(a)

40 years

2012

(a)

40 years

2012

(a)

40 years

11,690

10,135

726

11,689

10,862

22,551

1,199

2012

(a)

40 years

4,429

6,102

804

4,429

6,906

11,335

41,846

15,240

65,331

15,601

4,249

9,247

5,516

32,819

28,346

2,645

11,594

27,001

10,419

5,398

6,899

3,519

—

—

16,744

4,578

1,893

8,544

6,613

—

29

15,240

65,331

80,571

5,398

15,630

21,028

168

6,899

5

—

919

3,519

—

—

4,417

9,252

5,516

11,316

12,771

5,516

33,738

33,738

192

16,744

28,538

45,282

20

23

—

4,578

1,893

8,544

2,665

7,243

11,617

13,510

193

6,613

10,612

17,225

10,175

12,641

119

10,175

12,760

22,935

28,697

12,425

32,730

1,801

12,425

34,531

46,956

103

—

57,639

57,639

279

20,264

33,410

53,674

4,550

4,564

9,114

—

—

—

—

—

20,264

4,550

57,536

33,131

4,459

36,063

109,098

9,359

12,679

4,838

—

—

—

—

11,213

14,574

6,346

76,965

105

658

—

26

—

—

775

6,345

1,414

401

711

670

1,593

2,198

243

813

2012

(a)

40 years

2013

(a)

40 years

2013

(a)

40 years

2013

(a)

40 years

2013

(a)

40 years

2013

(a)

40 years

2013

(a)

40 years

2014

(a)

40 years

2014

(a)

40 years

2014

(a)

40 years

754

978

2,264

6,344

1,898

303

2014

(a)

40 years

2014

(a)

40 years

2014

(a)

40 years

2014

(a)

40 years

2014

(a)

40 years

2014

(a)

40 years

36,063

109,756

145,819

4,909

2015

(a)

40 years

12,679

11,213

23,892

4,838

14,600

19,438

—

—

6,346

6,346

76,965

76,965

624

489

302

—

2015

(a)

40 years

2015

(a)

40 years

2015

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

F-50

27,001

35,545

1,834

2014

(a)

40 years

Initial Cost
to Company

Amount at Which
Carried at December 31, 2016

Description

Encumbrances

Land

Buildings &
Improvements

Increase 
(Decrease) 
in Net 
Investments

Land

Buildings &
Improvements

Total

Accumulated
Depreciation

Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction (c)

Life on which 
Depreciation 
in Latest 
Statement of 
Income is 
Compared

165 Newbury Street
Boston, MA

Concord & Milwaukee
Chicago, IL

State & Washington
Chicago, IL

151 N. State Street
Chicago, IL

North & Kingsbury
Chicago, IL

Sullivan Center
Chicago, IL

California & Armitage
Chicago, IL

555 9th Street
San Francisco, CA

Undeveloped Land

Fund II:

161st Street
Bronx, NY

City Point
Brooklyn, NY

Fund III:

654 Broadway
Manhattan, NY

New Hyde Park 
Shopping Center
New Hyde Park, NY

640 Broadway
Manhattan, NY

3780-3858 Nostrand 
Avenue
Brooklyn, NY

Fund IV:

Paramus Plaza
Paramus, NJ

1151 Third Ave
Manhattan, NY

Lake Montclair Center
Dumfries, VA

938 W. North Avenue
Chicago, IL

17 E. 71st Street
Manhattan, NY

1035 Third Ave 
Manhattan, NY

801 Madison Avenue 
Manhattan, NY

2208-2216 Fillmore 
Street 
San Francisco, CA

146 Geary Street 
San Francisco, CA

2207 Fillmore Street 
San Francisco, CA

1861 Union Street
San Francisco, CA 

Restaurants at Fort 
Point
Boston, MA

Wakeforest Crossing
Wake Forest, NC

Airport Mall
Bangor, ME

Colonie Plaza
Albany, NY

Dauphin Plaza
Harrisburg, PA

JFK Plaza
Waterville, ME

Mayfair Shopping 
Center
Philadelphia, PA

Shaw's Plaza
Waterville, ME

—

1,918

2,874

2,739

25,485

3,907

14,464

1,941

13,292

18,731

3,980

2,746

70,943

25,529

16,292

—

13,433

137,327

2,675

6,770

60,000

75,591

—

100

2,292

73,268

—

—

—

—

—

—

10

—

—

—

1,918

2,739

3,907

1,941

3,980

2,746

5,898

5,485

70,943

74,850

25,529

27,470

18,731

16,292

35,023

66

30

591

266

141

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

13,443

137,327

150,770

1,145

2016

(a)

40 years

6,770

2,292

9,062

75,591

100

73,268

—

148,859

100

21

308

—

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

46,500

16,679

28,410

28,272

16,679

56,682

73,361

13,067

2005

(a)

40 years

326,042

—

—

207,561

—

207,561

207,561

1,848

2010

(c)

40 years

8,615

9,040

3,654

2,869

9,040

6,523

15,563

656

2011

(a)

40 years

10,760

3,016

7,733

4,151

3,016

11,884

14,900

48,470

12,503

19,960

10,953

12,503

30,913

43,416

2,225

3,799

2011

(a)

40 years

2012

(a)

40 years

11,137

6,229

11,216

5,612

6,229

16,828

23,057

1,463

2013

(a)

40 years

14,099

11,052

12,481

8,306

14,509

7,077

12,500

2,314

19,000

7,391

41,826

14,099

—

4,178

7,037

9,685

12,028

17,067

20,176

39,928

28,470

5,606

3,027

6,376

27,700

9,500

28,500

8,280

11,052

15,317

26,369

1,412

8,306

11,097

19,403

439

176

263

671

—

—

7

7,077

2,314

7,391

12,467

19,544

17,243

19,557

20,439

27,830

14,099

40,599

54,698

4,178

28,470

32,648

3,027

9,500

6,376

9,403

28,507

38,007

1,120

1,498

2,315

2,188

6,500

1,041

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

7,570

2,294

2,852

5,290

751

6,178

828

1,735

1,293

10,905

24,829

7,067

9,619

9,464

5,991

9,266

11,814

108

1,498

2,188

1,041

7,570

2,294

2,852

5,290

751

—

—

1

11

—

4

2

2

1

1,843

1,293

3,341

3,481

10,905

11,946

24,830

32,400

7,078

9,619

9,468

5,993

9,372

12,471

14,758

6,744

6,178

9,268

15,446

828

11,815

12,643

F-51

962

990

1,103

1,310

1,149

1,858

890

186

831

48

35

273

197

40

48

50

32

42

55

2013

(a)

40 years

2013

(a)

40 years

2013

(a)

40 years

2013

(a)

40 years

2014

(a)

40 years

2015

(a)

40 years

2015

(a)

40 years

2015

(a)

40 years

2015

(a)

40 years

2015

(a)

40 years

2015

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

Initial Cost
to Company

Amount at Which
Carried at December 31, 2016

Description

Encumbrances

Land

Buildings &
Improvements

Increase 
(Decrease) 
in Net 
Investments

Land

Buildings &
Improvements

Total

Accumulated
Depreciation

Date of
Acquisition (a)
Construction (c)

Life on which 
Depreciation 
in Latest 
Statement of 
Income is 
Compared

Wells Plaza
Wells, ME

717 N. Michigan
Chicago, IL

Real Estate Under 
Development

Debt of Assets Held 
For Sale

Unamortized Loan 
Costs

Unamortized Premium 

—

1,892

2,585

63,900

72,174

34,606

—

—

1,892

2,585

4,477

72,174

34,606

106,780

55,327

105,442

61,172

376,872

58,403

485,083

543,486

25,500

(16,642)

1,336

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

18

72

—

—

—

Total

$

1,055,728

$ 796,928

$

1,774,296

$

810,776

$ 751,655

$

2,630,345

$

3,382,000

$

287,066

2016

(a)

40 years

2016

(a)

40 years

(a)

Notes:

1.  Depreciation on buildings and improvements reflected in the consolidated statements of income is calculated over the estimated 
useful life of the assets as follows: Buildings at 30 to 40 years and improvements at the shorter of lease term or useful life.

2.  The aggregate gross cost of property included above for Federal income tax purposes was $2,550.5 million as of December 

31, 2016.

The following table reconciles the activity for real estate properties from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

Balance at beginning of year
Other improvements
Property acquisitions
Property dispositions or held for sale assets

Prior year purchase price allocation adjustments

Deconsolidation of Previously Consolidated Investments

Consolidation of Previously Unconsolidated Investments

Year Ended December 31,
2015
$ 2,208,595
162,760
418,396
(66,359)
—

2014
$ 1,819,053
162,827
299,793
(73,078)
—

—

12,891

—

—

2016
$ 2,736,283
152,129
761,400
(134,332)
(9,844)
(123,636)
—

Balance at end of year

$ 3,382,000

$ 2,736,283

$ 2,208,595

The following table reconciles accumulated depreciation from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

Balance at beginning of year
Depreciation related to real estate
Property Dispositions

Deconsolidation of Previously Consolidated Investments

Consolidation of previously unconsolidated investments

$

$

Year Ended December 31,
2015
256,015
49,775
(7,087)
—

$

2016
298,703
49,269
(27,829)
(33,077)
—

—

2014

229,538
26,477
—

—

—

Balance at end of year

$

287,066

$

298,703

$

256,015

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ACADIA REALTY TRUST

SCHEDULE IV-MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE

(in thousands)

December 31, 2016 

Description

First Mortgage Loan

First Mortgage Loan

Mezzanine Loan

First Mortgage Loan

First Mortgage Loan

Preferred Equity

Zero Coupon Loan

Preferred Equity

First Mortgage Loan

Total

Effective
Interest Rate

Final Maturity
Date

Face Amount of Notes
Receivable

Net Carrying Amount
of Notes Receivable as
of December 31, 2016

6.0%

6.0%

18.0%

LIBOR + 7.1%

8.1%

8.7%

2.5%

15.3%

9.0%

4/28/2017

$

9,000

$

5/1/2017

7/1/2017

6/25/2018

4/30/2019

9/9/2019

5/31/2020

2/3/2021

Demand

15,000

3,007

26,000

153,400

10,000

29,793

14,000

12,000

$

272,200

$

9,000

15,000

4,506

26,000

153,400

10,000

31,007

15,250

12,000

276,163

The Company monitors the credit quality of its notes receivable on an ongoing basis and considers indicators of credit quality 
such as loan payment activity, the estimated fair value of the underlying collateral, the seniority of the Company's loan in relation 
to other debt secured by the collateral, the personal guarantees of the borrower and the prospects of the borrower. As of December 
31, 2016, the Company held one non-performing note in the amount of $12.0 million.

The following table reconciles the activity for loans on real estate from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

Reconciliation of Loans on Real Estate

Year Ended December 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

147,188

$

102,286

$

171,794

—

—
(42,819)
—

—

$

276,163

$

48,500

29,539

—
(15,984)
(13,386)
(3,767)
147,188

126,656

31,169

—

556
(18,095)
(38,000)
—

$

102,286

Balance at beginning of year

Additions

Disposition of air rights through issuance of notes

Amortization and accretion

Repayments

Conversion to real estate through receipt of deed or through foreclosure

Other

Balance at end of year

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