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2011 Annual Report

Commitment to Quality

Corporate Office
31500 Northwestern Highway
Suite 300
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Tel: (248) 350-9900
Fax: (248) 350-9925

www.rgpt.com

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Corporate Profile

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (NYSE:RPT) is a fully integrated, self-administered, publicly-traded real

estate investment trust (REIT) based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Our primary business is the ownership

and management of shopping centers in targeted metropolitan markets in the Eastern and Midwestern

United States. At December 31, 2011, the Company owned and managed a portfolio of 83 shopping centers

and one office building with approximately 15.2 million square feet of gross leasable area owned by the

Company and its joint ventures. The properties are located in Michigan, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, Missouri,

Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Tennessee.

Selected Financial Highlights
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

Years Ended December 31

2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

Total Revenues
Net (Loss) Income Available to
Common Shareholders

Funds from Operations Available to

$121,320

$113,217

$114,876

$124,150

$135,047

$(32,002)

$(20,148)

$13,720

$23,501

$34,260

Common Shareholders

$41,727(1)

$40,138(1)

$45,263

$47,362

$54,975

Funds from Operations Available to

Common Shareholders, per diluted share

Cash Distributions Declared, per common share

$1.01(1)
$0.65

$1.05(1)
$0.65

$1.80
$0.79

$2.21
$1.62

$2.56
$1.85

Total Assets
Mortgages and Notes Payable
Total Liabilities
Shareholders Equity
Number of Properties

(1)Excludes certain one-time, non-cash items.

$1,048,823
$518,512
$567,649
$449,075
84

$1,052,829
$571,694
$613,463
$402,273
90

$997,957
$552,836
$591,392
$367,228
88

$1,014,526
$663,189
$701,488
$273,714
89

$1,088,499
$691,644
$765,742
$281,517
89

Dear Fellow Shareholders,

Ramco-Gershenson is committed to increasing quality in all aspects of our
business. We believe that improving the credit-quality of our income stream,
upgrading the quality of our shopping center portfolio and strengthening our
balance sheet will be significant drivers of shareholder value. This strategic
initiative has several aspects. First, we have worked to increase the quality of
our rental income by filling both large and small vacancies as well as replacing
underperforming tenants with national creditworthy retailers. Second, we have
undertaken a capital recycling program to improve the quality profile of our
shopping centers and their trade areas. And third, we have made substantial
progress in building a strong balance sheet which promotes both financial
flexibility and a solid foundation for future growth. I am pleased to report that
this commitment to quality is paying real dividends for our shareholders as
evidenced by our achievements during 2011.

A Focus on Quality in our Core Shopping Center Portfolio

In 2011, I challenged the asset management team to make significant progress
in filling our remaining anchor vacancies. They succeeded in leasing half of
these large format boxes to national creditworthy retailers, reducing the number
of anchor vacancies to eight spaces. They also retenanted five dark, but rent
paying mid-box locations with vibrant, destination oriented national and regional
tenants. These new additions to our tenant roster include Bed, Bath & Beyond,
Marshalls, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Whole Foods, LA Fitness, buybuy Baby,
Michaels and PetSmart. Our new anchors are having a positive impact on the
composition of our top tenant line-up; they are serving as a catalyst to attract
additional smaller format national retailers who have begun store expansion
programs; and they will provide sustainable drawing power for our shopping
centers over the long term. All of this leasing activity with both large and
smaller retailers resulted in the execution of agreements for over two million
square feet and a leased occupancy rate of 93.5%, a significant
over 2010. These results validate the conclusion that our shopping centers are
the dominant retail destinations within their respective trade areas.

improvement

Dennis Gershenson, President and CEO

64.9%
22.7%
12.4%

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Diversified Tenant Mix
(percent of annualized rents)

Promoting Quality through Capital Recycling

National

Regional

Local

Total

64.9%

12.4%

22.7%

100.0%

During 2011, we commenced a program to build an even higher quality
shopping center portfolio by selling non-core assets that no longer fit our
long-term strategy and acquiring multi-anchored centers, preferably with the
dominant grocer in strong metropolitan markets. Those assets we have
identified as non-core properties include shopping centers that have reached
their maximum potential; centers in markets where we’ve determined to reduce
our exposure; assets in states where we have a limited presence and do not
plan to expand our footprint; as well as centers where the capital and energy

RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST 1

Town & Country Crossing, Town and Country, Missouri.

investment to reinvigorate the properties do not justify the expenditure. During
the year we sold four non-core shopping centers, including three centers in
Florida and our only property in South Carolina. We replaced their income
contribution by acquiring two high-quality, multiple-anchored shopping centers,
each with a market dominant grocer, in St. Louis, Missouri. Our asset sales
combined with the acquisition of these centers contributed to an improvement
in the quality of our core portfolio demographic profile promoting an average
household income of $83,000 and a population density of 66,000. Our
acquisitions are also contributing to the broadening of our tenant roster with
the addition of Whole Foods as one of the top tenants. Each also present the
opportunity for us to add value through the lease up of current vacancies, a
reconfiguration or downsizing of certain mid-box spaces, and the expansion of
one center by constructing additional retail buildings. During our 2011 year-end
conference call we indicated that the capital recycling program would continue
into 2012, as we had already executed contracts for the sale of three additional
non-core assets and we had identified a shopping center for purchase.

Strengthening the Balance Sheet

Our efforts to promote a transformational change in our capital structure saw
real progress in 2011. Our most significant achievements included:
• Raising approximately $100 million through a convertible preferred stock

8.4%
40.1%

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Capital Structure
(dollars in millions)

32.0%
13.3%
2.9%
2.8%
0.6%

Mortgage Loans
Term Loans
Credit Facility
Jr. Subordinated Note
Capital Lease Obligation
Convertible Preferred Stock
Common Equity

32.0% $325.8
13.3% $135.0
2.9% $ 29.5
2.8% $ 28.1
0.6% $
6.3
8.4% $ 85.3
40.1% $407.9

Total Capitalization

100.0% $1,017.9

offering.

• Closing on a new three-year $175 million unsecured line of credit.
• Negotiating $135 million in unsecured, fixed-rate term loans.
• Producing a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 7.0x, compared to 8.5x at the end

of 2010.

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46.0%
54.0%

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Unencumbered Real Estate to
Total Real Estate

Unencumbered Assets
Encumbered Assets

Total

46.0%
54.0%

100.0%

*Based on Credit Facility calculations and excluding land
held for development or sale.

5.7%
94.3%

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Fixed vs. Variable Rate Debt

Variable Rate Debt
Fixed Rate Debt

Total

5.7%
94.3%

100.0%

Heritage Place, Creve Coeur, Missouri.

• Increasing our pool of unencumbered assets from under $100 million in 2010

to approximately $565 million by year end.

• Extending the weighted average term of our consolidated debt to 6.1 years,

compared to 4.7 years at the end of 2010.

The Company’s balance sheet improvements in 2011 have produced a flexible
capital structure with the liquidity to act upon future strategic opportunities as
they arise.

All of our team members are proud of the results we achieved in 2011. Our
efforts to promote quality in every aspect of our business will have a long
lasting effect on our income growth, the stability of our assets, and will provide
a solid foundation on which we will build in 2012 and beyond.

Our Plans for 2012

The leasing momentum built by our asset management team last year has
accelerated in the first quarter of 2012. Currently, we are experiencing an
increase in commitments with national retail tenants who occupy 4,000 to
10,000 square feet. These retailers include Rue 21, Five Below, Dress Barn,
Dots, Charming Charlie and ULTA Beauty. Agreements with these larger users
produce two benefits. Principally, they provide the opportunity to combine
1,000 to 2,500 square foot spaces which previously had been populated by
local tenants who now find it difficult to access capital. These larger retailers
also allow us to be proactive in working with those national anchors that
are downsizing their prototypes as they respond to the challenge of a
multi-channel retail environment.

RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST 3

Town & Country Crossing, Town and Country, Missouri.

Our leasing efforts in 2011 will drive an ever increasing percentage of our
Funds from Operations (FFO) being generated from core shopping center
operations this year with a full year effect being achieved in 2013. In addition,
we expect to post increases in occupancy, same center net operating income,
and leasing spreads as our shopping centers benefit from the addition of the
highest quality and most relevant retailers in the marketplace.

Our focus on growing a portfolio of high-quality shopping centers also
continues. In addition to the contemplated sale of the three centers, we have
identified a limited number of properties that also qualify as non-core which
we plan to market in 2012. As a complement to the disposition program, we
are currently seeing an increase in the number of quality shopping centers
available for purchase. It is our intention to work diligently to match the timing
of prospective acquisitions and dispositions to limit an increase in leverage
and manage dilution.

Further, our plans for 2012 include a commitment to reduce by 20% the
unproductive land held for development or sale we carry on the balance sheet.
Toward this goal, we have recently announced the commencement of Phase I
of our Parkway Shops, a 100,000 square foot development anchored by Dick’s
Sporting Goods and Marshalls in Jacksonville, Florida. The development is
adjacent to our 900,000 square foot River City Marketplace and solidifies our
dominance in the rapidly growing North Jacksonville area. Our goals for further
development will be undertaken with the same objectives we considered upon
undertaking the Parkway project. These include the prospect of building the
market dominant center in a particular trade area, the ability to add multiple
national creditworthy retailers to our tenant line-up, and the positive long-term

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Heritage Place, Creve Coeur, Missouri.

contribution the center will make to our core shopping center line-up in terms
of both value and growth.

All of this year’s activities will be undertaken with an eye to preserving the
advances we’ve made in strengthening our balance sheet. Further, our capital
structure goals for 2012 include a continuation in the reduction of overall
leverage, an increase in our unencumbered asset base, and a further
improvement in our debt metrics.

In Conclusion

Our commitment to quality is already contributing to the long-term growth of
the Company. The gains from our leasing activities are generating predictable,
sustainable earnings and provide a vehicle for increased asset value. Our
capital recycling program is producing positive changes to the quality of our
trade area demographic profile and the competitiveness of our shopping
centers. Further, the improvements to our capital structure have positioned our
Company solidly among our peers. Thus, with the wind at our back, and a true
commitment to quality, Ramco-Gershenson is positioned to deliver lasting
growth in shareholder value.

Sincerely,

Dennis Gershenson
President and CEO

RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST 5

Property Summary

PROPERTY

Florida

LOCATION

OWNERSHIP %

TOTAL COMPANY
OWNED GLA

90,116
109,312
167,280
115,586
238,901
331,105
263,721
134,707
105,873
551,428
62,038
148,643
181,988
83,890
120,092
326,763
92,979
186,496
155,770
146,755
109,761
156,073

86,748
101,637
170,475
107,053
97,001
137,284
84,846
112,407
280,225

Cocoa Commons
Coral Creek Shops
Cypress Point
Kissimmee West
Marketplace of Delray
Martin Square
Mission Bay Plaza
Naples Towne Centre
Pelican Plaza
River City Marketplace
River Crossing Centre
Rivertowne Square
Shoppes of Lakeland
Southbay Shopping Center
The Crossroads
The Plaza at Delray
Treasure Coast Commons
Village Lakes Shopping Center
Village of Oriole Plaza
Village Plaza
Vista Plaza
West Broward Shopping Center Plantation

30%
Cocoa
100%
Coconut Creek
30%
Clearwater
7%
Kissimmee
30%
Delray Beach
30%
Stuart
30%
Boca Raton
100%
Naples
100%
Sarasota
100%
Jacksonville
100%
New Port Richey
100%
Deerfield Beach
7%
Lakeland
Osprey
100%
Royal Palm Beach 100%
20%
Delray Beach
30%
Jensen Beach
100%
Land O’ Lakes
30%
Delray Beach
30%
Lakeland
30%
Jensen Beach
30%

Woodstock
Cartersville
Conyers
Roswell
Suwanee
Stockbridge
Hiram
Duluth
Duluth

100%
20%
100%
100%
100%
100%
20%
20%
100%

Georgia

Centre at Woodstock
Collins Pointe Plaza
Conyers Crossing
Holcomb Center
Horizon Village
Mays Crossing
Paulding Pavilion
Peachtree Hill
Promenade at Pleasant Hill

Illinois

Liberty Square
Market Plaza
Rolling Meadows

Shopping Center

Indiana

Wauconda
Glen Ellyn

100%
20%

107,369
163,054

Ohio

Rolling Meadows

20%

134,236

PROPERTY

Michigan

Beacon Square
Clinton Pointe
Clinton Valley
Eastridge Commons
Edgewood Towne Center
Fairlane Meadows
Fraser Shopping Center
Gaines Marketplace
Gratiot Crossing
Hoover Eleven
Hunter’s Square
Jackson Crossing
Jackson West
Kentwood Towne Centre
Lake Orion Plaza
Lakeshore Marketplace
Livonia Plaza
Millennium Park
New Towne Plaza
Oak Brook Square
Roseville Towne Center
Southfield Plaza
Southfield Plaza Expansion
Tel-Twelve
The Auburn Mile
The Shops at Old Orchard
Troy Marketplace
West Acres Commons
West Oaks I
West Oaks II
Winchester Center

New Jersey

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OWNERSHIP %

TOTALCOMPANY
OWNED GLA

Grand Haven
Clinton Township
Sterling Heights
Flint
Lansing
Dearborn
Fraser
Gaines Township
Chesterfield
Warren
Farmington Hills
Jackson
Jackson
Kentwood
Lake Orion
Norton Shores
Livonia
Livonia
Canton Township
Flint
Roseville
Southfield
Southfield
Southfield
Auburn Hills
West Bloomfield
Troy
Flint Township
Novi
Novi
Rochester Hills

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
30%
100%
30%
100%
100%
77.9%
100%
100%
100%
30%
100%
100%
100%
100%
50%
100%
100%
30%
30%
40%
100%
100%
30%

51,387
135,330
201,282
169,676
85,757
157,246
68,326
392,169
165,544
288,184
354,323
398,526
210,321
184,152
141,073
346,854
136,422
281,374
192,587
152,373
246,968
165,999
19,410
523,411
90,553
96,994
222,193
95,089
243,987
167,954
314,734

Chester Springs Shopping Center Chester

20%

223,201

Crossroads Centre
OfficeMax Center
Olentangy Plaza
Rossford Pointe
Spring Meadows Place
The Shops on Lane Avenue
Troy Towne Center

Rossford
Toledo
Columbus
Rossford
Holland
Upper Arlington
Troy

100%
100%
20%
100%
100%
20%
100%

344,045
22,930
253,474
47,477
211,817
134,876
144,485

Merchants’ Square
Nora Plaza

Carmel
Indianapolis

100%
7%

278,875
139,905

Maryland

Tennessee

Crofton Centre

Crofton

20%

252,491

Northwest Crossing

Knoxville

100%

124,453

Missouri

Virginia

Heritage Place
Town & Country Crossing

Creve Coeur
100%
Town and Country 100%

269,254
141,996

The Town Center at Aquia Office Stafford
Stafford
The Town Center at Aquia

Wisconsin

East Town Plaza
The Shoppes at Fox River
West Allis Towne Centre

Madison
Waukesha
West Allis

100%
100%

100%
100%
100%

98,147
40,518

208,675
135,566
326,271

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61.8%
38.2%

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Geographic Concentration
(percent of annualized rents)

Midwest
East

Total

61.8%
38.2%

100.0%

RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST 7

Executive Officers:

Dennis Gershenson
President and CEO

Gregory R. Andrews
Chief Financial Officer,
Secretary

Fred A. Zantello
Executive Vice President,
Assistant Secretary

Catherine Clark
Senior Vice President
Acquisitions

Michael J. Sullivan
Senior Vice President
Asset Management

Certifications
On June 28, 2011, the Company
submitted the Annual CEO Certification
to the NYSE, pursuant to Section 303A.12
of the NYSE's listing standards, whereby
our CEO certified that he is not aware of
any violation by the Trust of the NYSE's
corporate governance listing standards as
of the date of the certification. In addition,
we have filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, as exhibits to our
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the
quarters ended March 31, June 30 and
September 30, 2011, and our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2011, certifications by
our CEO and CFO in accordance
with Sections 302 and 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Board of Trustees:

Stephen R. Blank, Chairman
Senior Fellow, Finance
Urban Land Institute
Audit Committee-
Financial Expert
Compensation Committee-Member
Nominating and Governance
Committee-Chairman

Dennis Gershenson
Trustee, President and CEO
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust
Executive Committee-Member

Arthur H. Goldberg
Managing Director
Corporate Solutions Group LLC
Audit Committee-
Financial Expert and Member
Compensation Committee-Chairman

Robert A. Meister
Vice Chairman, Emeritus
Aon Group, Inc.
Compensation Committee-Member
Nominating and Governance
Committee-Member

Corporate Information

Corporate Headquarters
31500 Northwestern Highway
Suite 300
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Tel: (248) 350-9900
Fax: (248) 350-9925
www.rgpt.com

Stock Exchange Listing
New York Stock Exchange
NYSE: RPT

Independent Accountants
Grant Thornton LLP
Southfield, MI

Corporate Counsel
Honigman Miller Schwartz and
Cohn LLP
Detroit, MI

Corporate Information

Mathew L. Ostrower
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley
Audit Committee-Member
Nominating and Governance
Committee-Member

Joel M. Pashcow
Managing Member
Nassau Capital LLC
Executive Committee-Chairman
Nominating and Governance
Committee-Member

Mark K. Rosenfeld
Chairman and CEO
Wilherst Developers, Inc.
Audit Committee-
Financial Expert and Chairman

Michael A. Ward
Private Investor
Executive Committee-Member
Nominating and Governance
Committee-Member
Compensation Committee-Member

Transfer Agent and Registrar
American Stock Transfer & Trust
Company
Dividend Paying and Reinvestment
Plan Agent
59 Maiden Lane, Plaza Level
New York, NY 10038
Shareholder Services and Information:
(800) 937-5449

Shareholder Information
Current and prospective investors can
receive a copy of the Company’s
proxy statement, earnings announce-
ments as well as quarterly and annual
reports via the corporate web site,
www.rgpt.com or by contacting:

Dawn L. Hendershot
Director of Investor Relations
31500 Northwestern Highway
Suite 300
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
(248) 592-6202
dhendershot@rgpt.com

Member
National Association of
Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc.
International Council of Shopping
Centers

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

[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 
OR 
[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
For the transition period from                to 
Commission file number 1-10093 

RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST 
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) 

Maryland 
(State or Other Jurisdiction of 
             Incorporation or Organization) 

13-6908486 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 

31500 Northwestern Highway 
Farmington Hills, Michigan 
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) 

48334 
(Zip Code) 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 248-350-9900 

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of Each Class 

Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, 
$0.01 Par Value Per Share 

  Name of Each Exchange 
  On Which Registered 
  New York Stock Exchange 

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 [X] 

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

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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.   Yes [X]   No [   ] 

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(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes [X ]    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 the registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference 
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reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,”  “accelerated filer" and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 
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The  aggregate  market  value  of  the  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 (June 30, 2011) was $464,590,794. 

Number of common shares outstanding as of March 1, 2012: 39,091,805 

DOCUMENT INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 

 Portions of the registrant’s proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held June 1, 2012 are in incorporated 

by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K. 

                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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Business 
Risk Factors 
Unresolved Staff Comments 
Properties 
Legal Proceedings 
Mine Safety Disclosures 

PART II 

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and  
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 
Selected Financial Data 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 
Controls and Procedures 
Other Information 

PART III 
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 
Executive Compensation 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters 
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 
Principal Accountant Fees and Services 

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Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes 

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Forward-Looking Statements 

This  document  contains  forward-looking  statements  within  the  meaning  of  Section  27A  of  the  Securities  Act  of  1933,  as 
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange  Act of 1934, as amended.  These forward-looking statements represent 
our  expectations,  plans  or  beliefs  concerning  future  events  and  may  be  identified  by  terminology  such  as  “may,”  “will,” 
“should,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “predict” or similar terms.  Although the forward-looking 
statements  made  in  this  document  are  based  on  our  good-faith  beliefs,  reasonable  assumptions  and  our  best  judgment  based 
upon  current  information,  certain  factors  could  cause  actual  results  to  differ  materially  from  those  in  the  forward-looking 
statements, including: our success or failure in implementing our business strategy; economic conditions generally and in the 
commercial real estate and finance markets specifically; the cost and availability of capital, which depends in part on our asset 
quality  and  our  relationships  with  lenders  and  other  capital  providers;  our  business  prospects  and  outlook;  changes  in 
governmental regulations, tax rates and similar matters; our continuing to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”); and 
other  factors  discussed  elsewhere  in  this  document  and  our  other  filings  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  (the 
“SEC”).  Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  Except as required 
by law, we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the 
future.   

PART I 

Item 1. Business 

The  terms  “Company,”  “we,”  “our”  or  “us”  refer  to  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust,  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties, 
L.P., and/or its subsidiaries, as the context may require. 

General 

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust is a fully integrated, self-administered, publicly-traded equity real estate investment trust 
(“REIT”).    Our  primary  business  is  the  ownership  and  management  of  shopping  centers  located  in  targeted  metropolitan 
markets in the Eastern and Midwestern United States.  At December 31, 2011, we owned interests in 83 shopping centers and 
one  office  building  with  approximately  15.2    million  square  feet  of  gross  leasable  area  (“GLA”)  owned  by  us  and  joint 
ventures.  During  2011,  in  three  instances,  we  combined  two  adjacent  centers  that  were  previously  reported  separately  into  a 
single center.  We also owned interests in various parcels of land held for development or for sale, the majority of which are 
adjacent to certain of our existing developed properties. 

Our predecessor, RPS Realty Trust, a Massachusetts business trust,  was formed on June 21, 1988 to be a diversified growth-
oriented REIT.  In May 1996, RPS Realty Trust acquired the Ramco-Gershenson interests through a reverse merger, including 
substantially all of the shopping centers and retail properties as well as the management company and business operations of 
Ramco-Gershenson,  Inc.  and  certain  of  our  affiliates.  The  resulting  trust  changed  its  name  to  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties 
Trust and Ramco-Gershenson, Inc.’s officers assumed management responsibility. The trust also changed its operations from a 
mortgage REIT to an equity REIT and contributed certain mortgage loans and real estate properties to Atlantic Realty Trust, an 
independent, newly formed liquidating REIT.  On October 2, 1997, with approval from our shareholders, we changed our state 
of organization by terminating the Massachusetts trust and merging into a newly formed Maryland REIT. 

We  conduct  substantially  all  of  our  business  through  our  operating  partnership,  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties,  L.P.  (the 
“Operating  Partnership”).    The  Operating  Partnership,  either  directly  or  indirectly  through  partnerships  or  limited  liability 
companies,  holds  fee  title  to  all  owned  properties.    As  general  partner  of  the  Operating  Partnership,  we  have  the  exclusive 
power to manage and conduct the business of the Operating Partnership.  As of December 31, 2011, we owned approximately 
93.7%  of  the  interests  in  the  Operating  Partnership.    The  limited  partners  are  reflected  as  noncontrolling  interests  in  our 
financial  statements  and  are  generally  individuals  or  entities  that  contributed  interests  in  certain  assets  or  entities  to  the 
Operating Partnership in exchange for units of limited partnership interest (“OP Units”).  OP units are generally exchangeable 
for our common shares on a 1:1 basis or for cash, at our election.   

We  operate  in  a  manner  intended  to  qualify  as  a  REIT  pursuant  to  the  provisions  of  the  Internal  Revenue  Code  of  1986,  as 
amended (the  “Code”).  Certain of our operations, including property and asset management, as well as ownership of certain 
land parcels, are conducted through taxable REIT subsidiaries, (“TRSs”), which are subject to federal and state income taxes.  

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Business Objectives and Strategies 

Our primary business objective is to own and manage a portfolio of high quality shopping centers that generate cash flow for 
distribution  to  our  shareholders  and  that  have  the  potential  for  capital  appreciation.    To  achieve  this  objective,  we  seek  to 
acquire, develop, or redevelop shopping centers that meet our investment criteria.  We also seek to recycle capital through the 
sale of land or shopping centers that we deem to be fully valued or that no longer meet our investment criteria.  We use debt to 
finance  our  activities  and  focus  on  managing  the  amount,  structure,  and  terms  of  our  debt  to  limit  the  risks  inherent  in  debt 
financing.  From time to time, we enter into joint venture arrangements where we believe we can benefit by owning a partial 
interest in a shopping center investment and by earning fees for managing the centers for our partners. 

We  invest  in  primarily  large,  multi-anchor  shopping  centers  that  include  national  chain  store  tenants  and  market  dominant 
supermarket tenants selling products that satisfy everyday needs.  National chain anchor tenants for our centers include, among 
others,  TJ  Maxx/Marshalls,  Home  Depot,  Wal-Mart,  Kohl’s,  Lowe’s  Home  Centers,  Best  Buy,  and  Target.    Supermarket 
anchor  tenants  for  our  centers  include,  among  others,  Publix  Super  Market,  Jewel-Osco,  Kroger  and  Whole  Foods.        Our 
shopping centers are primarily located in targeted  metropolitan  markets in the Eastern and Midwestern regions of the United 
States, such as Detroit, Fort Lauderdale-Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Tampa, Atlanta, Chicago and St. Louis.   

Our  property  portfolio  consists  of  wholly-owned  shopping  centers  and  interests  in  joint  ventures  that  own  shopping  centers.  
We own controlling interest in 52 shopping centers and one office building comprising approximately 9.6 million square feet.  
In addition, we are co-investor in and manager of two significant joint ventures that own portfolios of shopping centers.  We 
own 30% of Ramco/Lion Venture L.P., an entity that owns 16 shopping centers comprising approximately 3.2 million square 
feet.    We  own  20%  of  Ramco  450  Venture  LLC,  an  entity  that  owns  eight  shopping  centers  comprising  approximately  1.6 
million  square  feet.    We  also  have  ownership  interests  in  five  smaller  joint  ventures  that  each  owns  one  or  two  shopping 
centers.  Our joint ventures are not consolidated and are reported using equity method accounting.  We earn fees from the joint 
ventures for managing, leasing, and redeveloping the shopping centers they own. 

We also own various parcels of developable land.  Approximately  30% of our developable land’s net book value is available 
for sale to end users such as retailers that prefer to own their sites or to developers who seek to develop non-retail uses.  The 
remaining 70% of our land is held  for development.   The  timing of  future development  will depend on our ability to  obtain 
approvals, pre-lease our proposed projects, and identify a source of construction financing. 

Operating Strategies 

Our operating objective is to maximize the risk-adjusted return on invested capital at our shopping centers.  We seek to do so 
by increasing the net operating income of our centers, controlling our capital expenditures, and monitoring our  tenants’ credit 
risk.  Our operating strategies include: 

  Leasing  our  shopping  centers  to  increase  occupancy,  maximize  rental  income,  and  attract  more  creditworthy  and 

productive retail tenants; 

  Managing and maintaining our centers to appeal to retail tenants and shoppers while ensuring we garner appropriate 

value for our operating expenses and capital expenditures; 

  Redeveloping our centers to increase leasable area, reconfigure space for creditworthy tenants, and create outparcels; 

and 

  Generating temporary and ancillary income from non-rental agreements to use our parking lots, signage, rooftops, and 

other portions of our real estate. 

Investing Strategies 

Our investing objective is to generate an attractive risk-adjusted return on capital invested in acquisitions and developments.  In 
addition, we seek to sell land or shopping centers that we deem to be fully valued or that no longer meet our investment criteria.  
We underwrite acquisitions based upon current cash flow, projections of future cash flow, and scenario analyses that take into 
account the risks and opportunities of ownership.  We underwrite development of new shopping centers on the same basis, but 
also take into account the unique risks of entitling land, constructing buildings, and leasing newly built space.  Our investing 
strategies include: 

  Acquiring  shopping  centers  that  are  located  in  targeted  metropolitan  markets,  anchored  by  stable  and  productive 
supermarkets,  discounters,  or  national  chain  stores,  surrounded  by  trade  areas  with  appealing  demographic 
characteristics,  sited  with  suitable  visibility  and  access,  and  featuring  opportunities  to  add  value  through  intensive 
leasing, management, and/or redevelopment; 

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  Developing  our  existing  land  held  for  development  into  income-producing  investment  property,  subject  to  market 

demand, availability of capital and adequate returns on our incremental capital; 

  Selling  non-core  shopping  centers  and  redeploying  the  proceeds  into  investments  that  meet  our  investment  criteria; 

and 

  Selling land parcels and using the proceeds to pay down debt or reinvest in our business. 

Financing Strategies 

Our financing objective is to maintain a strong and flexible balance sheet  in order to ensure access to capital at a competitive 
cost.  In general, we seek to increase our financial flexibility by increasing our pool of unencumbered properties and borrowing 
on an unsecured basis.  In keeping with our objective, we routinely benchmark our balance sheet on a variety of measures to 
our peers in the shopping center sector and to REITs in general.  Our financing strategies include: 

  Capitalizing our business with a moderate ratio of net debt to EBITDA; 
  Using  primarily  fixed-rate  debt,  staggering  our  debt  maturities,  monitoring  our  liquidity  and  near-term  capital 

requirements, and managing the average term of our debt; 

  Maintaining a line of credit to fund operating and investing needs on a short-term basis; 
  Monitoring compliance with debt covenants and maintaining a regular dialogue with our lenders; and 
  Financing our investment activities with various forms and sources of capital to reduce reliance on any one source of 

capital. 

At December 31, 2011, our consolidated net debt to EBITDA was 7.0X, a decrease from 8.5X at the end of 2010.  In addition, 
we had $144.1 million available to draw under our unsecured bank line of credit, compared to $28.7 million at the end of 2010.  

Competition 

See page 6 of Item 1A. “Risk Factors” for a description of competitive conditions in our business. 

Environmental Matters 

See page 10 of Item 1A. “Risk Factors” for a description of environmental risks for our business. 

Employment 

As of December 31, 2011, we had 106 full-time employees. None of our employees are represented by a collective bargaining 
unit. We believe that our relations with our employees are good. 

Available Information  

All reports we electronically file with, or furnish to, the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on 
Form  10-Q,  Current  Reports  on  Form  8-K  and  amendments  to  such  reports,  are  available,  free  of  charge,  on  our  website  at 
www.rgpt.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such reports with, or furnish those reports to, the 
SEC.  Our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Board of Trustees’ committee charters 
also are available on our website. 

Shareholders may request free copies of these documents from: 

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust  
Attention:  Investor Relations 
31500 Northwestern Highway, Suite 300 
Farmington Hills, MI 48334 

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Item 1A.  Risk Factors 

You should carefully consider each of the risks and uncertainties described below and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 
10-K,  as  well  as  any  amendments  or  updates  reflected  in  subsequent  filings  with  the  SEC.    We  believe  these  risks  and 
uncertainties, individually or in the aggregate, could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical 
results and could materially and adversely affect our business operations, results of operations and financial condition.  Further, 
additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our results 
and business operations. 

Operating Risks 

National economic conditions and retail sales trends may adversely affect the performance of our properties. 

Demand  to  lease  space  in  our  shopping  centers  generally  fluctuates  with  the  overall  economy.    Economic  downturns  often 
result in a lower rate of retail sales growth, or even declines in retail sales.  In response, retailers that lease space in  shopping 
centers typically reduce their demand for retail space during such downturns.  As a result, economic downturns and unfavorable 
retail sales trends may diminish the income, cash flow, and value of our properties.  Although the U.S. economy is no longer in 
recession, the rate of recovery has been slower than anticipated and economic conditions in the U.S. continue to be challenging 
with tight credit conditions, high levels of unemployment and modest growth.    

Our concentration of properties in Michigan, Florida, Georgia and other states makes us more susceptible to adverse market 
conditions in these states. 

Our performance depends on the economic conditions in the markets in which we operate.  In 2011, our wholly-owned and pro 
rata  share  of  joint  venture  properties  located  in  Michigan,  Florida,  and  Ohio  accounted  for  44.6%,  22.2%,  and  7.3%, 
respectively,  of  our  annualized  base  rent.  To  the  extent  that  market  conditions  in  these  or  other  states  in  which  we  operate 
deteriorate, the performance or value of our properties may be adversely affected. 

Changes in the supply and demand for the type of space we lease to our tenants could affect the income, cash flow, and value of 
our properties. 

Our shopping centers generally compete for tenants with similar properties located in the same neighborhood, community, or 
region.  Competing centers may be newer, better located, or have a better tenant mix.  In addition, new centers or retail stores 
may be developed, increasing the supply of retail space competing with our centers or taking retail sales from our tenants.  Our 
properties also compete with alternate forms of retailing, including on-line shopping, home shopping networks, and mail order 
catalogs.  Alternate forms of retailing may reduce the demand for space in our shopping centers.   

As a result, we may not be able to renew leases or attract replacement tenants as leases expire.  When we do renew tenants or 
attract replacement tenants, the terms of renewals or new leases may be less favorable to us than current lease terms.  In order 
to lease our vacancies, we often incur costs to reconfigure or modernize our properties or to fit out our space to suit the needs of 
a particular tenant.  Under competitive circumstances, such costs may exceed our budgets.   If we are unable to lease vacant 
space promptly, if the rental rates upon a renewal or new lease are lower than expected, or if the costs incurred to lease space 
exceed our expectations, then the income and cash flow of our properties will decrease. 

Our reliance on key tenants for significant portions of our revenues exposes us to  increased risk of tenant bankruptcies that 
could adversely affect our income and cash flow. 

As of December 31, 2011, we received 36% of our combined annualized base rents from our top 25 tenants, including our top 
two  tenants:  TJ Maxx/Marshalls (4.4%) and Home Depot (2.0%).   No  other tenant represented  more than  2.0% of our total 
annualized base rent.  The credit risk posed by our major tenants varies.   

If  any  of  our  major  tenants  experience  financial  difficulties  or  files  bankruptcy,  our  operating  results  could  be  adversely 
affected.  Bankruptcy filings by our tenants or lease guarantors generally delay our efforts to collect pre-bankruptcy receivables 
and could ultimately preclude full collection of these sums.  If a tenant rejects a lease, we would have only a general unsecured 
claim for damages, which may be collectible only to the extent that funds are available and only in the same percentage as is 
paid to all other holders of unsecured claims.   

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Our  properties  generally  rely  on anchor  tenants  to  attract  customers.    The  loss  of anchor  tenants  may  adversely  impact  the 
performance of our properties. 

If any of our anchor tenants becomes insolvent, suffers a downturn in business, abandons occupancy, or decides not to renew its 
lease, such event  may adversely impact the performance of the affected center.  An abandonment or lease termination by an 
anchor tenant may give other tenants in the same shopping center the right to terminate their leases or pay less rent pursuant to 
the terms of their leases.  Our leases with anchor tenants may, in certain circumstances, permit them to transfer their leases to 
other retailers.  The transfer to a new anchor tenant could result in lower customer traffic to the center, which could affect our 
other tenants.  In addition, a transfer of a lease to a new anchor tenant could give other tenants the right to make reduced rental 
payments or to terminate their leases.   

We may be restricted from leasing vacant space based on existing exclusivity lease provisions with some of our tenants. 

In  a  number  of  cases,  our  leases  give  a  tenant  the  exclusive  right  to  sell  clearly  identified  types  of  merchandise  or  provide 
specific  types  of  services  at  a  particular  shopping  center.    In  other  cases,  leases  with  a  tenant  may  limit  the  ability  of  other 
tenants  to sell similar  merchandise or provide similar services to that tenant.  When  leasing a  vacant space, these restrictions 
may limit the number and types of prospective tenants suitable for that space.  If we are unable to lease space on satisfactory 
terms, our operating results would be adversely impacted. 

Increases in operating expenses could adversely affect our operating results. 

Our  operating  expenses  include,  among  other  items,  property  taxes,  insurance,  utilities,  repairs,  and  the  maintenance  of  the 
common areas of our shopping centers.  We may experience increases in our operating expenses, some or all of which may be 
out  of  our  control.    Most  of  our  leases  require  that  tenants  pay  for  a  share  of  property  taxes,  insurance  and  common  area 
maintenance costs.  However, if any property is not fully occupied or if revenues are not sufficient to cover operating expenses, 
then we could be required to expend our own funds for operating expenses.  In addition, we may  be unable to renew leases or 
negotiate  new  leases  with  terms  requiring  our  tenants  to  pay  all  the  property  tax,  insurance,  and  common  area  maintenance 
costs that tenants currently pay, which could adversely affect our operating results. 

If  we  suffer  losses  that  are  uninsured  or  in  excess  of  our  insurance  coverage  limits,  we  could  lose  invested  capital  and 
anticipated profits. 

Catastrophic  losses,  such  as  losses  resulting  from  wars,  acts  of  terrorism,  earthquakes,  floods,  hurricanes,  and  tornadoes  or 
other natural disasters, pollution or environmental  matters,  generally are either uninsurable or not economically insurable, or 
may be subject to insurance  coverage limitations, such as  large deductibles or co-payments.  Although  we currently  maintain 
“all risk” replacement cost insurance for our buildings, rents and personal property, commercial general liability insurance, and 
pollution and environmental liability insurance, our insurance coverage may be inadequate if any of the events described above 
occurs  to,  or  causes  the  destruction  of,  one  or  more  of  our  properties.  Under  that  scenario,  we  could  lose  both  our  invested 
capital and anticipated profits from that property. 

Our real estate assets may be subject to additional impairment provisions based on market and economic conditions. 

On a periodic basis, we assess whether there are any indicators that the value of our real estate properties and other investments 
may be impaired. These assessments have a direct impact on our earnings because recording an impairment provision results in 
an immediate negative non-cash adjustment to earnings.  

A  property’s  value  is  impaired  only  if  the  estimate  of  the  aggregate  future  cash  flows  (undiscounted  and  without  interest 
charges)  to  be  generated  by  the  property  are  less  than  the  carrying  value  of  the  property.  In  our  estimate  of  cash  flows,  we 
consider factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, the effects of demand, competition and other 
factors.  We  are  required  to  make  subjective  assessments  as  to  whether  there  are  impairments  in  the  value  of  our  real  estate 
properties and other investments.  

Ongoing adverse market and economic conditions and market volatility continue to make it challenging to value properties and 
investments owned by us and our unconsolidated joint ventures.  There may be uncertainty in the valuation, or in the stability of 
the value of a property, that could result in a substantial decrease in the value.  In addition, in the fourth quarter of 2011, we 
decided to sell several income producing properties that no longer met our investing strategy.  The decision to sell these assets 
triggered  an  impairment  provision  of  $16.3  million  due  to  the  estimated  sales  price  was  lower  than  the  properties  carrying 
values.  In addition, one of our joint ventures recorded an impairment provision of $5.5 million on one of its properties.  Our 
share  of  this  impairment  was  $1.6  million.    No  assurance  can  be  given  that  we  will  be  able  to  recover  the  current  carrying 

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amount of all of our properties and those of our unconsolidated joint ventures.  There can be no assurance that we will not take 
additional charges in the future related to the impairment of  our assets. Any future impairment could have a material adverse 
effect on our results of operations in the period in which the charge is taken.  Refer to Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated 
financial statements for further information regarding impairment provisions. 

We do not control all decisions related to the activities of joint ventures in which we are invested, and we may have conflicts of 
interest with our joint venture partners. 

As of December 31, 2011, we had interests in seven unconsolidated joint ventures that collectively own 31 shopping centers.  
Although we manage the properties owned by these joint ventures, we do not control all decisions for the joint ventures and 
may be required to take actions that are in the interest of our joint venture partners but not our best interests.  Accordingly, we 
may not be able to resolve in our favor any issues which arise, or we may have to provide financial or other inducements to our 
joint venture partners to obtain such favorable resolution.   

Various  restrictive  provisions  and  rights  govern  sales  or  transfers  of  interests  in  our  joint  ventures.  These  may  work  to  our 
disadvantage because, among other things, we may be required to make decisions as to the purchase or sale of interests in our 
joint ventures at a time that is disadvantageous to us.  In addition, a bankruptcy filing of one of our joint venture partners could 
adversely  affect  us  because  we  may  make  commitments  that  rely  on  our  partners  to  fund  capital  from  time  to  time.    The 
profitability of shopping centers held in a joint venture could also be adversely affected by the bankruptcy of one of our joint 
venture  partners  if,  because  of  certain  provisions  of  the  bankruptcy  laws,  we  were  unable  to  make  important  decisions  in  a 
timely fashion or became subject to additional liabilities. 

We  may  invest  in  additional  joint  ventures,  the  terms  of  which  may  differ  from  our  existing  joint  ventures.    In  general,  we 
would expect to share the rights and obligations to make major decisions regarding the venture with our partners, which would 
expose us to the risks identified above. 

Our  equity  investment  in  each  of  our  unconsolidated  joint  ventures  is  subject  to  impairment  testing  in  the  event  of  certain 
triggering events, such a change in market conditions or events at properties held by those joint ventures.  If the fair value of 
our equity investment is less than our net book value on an other than temporary basis, impairment is required under generally 
accepted  accounting  principles.    We  recorded  an  impairment  provision  of  $9.6  million  and  $2.7  million  in  2011  and  2010, 
respectively, related to our equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures. Refer to Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated 
financial statements for further information. 

Market and economic conditions may impact our partners’ ability to perform in accordance with our real estate joint venture 
and partnership agreements resulting in a change in control. 

Changes  in  control  of  our  investments  could  result  from  events  such  as  amendments  to  our  real  estate  joint  venture  and 
partnership agreements, changes in debt guarantees or changes in ownership due to required capital contributions.  Any changes 
in  control  will  result  in  the  revaluation  of  our  investments  to  fair  value,  which  could  lead  to  impairment.    We  are  unable  to 
predict whether, or to what extent, a change in control may result or the impact of adverse market and economic conditions may 
have to our partners. 

Our redevelopment projects may not yield anticipated returns, which would adversely affect our operating results. 

Our  redevelopment  activities  generally  call  for  a  capital  commitment  and  project  scope  greater  than  that  required  to  lease 
vacant space.  To the extent a significant amount of construction is required, we are susceptible to risks such as permitting, cost 
overruns and timing delays as a result of the lack of availability of materials and labor, the failure of tenants to commit or fulfill 
their  commitments,  weather  conditions,  and  other  factors  outside  of  our  control.    Any  substantial  unanticipated  delays  or 
expenses could adversely affect the investment returns from these redevelopment projects  and adversely impact our operating 
results. 

Investing Risks 

We face competition for the acquisition and development of real estate properties, which may impede our ability to grow our 
operations or may increase the cost of these activities. 

We compete with many other entities for the acquisition of shopping centers and land that is appropriate for new developments, 
including  other  REITs,  private  institutional  investors  and  other  owner-operators  of  shopping  centers.    In  particular,  larger 
REITs may enjoy competitive advantages that result from, among other things, a lower cost of capital.  These competitors may 

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increase the market prices we would have to pay in order to acquire properties.  If we are unable to acquire properties that meet 
our criteria at prices we deem reasonable, our ability to grow may be adversely affected. 

Commercial  real  estate  investments  are  relatively  illiquid,  which  could  hamper  our  ability  to  dispose  of  properties  that  no 
longer meet our investment criteria or respond to adverse changes in the performance of our properties. 

Because  real  estate  investments  are  relatively  illiquid,  our  ability  to  promptly  sell  one  or  more  properties  in  our  portfolio  in 
response  to  changing  economic,  financial  and  investment  conditions  is  limited.    The  real  estate  market  is  affected  by  many 
factors, such as general economic conditions, supply and demand, availability of financing, interest rates and other factors  that 
are beyond our control.  We cannot be certain that we will be able to sell any property for the price and other terms we seek, or 
that  any  price  or  other  terms  offered  by  a  prospective  purchaser  would  be  acceptable  to  us.    We  also  cannot  estimate  with 
certainty the length of time needed to find a willing purchaser and to complete the sale of a property.  We may be required to 
expend  funds  to  correct  defects  or  to  make  improvements  before  a  property  can  be  sold.    Factors  that  impede  our  ability  to 
dispose of properties could adversely affect our financial condition and operating results. 

We are seeking to develop new properties, an activity that has inherent risks including cost overruns related to entitling land, 
improving the site, and constructing buildings, and the challenges of leasing new space.  

We  are  pursuing  development  and  construction  of  retail  properties  at  several  land  parcels  we  own.    Our  development  and 
construction activities are subject to the following risks:  

  The  pre-construction  phase  for  a  development  project  typically  extends  over  several  years,  and  the  time  to  obtain 
anchor commitments, zoning and regulatory approvals, and financing can vary significantly from project to project; 
  We  may  not  be  able  to  obtain  the  necessary  zoning  or  other  governmental  approvals  for  a  project,  or  we  may 
determine that the expected return on a project is not sufficient.  If we abandon our development activities with respect 
to a particular project, we may incur an impairment loss on our investment; 

  Construction  and  other  project  costs  may  exceed  our  original  estimates  because  of  increases  in  material  and  labor 

costs, delays and costs to obtain anchor and other tenant commitments; 

  We may not be able to obtain financing or to refinance construction loans, which are generally recourse to us;  
  Occupancy  rates  and  rents,  as  well  as  occupancy  costs  and  expenses,  at  a  completed  project  may  not  meet  our 
projections,  and  the  costs  of  development  activities  that  we  explore  but  ultimately  abandon  will,  to  some  extent, 
diminish the overall return on our completed development projects; and 

  The time  frame required for development,  construction and lease-up of these properties  means that  we  may have  to 

wait years for a significant cash return. 

If  any  of  these  events  occur,  our  development  activities  may  have  an  adverse  effect  on  our  results  of  operations,  including 
additional impairment  provisions. We recorded impairment  provisions of $11.5 million  and $28.8 million  in 2011 and 2010, 
respectively, related to developable land.  For a detailed discussion of development projects, refer to Notes 4 and 7 of the notes 
to the consolidated financial statements. 

Financing Risks 

We have no corporate debt limitations. 

Our management and Board of Trustees (“Board”) have discretion to increase the amount of our outstanding debt at any time.  
Subject to existing financial covenants, we could become more highly leveraged, resulting in an increase in debt service costs 
that could adversely affect our cash flow and the amount available for distribution to our shareholders.  If we increase our debt, 
we may also increase the risk of default on our debt. 

Our debt must be refinanced upon maturity, which makes us reliant on the capital markets on an ongoing basis.  

We are not structured in a manner to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to repay our debt at maturity.  Instead, we 
expect to refinance our debt by raising equity, debt, or other capital at the time or prior to the time that our debt matures.  As of 
December 31, 2011, we had $524.9 million of outstanding indebtedness, including $6.3 million of capital lease obligations.  Of 
this, $10.7 million matures in 2012.  In addition, our joint ventures had $396.4 million of outstanding indebtedness, of which 
our share is $102.0 million.  The availability and price of capital can vary significantly.  If we seek to refinance maturing debt 
when capital market conditions are restrictive, we may find capital scarce, costly, or unavailable.  Refinancing debt at a higher 
cost would affect our operating results and cash available for distribution.  The failure to refinance our debt at maturity would 

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result  in  default  and  the  exercise  by  our  lenders  of  the  remedies  available  to  them,  including  foreclosure  and,  in  the  case  of 
recourse debt, liability for unpaid amounts.  

Increases in interest rates may affect the cost of our variable-rate borrowings, our ability to refinance maturing debt, and the 
cost of any such refinancings. 

As  of  December  31,  2011,  we  had  four  interest  rate  swap  agreements  in  effect  for  an  aggregate  notional  amount  of  $135.0 
million converting our floating rate corporate debt to fixed rate debt.  After taking into account the impact of converting our 
variable  rate  debt  to  fixed  rate  debt  by  use  of  the  interest  rate  swap  agreements  we  had  $29.5  million  of  variable  rate  debt 
outstanding.  Increases in interest rates on our existing indebtedness would increase our interest expense, which could adversely 
affect  our  cash  flow  and  our  ability  to  distribute  cash  to  our  shareholders.    For  example,  if  market  rates  of  interest  on  our 
variable  rate  debt  outstanding  as  of  December  31,  2011  increased  by  1.0%,  the  increase  in  interest  expense  on  our  existing 
variable  rate  debt  would  decrease  future  earnings  and  cash  flows  by  approximately  $0.3  million  annually.    Interest  rate 
increases could also constrain our ability to refinance maturing debt because lenders may reduce their advance rates in order to 
maintain debt service coverage ratios.   

Our mortgage debt exposes us to the risk of loss of property, which could adversely affect our financial condition. 

As  of  December  31,  2011,  we  had  $325.8  million  of  mortgage  debt  encumbering  our  properties.    A  default  on  any  of  our 
mortgage debt may result in foreclosure actions by lenders and ultimately our loss of the mortgaged property.  We have entered 
into mortgage loans which are secured by multiple properties and contain cross-collateralization and cross-default provisions.  
Cross-collateralization provisions allow a lender to foreclose on multiple properties in the event that we default under the loan.  
Cross-default provisions allow a lender to foreclose on the related property in the event a default is declared under another loan.  
For federal income tax purposes, a foreclosure of any of our properties would be treated as a sale of the property for a purchase 
price equal to the outstanding balance of the debt secured by the mortgage.  If the outstanding balance of the debt secured by 
the mortgage exceeds our tax basis in the property, we would recognize taxable income on foreclosure but would not receive 
any cash proceeds. 

For instance, in October 2011 we conveyed title to and our interest in our wholly-owned center in Madison Heights, Michigan 
after the default on a $9.1 million non-recourse mortgage note that was due May 1, 2011.  The transaction resulted in a non-
cash gain on debt extinguishment of approximately $1.2 million. 

Financial  covenants  may  restrict  our  operating,  investing, or  financing  activities,  which  may  adversely  impact  our  financial 
condition and operating results. 

The  financial  covenants  contained  in  our  mortgages  and  debt  agreements  reduce  our  flexibility  in  conducting  our  operations 
and  create  a  risk  of  default  on  our  debt  if  we  cannot  continue  to  satisfy  them.    The  mortgages  on  our  properties  contain 
customary negative covenants such as those that limit our ability, without the prior consent of the lender, to further mortgage 
the applicable property or to discontinue insurance coverage.  In addition, if we breach covenants in our debt agreements, the 
lender  can  declare  a  default  and  require  us  to  repay  the  debt  immediately  and,  if  the  debt  is  secured,  can  ultimately  take 
possession of the property securing the loan. 

Our  outstanding  line  of  credit  contains  customary  restrictions,  requirements  and  other  limitations  on  our  ability  to  incur 
indebtedness, including limitations on the maximum ratio of total liabilities to assets, the minimum fixed charge coverage, and 
the  minimum  tangible  net  worth  ratio.    Our  ability  to  borrow  under  our  line  of  credit  is  subject  to  compliance  with  these 
financial and other covenants.  We rely on our ability to borrow under  our line of credit to finance acquisition, development, 
and  redevelopment  activities  and  for  working  capital.    If  we  are  unable  to  borrow  under  our  line  of  credit,  our  financial 
condition and results of operations would likely be adversely impacted. 

Because  we  must  annually  distribute  a  substantial  portion  of  our  income  to  maintain  our  REIT  status,  we  may  not  retain 
sufficient cash from operations to fund our investing needs. 

As a REIT, we are subject to annual distribution requirements under the Code.  In general, we must distribute at least 90% of 
our REIT taxable income annually, excluding net capital gains, to our shareholders to maintain our REIT status.  We intend to 
make distributions to our shareholders to comply with the requirements of the Code. 

Differences in timing between the recognition of taxable income and the actual receipt of cash could require us to sell assets or 
borrow  funds  on  a  short-term  or  long-term  basis  to  meet  the  90%  distribution  requirement.    In  addition,  the  distribution 
requirement reduces the amount of cash we retain for use in funding our capital requirements and our growth.  As a result, we 

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have historically funded our acquisition, development and redevelopment activities by any of the following:  selling assets that 
no longer meet our investment criteria; selling common shares and preferred shares; borrowing from financial institutions; and 
entering into joint venture transactions with third parties.  Our failure to obtain funds from these sources could limit our ability 
to grow, which could have a material adverse effect on the value of our securities. 

There may be future dilution of our common shares 

Our  Declaration  of  Trust  authorizes  our  Board  to,  among  other  things,  issue  additional  common  or  preferred  shares,  or 
securities  convertible  or  exchangeable  into  equity  securities,  without  shareholder  approval.    We  may  issue  such  additional 
equity  or  convertible  securities  to  raise  additional  capital.    The  issuance  of  any  additional  common  or  preferred  shares  or 
convertible securities could be substantially dilutive to holders of our common shares.  Moreover, to the extent that we  issue 
restricted shares, options or warrants to purchase our common shares in the future and those options or warrants are exercised 
or  the  restricted  shares  vest,  our  shareholders  may  experience  further  dilution.    Holders  of  our  common  shares  have  no 
preemptive rights that entitle them to purchase a pro rata share of any offering of shares of any class or series and, therefore, 
such sales or offerings could result in increased dilution to our shareholders.  

We  may  issue  debt  and  equity  securities  or  securities  convertible  into  equity  securities,  any  of  which  may  be  senior  to  our 
common shares as to distributions and in liquidation, which could negatively affect the value of our common shares.  

During 2011 we issued 2.0 million cumulative convertible perpetual preferred shares, and we issued 683,000 common shares 
through a controlled equity offering.  In addition, we have outstanding 229,722 shares of unvested restricted stock and 272,201 
options to purchase shares of common stock at December 31, 2011. 

Corporate Risks 

The price of our common shares may fluctuate significantly. 

The market price of our common shares fluctuates based upon numerous factors, many of which are outside of our control.  A 
decline in our share price, whether related to our operating results or not, may constrain our ability to raise equity in pursuit of 
our business objectives.  In addition, a decline in price may affect the perceptions of lenders, tenants, or others with whom we 
transact.  Such parties may withdraw from doing business with us as a result.  An inability to raise capital at a suitable cost or at 
any cost, or to do business with certain tenants or other parties, could affect our operations and financial condition. 

Our failure to qualify as a REIT would result in higher taxes and reduced cash available for distribution to our shareholders. 

We intend to operate in a manner so as to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.  Our continued qualification as a 
REIT will depend on our satisfaction of certain asset, income, investment, organizational, distribution, shareholder ownership 
and other requirements on a continuing basis.  Our ability to satisfy the asset requirements depends upon our analysis of the fair 
market  values  of  our  assets,  some  of  which  are  not  susceptible  to  a  precise  determination,  and  for  which  we  will  not  obtain 
independent appraisals.  In addition, our compliance with the REIT income and asset requirements depends upon our ability to 
manage successfully the composition of our income and assets on an ongoing basis.  Moreover, the proper classification of an 
instrument as debt or equity for federal income tax purposes may be uncertain in some circumstances, which could affect the 
application of the REIT qualification requirements.  Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the  Internal Revenue Service 
(“IRS”)  will  not  contend  that  our  interests  in  subsidiaries  or  other  issuers  constitute  a  violation  of  the  REIT  requirements.  
Moreover, future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations may cause us to fail to qualify as a REIT. 

If we were to fail to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, we would be subject to federal income tax, including any applicable 
alternative  minimum  tax,  on  our  taxable  income  at  regular  corporate  rates,  and  distributions  to  shareholders  would  not  be 
deductible by us in computing our taxable income.  Any such corporate tax liability could be substantial and would reduce the 
amount of cash available for distribution to our shareholders, which in turn could have an adverse impact on the value of, and 
trading prices for, our common shares.  Unless entitled to relief under certain Code provisions, we also would be disqualified 
from taxation as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which we ceased to qualify as a REIT. 

Even if we qualify as a REIT, we may be subject to various federal income and excise taxes, as well as state and local taxes. 

Even if we qualify as a REIT, we may be subject to federal income and excise taxes in various situations, such as if we fail  to 
distribute all of our REIT taxable income. We also will be required to pay a 100% tax on non-arm’s length transactions between 
us and our TRS and on any net income from sales of property that the IRS successfully asserts was property held for sale to 
customers  in  the  ordinary  course.  Additionally,  we  may  be  subject  to  state  or  local  taxation  in  various  state  or  local 

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jurisdictions,  including  those  in  which  we  transact  business.    The  state  and  local  tax  laws  may  not  conform  to  the  federal 
income tax treatment.  Any taxes imposed on us would reduce our operating cash flow and net income.  

The rules dealing with federal income taxation are constantly under review by persons involved in the legislative process and 
by the IRS and the United States Treasury Department.   Changes to tax laws, which may have retroactive application, could 
adversely affect our shareholders or us.  We cannot predict how changes in tax laws might affect our shareholders or us. 

We are party to litigation in the ordinary course of business, and an unfavorable court ruling could have a negative effect on 
us. 

We are the defendant in a number of claims brought by various parties against us.  Although we intend to exercise due care and 
consideration in all aspects of our business, it is possible additional claims could be made against us.  We maintain insurance 
coverage including general liability coverage to help protect us in the event a claim is awarded; however, some claims  may be 
uninsured.  In the event that claims against us are successful and uninsured or underinsured, or we elect to settle claims that we 
determine are in our interest to settle, our operating results and cash flow could be adversely impacted.  In addition, an increase 
in claims and/or payments could result in higher insurance premiums, which could also adversely affect our operating results 
and cash flow. 

We are subject to various environmental laws and regulations which govern our operations and which may result in potential 
liability. 

Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations relating to the protection of the environment, a current 
or previous owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic 
substances  disposed,  stored,  released,  generated,  manufactured  or  discharged  from,  on,  at,  onto,  under  or  in  such  property. 
Environmental laws often impose such liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible 
for, the presence or release of such hazardous or toxic substance. The presence of such substances, or the failure to properly 
remediate such substances when present, released or discharged, may adversely affect the owner’s ability to sell or rent such 
property or to borrow using such property as collateral. The cost of any required remediation and the liability of  the owner or 
operator therefore as to any property is generally not limited under such environmental laws and could exceed the value of the 
property and/or the aggregate assets of the owner or operator. Persons who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or 
toxic substances may also be liable for the cost of removal or remediation of such substances at a disposal or treatment facility, 
whether or not such facility is owned or operated by such persons. In addition to any action required by  federal, state or local 
authorities, the presence or release of hazardous or toxic substances on or from any property could result in private plaintiffs 
bringing claims for personal injury or other causes of action. 

In  connection  with  ownership  (direct  or  indirect),  operation,  management  and  development  of  real  properties,  we  have  the 
potential  to  be  liable  for  remediation,  releases  or  injury.  In  addition,  environmental  laws  impose  on  owners  or  operators  the 
requirement  of  ongoing  compliance  with  rules  and  regulations  regarding  business-related  activities  that  may  affect  the 
environment. Such activities include, for example, the ownership or use of transformers or underground tanks, the treatment or 
discharge  of  waste  waters  or  other  materials,  the  removal  or  abatement  of  asbestos-containing  materials  (“ACMs”)  or  lead-
containing  paint  during  renovations  or  otherwise,  or  notification  to  various  parties  concerning  the  potential  presence  of 
regulated matters, including ACMs. Failure to comply with such requirements could result in difficulty in the lease or sale of 
any affected property and/or the imposition of monetary penalties, fines or other sanctions in addition to the costs required to 
attain compliance.  Several of our properties have or may contain ACMs or underground storage tanks; however, we are not 
aware of any potential environmental liability which could reasonably be expected to have a material impact on our financial 
position  or  results  of  operations.  No  assurance  can  be  given  that  future  laws,  ordinances  or  regulations  will  not  impose  any 
material environmental requirement or liability, or that a material adverse environmental condition does not otherwise exist. 

Restrictions on the ownership of our common shares are in place to preserve our REIT status. 

Our Declaration of Trust restricts ownership by any one shareholder to no more than 9.8% of our outstanding common shares, 
subject to certain exceptions granted by our Board.  The ownership limit is intended to ensure that we maintain our REIT status 
given that the Code imposes certain limitations on the ownership of the stock of a REIT.  Not more than 50% in value of our 
outstanding  shares  of  beneficial  interest  may  be  owned,  directly  or  indirectly  by  five  or  fewer  individuals  (as  defined  in  the 
Code) during the last half of any taxable year.  If an individual or entity were found to own constructively more than  9.8% in 
value  of  our  outstanding  shares,  then  any  excess  shares  would  be  transferred  by  operation  of  our  Declaration  of  Trust  to  a 
charitable trust, which would sell such shares for the benefit of the shareholder in accordance with procedures specified in our 
Declaration of Trust. 

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The ownership limit may discourage a change in control, may discourage tender offers for our  common shares, and may limit 
the opportunities for our shareholders to receive a premium for their shares.  Upon due consideration, our Board previously had 
granted  a  limited  exception  to  this  restriction  for  certain  shareholders  who  requested  an  increase  in  their  ownership  limit, 
however the Board has no obligation to grant such limited exceptions in the future. 

Certain anti-takeover provisions of our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws may inhibit a change of our control. 

Certain provisions contained in our Declaration of Trust and Bylaws and the Maryland General Corporation Law, as applicable 
to Maryland REITs, may discourage a third party from making a tender offer or acquisition proposal to us. These provisions 
and  actions  may  delay,  deter  or  prevent  a  change  in  control  or  the  removal  of  existing  management.  These  provisions  and 
actions  also  may  delay  or  prevent  the  shareholders  from  receiving  a  premium  for  their  common  shares  of  beneficial  interest 
over then-prevailing market prices.  

These provisions and actions include: 

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the REIT ownership limit described above; 

authorization  of  the  issuance  of  our  preferred  shares  of  beneficial  interest  with  powers,  preferences  or  rights  to  be 
determined by our Board; 

special  meetings  of  our  shareholders  may  be  called  only  by  the  chairman  of  our  Board,  the  president,  one-third  of  the 
Trustees, or the secretary upon the written request of the holders of shares entitled to cast not less than a majority of all 
the votes entitled to be cast at such meeting; 

a two-thirds shareholder vote is required to approve some amendments to our Declaration of Trust; 

our Bylaws contain advance-notice requirements for proposals to be presented at shareholder meetings; and 

our Board, without the approval of our shareholders, may from time to time (i) amend our Declaration of Trust to increase 
or  decrease  the  aggregate  number  of  shares  of  beneficial  interest,  or  the  number  of  shares  of  beneficial  interest  of  any 
class, that we have authority to issue, and (ii) reclassify any unissued shares of beneficial interest into one or more classes 
or series of shares of beneficial interest. 

In addition, the Trust, by Board action, may elect to be subject to certain provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law 
that inhibit takeovers such as the provision that permits the Board by way of resolution to classify itself, notwithstanding any 
provision our Declaration of Trust or Bylaws. 

Certain officers and trustees may have potential conflicts of interests with respect to properties contributed to the Operating 
Partnership in exchange for OP Units. 

Certain of our officers and  members of our Board of Trustees own OP Units obtained in exchange for contributions  of their 
partnership interests in properties to the Operating Partnership.  By virtue of this exchange, these individuals may have been 
able to defer some, if  not all, of the income tax liability they could have incurred if they sold the properties  for cash.   As a 
result, these individuals may have potential conflicts of interest with respect to these properties, such as sales or refinancings 
that might result in federal income tax consequences.  

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments. 

None. 

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Item 2.  Properties 

As  of  December  31,  2011,  we  owned  and  managed  a  portfolio  of  83  shopping  centers  and  one  office  building  with 
approximately 15.2 million square feet of gross leasable area owned directly by us or our unconsolidated joint ventures.  Our 
combined portfolio reflected in Item 2 represents consolidated properties and unconsolidated joint venture properties at 100%.  
Of our consolidated properties, 17 are encumbered by mortgage loans aggregating $325.8 million. Of our unconsolidated joint 
venture  partner’s  properties,  20  are  encumbered  by  mortgage  loans  totaling  $396.4  million,  of  which  $102.0  million  is  our 
proportionate share. 

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Property NameOwnership %Year Built/ Acquired/ RedevelopedTotalGLA  % Leased Average base rent per leased SFAnchor Tenants (1)CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIOFLORIDA (7)Coral Creek Shops100%1992/2002/NA109,312        96.6%16.33$         PublixNaples Towne Centre100%1982/1996/2003134,707        89.8%5.62             Beall's, Save-A-Lot, (Goodwill)River City Marketplace 100%2005/2005/NA551,428        98.8%16.18           Ashley Furniture Home Store, Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Gander Mountain, Michaels, OfficeMax, PETsMART, Ross Dress For Less, Wallace Theaters, (Lowe's), (Wal-Mart Supercenter)River Crossing Centre100%1998/2003/NA62,038          100.0%12.37           PublixRivertowne Square100%1980/1998/2010148,643        89.3%8.24             Beall's Outlet, Winn-DixieThe Crossroads100%1988/2002/NA120,092        94.3%14.54           PublixVillage Lakes Shopping Center100%1987/1997/NA186,496        69.2%8.61             Beall's Outlet, Sweet Bay (2)Total / Average1,312,716     92.1%13.10$         GEORGIA (5)Centre at Woodstock100%1997/2004/NA86,748          88.6%11.51$         PublixConyers Crossing100%1978/1998/NA170,475        99.4%5.14             Burlington Coat Factory, Hobby LobbyHolcomb Center100%1986/1996/2010107,053        77.0%11.40           Studio Movie Grill Horizon Village100%1996/2002/NA97,001          75.2%10.99           Movie Tavern (3)Mays Crossing100%1984/1997/2007137,284        94.8%6.67             Big Lots, Dollar Tree, Value Village-Sublease of ARCA Inc.Total / Average598,561        88.8%8.22$           ILLINOIS (1)Liberty Square100%1987/2010/2008107,369        85.8%12.74$         Jewel-OscoTotal / Average107,369        85.8%12.74$         INDIANA (1)Merchants' Square 100%1970/2010/NA278,875        84.1%10.53$         Cost Plus, Hobby Lobby (2), (Marsh Supermarket)Total / Average278,875        84.1%10.53$                                                                                                    
 
 
 
 
 
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Property NameOwnership %Year Built/ Acquired/ RedevelopedTotalGLA  % Leased Average base rent per leased SFAnchor Tenants (1)MICHIGAN (22)Beacon Square 100%2004/2004/NA51,387          91.8%16.78$         (Home Depot)Clinton Pointe100%1992/2003/NA135,330        96.8%9.89             OfficeMax, Sports Authority, (Target)Clinton Valley 100%1977/1996/2009201,282        96.4%11.90           DSW Shoe Warehouse, Hobby Lobby, Office DepotEdgewood Towne Center100%1990/1996/200185,757          93.1%10.34           OfficeMax, (Sam's Club), (Target)Fairlane Meadows100%1987/2003/2007157,246        98.3%14.37           Best Buy,  Citi Trends, (Burlington Coat Factory), (Target)Fraser Shopping Center100%1977/1996/NA68,326          100.0%6.78             Oakridge MarketGaines Marketplace 100%2004/2004/NA392,169        100.0%4.66             Meijer, Staples, Target Hoover Eleven100%1989/2003/NA288,184        92.8%12.62           Kroger, Marshalls, OfficeMaxJackson Crossing100%1967/1996/2002398,526        93.9%9.85             Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Jackson 10 Theater, Kohl's, T.J. Maxx, Toys "R" Us, (Sears), (Target)Jackson West100%1996/1996/1999210,321        97.5%7.17             Lowe's, Michaels, OfficeMaxKentwood Towne Centre77.9%1988/1996//NA184,152        93.0%6.06             Hobby Lobby-Sublease of Rubloff Development Group, OfficeMax, (Rooms Today), (BuyBuyBaby)Lake Orion Plaza100%1977/1996/NA141,073        100.0%4.04             Hollywood Super Market, KmartLakeshore Marketplace100%1996/2003/NA346,854        96.9%8.24             Barnes & Noble, Dunham's, Elder-Beerman, Hobby Lobby, T.J. Maxx, Toys "R" Us, (Target)Livonia Plaza100%1988/2003/NA136,422        94.9%10.40           Kroger, TJ MaxxNew Towne Plaza100%1975/1996/2005192,587        100.0%10.48           DSW Shoe Warehouse, Jo-Ann, Kohl'sOak Brook Square100%1982/1996/2008152,373        96.3%8.81             Hobby Lobby, T.J. MaxxRoseville Towne Center100%1963/1996/2004246,968        100.0%7.04             Marshalls, Office Depot (2), Wal-MartSouthfield Plaza100%1969/1996/2003165,999        98.0%7.62             Big Lots, Burlington Coat Factory, MarshallsTel-Twelve100%1968/1996/2005523,411        100.0%10.82           Best Buy, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Lowe's, Meijer, Michaels, Office Depot, PETsMARTThe Auburn Mile100%2000/1999/NA90,553          100.0%10.79Jo-Ann, Staples, (Best Buy), (Costco), (Meijer), (Target)West Oaks I100%1979/1996/2004243,987        100.0%9.70             Best Buy, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Gander Mountain, Old Navy, Home Goods & Michaels-Sublease of JLPK-Novi LLCWest Oaks II100%1986/1996/2000167,954        97.6%16.52           Jo-Ann, Marshalls, (Bed Bath & Beyond), (Big Lots), (Kohl's), (Toys "R" Us), (Value City Furniture)Total / Average4,580,861     97.4%9.39$           MISSOURI (2)Heritage Place100%1989/2011/2005269,254        90.9%13.26$         Dierberg's Market, Marshalls, Office Depot, T.J. MaxxTown & Country Crossing100%2008/2011/2011141,996        84.4%24.51Whole Foods, (Target)Total / Average411,250        88.6%16.96$         OHIO (5)Crossroads Centre100%2001/2001/NA344,045        92.3%9.11$           Giant Eagle, Home Depot, Michaels, T.J. Maxx, (Target)OfficeMax Center100%1994/1996/NA22,930          100.0%12.10           OfficeMaxRossford Pointe100%2006/2005/NA47,477          100.0%10.18           MC Sporting Goods, PETsMARTSpring Meadows Place100%1987/1996/2005211,817        93.2%11.27           Ashley Furniture, OfficeMax, PETsMART, T.J. Maxx, (Best Buy), (Big Lots), (Dick's Sporting Goods),  (Guitar Center), (Kroger), (Sam's Club), (Target)Troy Towne Center100%1990/1996/2003144,485        99.0%6.42             Kohl's, (Wal-Mart Supercenter)Total / Average770,754        94.5%9.33$           TENNESSEE (1)Northwest Crossing100%1989/1999/2006124,453        100.0%9.58$           HH Gregg, OfficeMax, Ross Dress For Less, (Wal-Mart Supercenter) Total / Average124,453        100.0%9.58$           VIRGINIA (2)The Town Center at Aquia Office (5)100%1989/1998/NA98,147          91.8%26.06$         Northrop GrummanThe Town Center at Aquia100%1989/1998/NA40,518          100.0%10.64           Regal CinemasTotal / Average138,665        94.2%21.28$         WISCONSIN (3)East Town Plaza100%1992/2000/2000208,675        84.3%8.40$           Burlington Coat Factory, Jo-Ann, Marshalls, (Menards), (Shopko), (Toys "R" Us)The Shoppes at Fox River100%2009/2010/2011135,566        95.7%16.44           Pick N' Save, (Target)West Allis Towne Centre100%1987/1996/2011326,271        91.3%8.29             Burlington Coat Factory, Kmart, Office DepotTotal / Average670,512        90.0%10.10$         CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO SUBTOTAL / AVERAGE8,994,016     94.3%10.48$                                                                                                    
 
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Property NameOwnership %Year Built/ Acquired/ RedevelopedTotal GLA  % Leased Average base rent per leased SFAnchor Tenants (1)JOINT VENTURE PORTFOLIO (AT 100%)FLORIDA (13)Cocoa Commons 30%2001/2007/200890,116          78.9%11.88$         PublixCypress Point 30%1983/2007/NA167,280        93.8%11.75           Burlington Coat Factory, The Fresh MarketKissimmee West 7%2005/2005/NA115,586        92.7%11.61           Jo-Ann, Marshalls, (SuperTarget)Marketplace of Delray 30%1981/2005/2010238,901        90.2%12.47           Office Depot, Ross Dress For Less, Winn-DixieMartin Square 30%1981/2005/NA331,105        91.2%6.27             Home Depot, Sears, StaplesMission Bay Plaza 30%1989/2004/NA263,721        93.0%21.29           The Fresh Market, Golfsmith, LA Fitness Sports Club, OfficeMax, Toys "R" UsShoppes of Lakeland 7%1985/1996/NA181,988        96.3%12.02           Ashley Furniture, Michaels, Staples, (Target)The Plaza at Delray20%1979/2004/NA326,763        93.8%15.79           Books-A-Million, Marshalls, Publix, Regal Cinemas, Ross Dress For Less, StaplesTreasure Coast Commons 30%1996/2004/NA92,979          100.0%12.42           Barnes & Noble, OfficeMax, Sports AuthorityVillage of Oriole Plaza 30%1986/2005/NA155,770        95.2%12.85           PublixVillage Plaza 30%1989/2004/NA146,755        72.1%13.17           Big LotsVista Plaza 30%1998/2004/NA109,761        96.4%13.08           Bed Bath & Beyond, Michaels, Total Wine & More West Broward Shopping Center 30%1965/2005/NA156,073        97.6%10.84           Badcock, DD's Discounts, Save-A-Lot, US Postal ServiceTotal / Average2,376,798     91.9%12.89$         GEORGIA (2)Collins Pointe Plaza 20%1987/2006/2010101,637        91.7%8.55$           Goodwill Paulding Pavilion 20%1995/2006/200884,846          100.0%13.94Sports Authority, StaplesTotal / Average186,483        95.5%11.10$         ILLINOIS (2)Market Plaza 20%1965/2007/2009163,054        89.1%15.04$         Jewel Osco, StaplesRolling Meadows Shopping Center20%1956/2008/1995134,236        89.9%11.59           Jewel Osco, Northwest Community Hospital Total / Average297,290        89.5%13.50$         INDIANA (1)Nora Plaza 7%1958/2007/2002139,905        96.8%13.19$         Marshalls, Whole Foods, (Target)Total / Average139,905        96.8%13.19$         MARLAND (1)Crofton Centre 20%1974/1996/NA252,491        93.7%7.71$           Basics/Metro, Gold's Gym, KmartTotal / Average252,491        93.7%7.71$           MICHIGAN (8)Gratiot Crossing 30%1980/2005/NA165,544        91.0%8.49$           Jo-Ann, KmartHunter's Square 30%1988/2005/NA354,323        92.3%16.64           Bed Bath & Beyond, BuyBuyBaby, Loehmann's, Marshalls, T.J. MaxxMillennium Park 30%2000/2005/NA281,374        89.7%13.97           Home Depot, Marshalls, Michaels, PETsMART, (Costco), (Meijer)Southfield Plaza Expansion 50%1987/1996/200319,410          81.5%14.78           The Shops at Old Orchard 30%1972/2007/201196,994          90.8%18.97           Plum MarketTroy Marketplace 30%2000/2005/2010222,193        97.5%14.69           Famous Furniture, Golfsmith, LA Fitness, Nordstrom Rack, PETsMART, (REI)West Acres Commons 40%1998/2001/NA95,089          87.4%8.15             Family FareWinchester Center 30%1980/2005/NA314,734        90.3%12.19           Dick's Sporting Goods, Linens 'N Things (4), Marshalls, Michaels, PETsMART, (Kmart)Total / Average1,549,661     91.5%13.70$         NEW JERSEY (1)Chester Springs Shopping Center 20%1970/1996/1999223,201        89.6%13.95$         Marshalls, Shop-Rite Supermarket, StaplesTotal / Average223,201        89.6%13.95$         OHIO (1)Olentangy Plaza 20%1981/2007/1997253,474        95.1%10.17$         Eurolife Furniture, Marshalls, Micro Center, Columbus Asia Market-Sublease of SuperValu, Tuesday MorningTotal / Average253,474        95.1%10.17$         JV SUBTOTAL / AVERAGE AT 100%5,279,303     92.1%12.77$         PORTFOLIO TOTAL / AVERAGE14,273,319   93.5%11.32$                                                                                                    
Our  leases  for  tenant  space  under  19,000  square  feet  generally  have  terms  ranging  from  three  to  five  years.    Tenant  leases 
greater than 19,000 square feet generally have lease terms in excess of five years or more, mostly comprised of anchor tenants.  
Many  of  the  anchor  leases  contain  provisions  allowing  the  tenant  the  option  of  extending  the  lease  term  at  expiration  at 
contracted  rental  rates  that  often  include  fixed  rent  increases,  consumer  price  index  adjustments  or  other  market  rate 
adjustments  from  the  prior  base  rent.    The  majority  of  our  leases  provide  for  monthly  payment  of  base  rent  in  advance, 
percentage  rent  based  on  the  tenant’s  sales  volume,  reimbursement  of  the  tenant’s  allocable  real  estate  taxes,  insurance  and 
common area maintenance (“CAM”) expenses and reimbursement for utility costs if not directly metered. 

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Property NameOwnership %Year Built/ Acquired/ RedevelopedTotal GLA  % Leased Average base rent per leased SFAnchor Tenants (1)CONSOLIDATED PORTFOLIO FUTURE REDEVELOPMENTS/ AVAILABLE FOR SALE (4):Eastridge Commons100%1990/1996/2001169,676        50.4%8.57$           Office Depot (2), T.J. Maxx, (Target)Pelican Plaza100%1983/1997/NA105,873        35.1%9.56             Promenade at Pleasant Hill100%1993/2004/NA280,225        51.9%9.63             Farmers Home Furniture, PublixSouthbay Shopping Center100%1978/1998/NA83,890          26.7%11.71           Total / Average639,664        45.4%9.47$           JOINT VENTURE PORTFOLIOUNDER REDEVELOPMENT (2):Peachtree Hill 20%1986/2007/NA112,407        86.8%10.34$         Kroger, LA Fitness (6)The Shops on Lane Avenue20%1952/2007/2004134,876        99.0%20.57Bed Bath & Beyond, Whole Foods (7)Total / Average247,283        93.5%16.29$         15,160,266   91.4%11.36$         Footnotes(1)  Anchor tenants are any tenant over 19,000 square feet.  Tenants in parenthesis represent non-company owned GLA.(2)  Tenant closed - lease obligated.(3)  Space delivered to tenant.(4)  Tenant closed in Bankruptcy, lease guaranteed by CVS.(5)  Represents the Office Building at The Town Center at Aquia.(6)  Current construction of new 45,000 square foot LA Fitness replaces 41,000 square feet of vacant non-anchor space.(7)  Current construction of new 35,000 square foot Whole Foods replaces former 21,000 square foot store.COMBINED PORTFOLIO TOTAL / AVERAGE                                                                                            
 
 
Major Tenants 

The following table sets  forth as of December 31,  2011 the gross leasable area, or GLA, of our existing properties leased to 
tenants in our combined properties portfolio: 

The following table depicts as of December 31, 2011 information regarding leases with the 25 largest tenants in our combined 
properties portfolio: 

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Type of TenantAnnualized Base Rent% of Total Annualized Base Rent GLA (2)% of Total GLA (2)Anchor (1)78,063,259$       50.1%9,389,16461.9%Retail (non-anchor)77,617,30049.9%5,771,10238.1%     Total155,680,559$     100.0%15,160,266100.0%(1) We define anchor tenants as tenants occupying a space consisting of 19,000 square feet or more.(2) GLA owned directly by us or our unconsolidated joint ventures.Tenant NameCredit RatingS&P/Moody's (1)Number of LeasesGLA % of Total GLA (2)Total AnnualizedBaseRent AnnualizedBaseRentPSF % of Annualized Base RentT.J. Maxx/MarshallsA/A323              720,738       4.8%6,825,036$      9.47$           4.4%Home DepotA-/A33                384,690       2.5%3,110,250        8.09             2.0%Dollar TreeNR/NR31              328,967       2.2%2,935,412        8.92             1.9%Publix Super MarketNR/NR8                372,141       2.5%2,790,512        7.50             1.8%OfficeMaxB-/B111              252,045       1.7%2,710,828        10.76           1.7%Jo-Ann FabricsB/B26                218,993       1.4%2,542,174        11.61           1.6%Burlington Coat FactoryNR/NR5                360,867       2.4%2,376,333        6.59             1.5%PETsMARTBB+/NR7                160,428       1.1%2,367,142        14.76           1.5%Bed Bath & Beyond/Buy Buy BabyBBB+/NR6                192,753       1.3%2,245,794        11.65           1.4%Best BuyBBB-/Baa25                176,677       1.2%2,238,008        12.67           1.4%StaplesBBB/Baa29                181,569       1.2%2,142,437        11.80           1.4%Michaels StoresB-/B39                199,724       1.3%2,124,876        10.64           1.4%Kmart/SearsCCC+/B35                475,511       3.1%2,086,159        4.39             1.3%Gander MountainNR/NR2                159,791       1.1%1,899,745        11.89           1.2%Office DepotB-/B27                173,550       1.1%1,847,145        10.64           1.2%Lowe's Home CentersA-/A32                270,394       1.8%1,822,956        6.74             1.2%MeijerNR/NR2                397,428       2.6%1,731,560        4.36             1.1%KrogerBBB/Baa23                201,469       1.3%1,676,417        8.32             1.1%Hobby LobbyNR/NR5                276,173       1.8%1,640,038        5.94             1.1%Whole FoodsBB+/NR3                92,675         0.6%1,585,908        17.11           1.0%Jewel-OscoB+/B13                162,982       1.1%1,584,293        9.72             1.0%LA Fitness Sports ClubNR/NR2                76,833         0.5%1,581,552        20.58           1.0%Kohl'sBBB+/Baa15                276,972       1.8%1,491,739        5.39             1.0%The Sports AuthorityB-/NR3                126,653       0.8%1,383,219        10.92           0.9%Ross StoresBBB+/NR5                138,058       0.9%1,339,880        9.71             0.9%Sub-Total top 25 tenants170            6,378,081    42.1%56,079,4138.7936.0%Remaining tenants1,382         7,324,095    48.3%99,601,146      13.60           64.0%Sub-Total all tenants1,552         13,702,176  90.4%155,680,55911.36$         100.0%Vacant356            1,458,090    9.6%N/AN/AN/ATotal including vacant1,908         15,160,266  100.0%155,680,559$  N/A100.0%(1) Latest company filings per Credit Risk Monitor.(2) GLA owned directly by us or our unconsolidated joint ventures.                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
Lease Expirations 

The following tables set forth a schedule of lease expirations for the next ten years and thereafter, assuming that no renewal 
options are exercised for our combined portfolio: 

ALL TENANTS 

ANCHOR TENANTS (greater than 19,000 square feet) 

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YearNumber of LeasesAverage Annualized Base RentTotal Annualized Base Rent% of Total Annualized Base RentGLA(2)% of GLA (per square foot)(1)34              9.77$               1,629,190$      1.1%166,799           1.1%2012232            12.62               13,655,511      8.8%1,081,675        7.1%2013273            11.77               18,230,147      11.7%1,548,646        10.2%2014273            10.72               18,252,623      11.7%1,702,156        11.2%2015206            11.45               18,890,808      12.1%1,650,402        10.9%2016217            11.94               23,352,311      15.0%1,955,492        12.9%201798              12.26               14,085,417      9.0%1,149,264        7.6%201844              11.64               7,462,381        4.8%640,867           4.2%201936              10.46               7,415,502        4.8%708,974           4.7%202036              9.88                 5,038,604        3.2%509,891           3.4%202145              10.79               8,762,886        5.6%812,038           5.4%2022+58              10.64               18,905,179      12.2%1,775,972        11.7%Sub-Total1,552         11.36155,680,559100.0%13,702,176      90.4%Leased (3)22              N/AN/AN/A160,486           1.0%Vacant334            N/AN/AN/A1,297,604        8.6%Total1,908         11.36$             155,680,559$  100.0%15,160,266      100.0%(1)  Tenants currently under month to month lease or in the process of renewal.(2)  GLA owned directly by us or our unconsolidated joint ventures.(3)  Lease has been executed, but space has not yet been delivered.Expiring Leases As of December 31, 2011YearNumber of LeasesAverage Annualized Base RentTotal Annualized Base Rent% of Total Annualized Base RentGLA(2)% of GLA (per square foot)(1)3                7.71$               648,658$         0.8%84,143             0.9%20128                5.86                 2,052,805        2.6%350,548           3.7%201322              7.62                 5,938,753        7.6%779,162           8.3%201420              6.54                 5,906,658        7.6%902,836           9.6%201527              8.62                 9,102,319        11.7%1,055,498        11.2%201631              8.85                 10,898,584      14.0%1,231,620        13.1%201724              10.58               8,989,764        11.5%849,341           9.0%201813              9.92                 5,105,945        6.5%514,468           5.5%201912              9.22                 5,553,053        7.1%602,164           6.4%20206                6.56                 2,321,861        3.0%354,080           3.8%202119              9.75                 6,642,399        8.5%681,160           7.3%2022+23              9.53                 14,902,460      19.1%1,563,445        16.7%Sub-Total208            8.7078,063,259100.0%8,968,465        95.5%Leased (3)1                N/AN/AN/A40,461             0.4%Vacant8                N/AN/AN/A380,238           4.0%Total217            8.70$               78,063,259$    100.0%9,389,164        100.0%(1)  Tenants currently under month to month lease or in the process of renewal.(2)  GLA owned directly by us or our unconsolidated joint ventures.(3)  Lease has been executed, but space has not yet been delivered.Expiring Anchor Leases As of December 31, 2011                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
NON-ANCHOR TENANTS (less than 19,000 square feet) 

Land Held for Development and/or Sale 

At December 31, 2011, we owned three projects under pre-development and various parcels of land adjacent to certain of our 
existing developed properties located in Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia.   It is our policy to start vertical 
construction  on  new  development  projects  only  after  the  project  has  received  entitlements,  significant  anchor  leasing 
commitments, construction financing and joint venture partner commitments, if appropriate.  

During the fourth quarter of 2011, we commenced Phase I construction on our ground up development in Jacksonville, Florida 
which  will  be  anchored  by  a  45,000  square  foot  Dick’s  Sporting  Goods  and  a  25,000  square  foot  Marshalls  and  will  also 
include  approximately  20,000  square  feet  of  non-anchor  space.   As  of  December  31,  2011  Phase  I  was  79.0%  leased.    Our 
intention remains to hold the remaining land for the project as well as the other two development sites until it is economically 
feasible to develop the planned retail sites.   

Our  development  and  construction  activities  are  subject  to  risks  such  as  inability  to  obtain  the  necessary  zoning  or  other 
governmental  approvals  for  a  project,  determination  that  the  expected  return  on  a  project  is  not  sufficient  to  warrant 
continuation of the planned development or change in plan or scope for the development.  If any of these events occur, we may 
record an impairment provision.  

During the fourth quarter of 2011, we concluded that our estimated sales prices at multiple locations were lower than previously 
estimated, and as a result we recorded an impairment provision of $5.0 million.  In addition, we decided to forego our plans to 
develop a mixed-use project located in Stafford County, Virginia and determined that our best alternative is to sell the property 
in  parcels.   Our  change  in  plan  triggered  an  impairment  provision  of  $6.5  million.    In  2010,  we  recorded  an  impairment 
provision of $28.8 million related to developable land that we decided to market for sale.  There was no impairment provision 
for the year ended December 31, 2009.   For a detailed discussion of these projects, refer to Notes 1 and 7 of the notes to the 
consolidated financial statements. 

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YearNumber of LeasesAverage Annualized Base RentAnnualized Base Rent% of Total Annualized Base RentGLA(2)% of GLA (per square foot)(1)31              11.86$             980,531$         1.3%82,656             1.4%2012224            15.87               11,602,706      14.9%731,127           12.7%2013251            15.97               12,291,394      15.8%769,484           13.3%2014253            15.45               12,345,966      15.9%799,320           13.9%2015179            16.45               9,788,489        12.6%594,904           10.3%2016186            17.20               12,453,726      16.0%723,872           12.5%201774              16.99               5,095,654        6.6%299,923           5.2%201831              18.64               2,356,437        3.0%126,399           2.2%201924              17.44               1,862,449        2.4%106,810           1.9%202030              17.44               2,716,743        3.5%155,811           2.7%202126              16.20               2,120,487        2.7%130,878           2.3%2022+35              18.83               4,002,718        5.3%212,527           3.6%Sub-Total1,344         16.4077,617,300100.0%4,733,711        82.0%Leased (3)21              N/AN/AN/A120,025           2.1%Vacant326            N/AN/AN/A917,366           15.9%Total1,691         16.40$             77,617,300$    100.0%5,771,102        100.0%(1)  Tenants currently under month to month lease or in the process of renewal.(2)  GLA owned directly by us or our unconsolidated joint ventures.(3)  Lease has been executed, but space has not yet been delivered.Expiring Non-Anchor Leases As of December 31, 2011                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Insurance 

Our tenants are generally responsible under their leases for providing adequate insurance on the spaces they lease.  We believe 
that  our  properties  are  adequately  covered  by  commercial  general  liability,  fire,  flood,  terrorism,  environmental,  and  where 
necessary, hurricane and  windstorm insurance coverages,  which are all provided by reputable companies,  with commercially 
reasonable exclusions, deductibles and limits. 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings. 

We are currently involved in certain litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. 

In December 2008, John Carlo, Inc. (“Carlo”) filed a lawsuit against  us and J. Raymond Construction Company (“JRCC”) in 
the Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Duval, Florida related to a dispute regarding final payment for concrete and 
road work for a development  project in Florida.  On March 10, 2011, a settlement was reached as a result of which Carlo  was 
paid an additional amount for concrete and road work improvements relating to the 2008 River City Marketplace development 
project.  That amount was added to our investment in income producing property for accounting purposes.  In connection with 
that settlement, the Carlo suit was dismissed with prejudice. 

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. 

Market Information  
Our common shares are currently listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “RPT”.  On 
March 1, 2012, the closing price of our common shares on the NYSE was $11.12. 

Shareholder Return Performance Graph 
The following line graph sets forth the cumulative total return on a $100 investment (assuming the reinvestment of dividends) 
in each of our common shares, the NAREIT Equity Index, and the S&P 500 Index for the period December 31,  2001 through 
December 31, 2011.  The stock price performance shown is not necessarily indicative of future price performance.  

The following table depicts high and low closing prices per share for each quarter in 2011 and 2010: 

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Period EndingIndex12/31/0112/31/0212/31/0312/31/0412/31/0512/31/0612/31/0712/31/0812/31/0912/31/1012/31/11Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust100.00134.18206.87250.61220.27333.96199.0563.65108.73150.50126.23NAREIT Equity100.00103.82142.37187.33210.12283.78239.25148.99190.69244.01264.25S&P 500100.0077.90100.24111.15116.61135.03142.4589.75113.50130.59133.3505010015020025030035040012/31/0112/31/0212/31/0312/31/0412/31/0512/31/0612/31/0712/31/0812/31/0912/31/1012/31/11Index ValueComparison of Cumulative Total ReturnRamco-Gershenson Properties TrustNAREIT EquityS&P 500Quarter EndedHighLowMarch 31, 2011$13.51$12.43June 30, 201113.1412.04September 30, 201112.688.19December 31, 20119.977.60March 31, 2010$11.71$8.91June 30, 201012.979.62September 30, 201011.949.69December 31, 201012.4510.82                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Holders  

The number of holders of record of our common shares was 1,611 at March 1, 2012.  A substantially greater number of holders 
are beneficial owners whose shares of record are held by banks, brokers and other financial institutions.   

Dividends  

We declared the following cash distributions per share to our common shareholders for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 
2010: 

Under the Code, a REIT must meet certain requirements, including a requirement that it distribute to its shareholders at least 
90% of its REIT taxable income annually, excluding net capital gain.  Distributions paid by us are at the discretion of our Board 
and depend on our actual net income available to common shareholders, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements, 
the annual distribution requirements under REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as the Board deems relevant.   

We have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “DRIP”) which allows our common shareholders to acquire additional common 
shares by automatically reinvesting cash dividends. Shares are acquired pursuant to the DRIP at a price equal to the prevailing 
market price of such common shares, without payment of any brokerage commission or service charge. Common shareholders 
who do not participate in the DRIP continue to receive cash distributions as declared. 

Distributions  on  our  7.25%  Series  D  Cumulative  Convertible  Perpetual  Preferred  Shares  declared  in  2011  totaled  $2.67  per 
share and reflected the period commencing on the issuance date of April 6, 2011 through year end.  We do not believe that the 
preferential rights available to the holders of our preferred shares or the financial covenants contained in our debt agreements 
had or will have an adverse effect on our ability to pay dividends in the normal course of business to our common shareholders 
or to distribute amounts necessary to maintain our qualification as a REIT. 

For information on our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2011, refer to Item 12 of Part III of this report and Note 
19 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

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DividendRecord DateDistributionPayment DateMarch 20, 20110.1633$         April 1, 2011June 20, 20110.1633July 1, 2011September 20, 20110.1633October 1, 2011December 20, 20110.1633January 3, 2012DividendRecord DateDistributionPayment DateMarch 20, 20100.1633$         April 1, 2010June 20, 20100.1633July 1, 2010September 20, 20100.1633October 1, 2010December 20, 20100.1633January 3, 2011                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 6. Selected Financial Data  

The following table sets forth our selected consolidated financial data and should be read in conjunction with the  consolidated 
financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) included elsewhere in this report.  

(1) 

Property operating income is a non-GAAP measure that consists of rental income and other property income, less real estate taxes, recoverable and non-
recoverable operating expenses.  This measure is used internally to evaluate the performance of property operations and we consider it to be a significant 
measure.  Property operating income should not be considered an alternative measure of operating results or cash flow from operations as determined in 
accordance with GAAP. 

(2)  Under  the  National  Association  of  Real  Estate  Investment  Trusts  (“NAREIT”)  definition,  FFO  represents  net  income  attributable  to  common 
shareholders, excluding extraordinary items (as defined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), gains 
(losses)  on  sales  of  depreciable  property,  plus  real  estate  related  depreciation  and  amortization  (excluding  amortization  of  financing  costs),  and  after 
adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. In addition, NAREIT has recently clarified its definition of FFO to exclude impairment 
provisions on depreciable property and equity investments in depreciable property.  See “Funds From Operations” in Item 7 for a discussion of FFO and 
a reconciliation of FFO to net income.  

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20112010200920082007Operating Data:Total revenue121,320$     113,217$     114,876$     124,150$     135,047$     Property operating income (1)80,79975,26076,53981,58991,706(Loss) income from continuing operations(37,308)(21,765)11,77530,03142,519Gain on sale of real estate assets9,638467,89619,13232,643Net (loss) income (28,500)(23,724)15,93627,43245,985Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest   in subsidiaries1,7423,576(2,216)(3,931)(7,310)Preferred share dividends(5,244)          -                   -                   -                   (3,146)          Loss on redemption of preferred shares-                   -                   -                   -                   (1,269)          Net (loss) income available to common shareholders(32,002)$      (20,148)$      13,720$       23,501$       34,260$       (Loss) earnings per common share, basic  Continuing operarations(1.05)$          (0.51)$          0.43$           1.41$           1.74$             Discontinued operations0.21(0.06)0.19(0.14)0.18Basic (loss) earnings (0.84)$          (0.57)$          0.62$           1.27$           1.92$           (Loss) earnings per common share, diluted  Continuing operarations(1.05)$          (0.51)$          0.43$           1.41$           1.73$             Discontinued operations0.21(0.06)0.19(0.14)0.18Diluted (loss) earnings (0.84)$          (0.57)$          0.62$           1.27$           1.91$           Weighted average shares outstanding:  Basic 38,46635,04622,19318,47117,851  Diluted38,46635,04622,19318,47818,529Cash dividends declared per RPT preferred share2.67$           -$             -$             -$             -$             Cash dividends declared per RPT common share0.65$           0.65$           0.79$           1.62$           1.85$           Cash distributions to RPT preferred shareholders3,432$         -$             -$             -$             -$             Cash distributions to RPT common shareholders25,203$       22,501$       17,974$       34,338$       32,156$       Balance Sheet Data (at December 31):Cash and cash equivalents12,155$       10,175$       8,432$         4,816$         14,483$       Investment in real estate (before accumulated depreciation)1,084,4571,074,0951,002,8551,010,7141,049,764Total assets1,048,8231,052,829997,9571,014,5261,088,499Mortgages and notes payable518,512571,694552,836663,189691,644Total liabilities567,649613,463591,392701,488765,742Total RPT shareholders' equity449,075402,273367,228273,714281,517Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries32,09937,09339,33739,32441,240Total shareholders' equity481,174439,366406,565313,038322,757Other Data:Funds from operations available to RPT common shareholders (2)29,509$       20,945$       45,263$       47,362$       54,975$       Net cash provided by operating activities44,70343,24948,06426,99885,988Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(79,747)(101,935)(3,334)33,61723,182Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities37,02460,385(41,114)(70,282)(105,743)Year Ended December 31,(In thousands, except per share)                                                                                           
 
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction  with the  consolidated financial statements, the  notes thereto, and the 
comparative summary of selected financial data appearing elsewhere in this report.  Discontinued operations are discussed in 
Note 6 of the  notes to the consolidated  financial statements in Item 8.  The financial information in this  MD&A is based on 
results from continuing operations. 

Overview 

We  are  a  fully  integrated,  self-administered,  publicly-traded  REIT  specializing  in  the  ownership,  management,  development 
and redevelopment of community shopping centers located in the Eastern and Midwestern regions of the United States.  Most 
of  our  properties  are  multi-anchored  by  supermarkets  and/or  national  chain  stores.  Our  primary  business  is  managing  and 
leasing  space  to  tenants  in  the  shopping  centers  we  own.    We  also  manage  centers  for  our  unconsolidated  joint  ventures  for 
which we charge fees.  Our credit risk, therefore, is concentrated in the retail industry. 

At December 31, 2011, we owned and managed, either directly or through our interest in real estate joint ventures, a total of 83 
shopping centers and one office building, with approximately 15.2 million square feet of gross leasable area owned by us and 
our joint ventures.  We also owned interests in three parcels of land held for development and five parcels of land adjacent to 
certain of our existing developed properties located in Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia.    

We are predominantly a community shopping center company with a focus on managing and adding value to our portfolio of 
centers  that  are  primarily  multi-anchored  by  grocery  stores  and/or  nationally  recognized  discount  department  stores.    We 
believe  that centers  with a  grocery and/or discount component attract consumers  seeking value-priced products.  Since these 
products  are  required  to  satisfy  everyday  needs,  customers  usually  visit  the  centers  on  a  weekly  basis.    Over  53%  of  our 
shopping centers are anchored by tenants or non-owned anchors that sell groceries.  Supermarket anchor tenants for our centers 
include,  among  others,  Publix  Supermarket,  Jewel-Osco,  Kroger  and  Whole  Foods.    National  chain  anchors  for  our  centers 
include, among others, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Kohl’s, Lowe’s Home Centers, Best Buy, and Target. 

Our shopping centers are primarily located in targeted metropolitan markets areas in the Eastern and Midwestern regions of the 
United States.  Our focus on these markets has enabled us to develop a thorough understanding of the unique characteristics of 
our markets. In both of our primary regions, we have concentrated a number of centers in reasonable proximity to each other in 
order to achieve efficiencies in management, leasing and acquiring new properties. 

In  our  existing  centers,  we  focus  on  aggressive  rental  and  leasing  strategies  and  the  value-added  redevelopment  of  such 
properties.    We  strive  to  increase  rental  income  over  time  through  contractual  rent  increases  and  leasing  and  re-leasing  of 
available  space  at  higher  rental  levels,  while  balancing  the  needs  for  an  attractive  and  diverse  tenant  mix.    See  Item  2, 
“Properties”  for  additional  information  on  rental  revenue  and  lease  expirations.    In  addition,  we  assess  each  of  our  centers 
periodically  to  identify  improvement  opportunities  and  proactively  engage  in  renovation  and  expansion  activities  based  on 
tenant  demands,  market  conditions  and  capital  availability.    We  also  recognize  the  importance  of  customer  satisfaction  and 
spend  a  significant  amount  of  resources  to  ensure  that  our  centers  have  sufficient  amenities,  appealing  layouts  and  proper 
maintenance. 

As  opportunities  arise  and  market  conditions  permit,  we  may  sell  mature  properties  or  non-core  assets,  which  have  less 
potential  for  growth  or  are  not  viable  for  redevelopment.    We  intend  to  utilize  the  proceeds  from  such  sales  to  reduce 
outstanding debt, or fund development and redevelopment activities, or fund selective acquisition opportunities. 

We intend to maximize shareholder value through a well-defined business strategy that incorporates the following elements: 

  Leasing  and  managing  our  shopping  centers  to  increase  occupancy,  maximize  rental  income,  and  control  operating 

expenses and capital expenditures; 

  Redeveloping our centers to increase gross leasable area, reconfigure space for credit tenants, create outparcels,  sell 

excess land, and generally make the centers more desirable for our tenants and their shoppers; 

  Acquiring new shopping centers that are located in targeted metropolitan markets and that provide opportunities to add 

value through intensive leasing, management, or redevelopment; 

  Developing  our  land  held  for  development  into  income-producing  investment  property,  subject  to  market  demand, 

availability of capital and adequate returns on our incremental capital; 

  Selling non-core shopping centers and redeploying the proceeds into investments that meet our criteria; 
  Selling available-for-sale land parcels and using the proceeds to pay down debt or reinvest in our business; 

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  Maintaining a strong and flexible balance sheet by capitalizing our Company with a moderate ratio of debt to equity 

and by financing our investment activities with various forms and sources of capital; and 

  Managing  our  overall  enterprise  to  create  an  efficient  organization  with  a  strong  corporate  culture  and  transparent 

disclosure for all stakeholders. 

The  economic  performance  and  value  of  our  shopping  centers  are  dependent  on  various  factors.  The  general  economic 
environment  in  the  United  States  and  credit  availability  began  to  see  improvement  during  2011  but  continued  high 
unemployment and the slower rate of growth may affect our tenant’s abilities to pay base rent, percentage rent or other charges, 
which may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Further, our ability to re-lease vacant spaces may 
be negatively impacted by the slow national economic recovery. These factors may impact the valuation of certain long-lived or 
intangible assets that are subject to impairment testing, potentially resulting in impairment provisions which may be material to 
our  financial  condition  or  results  of  operations.    While  we  believe  the  locations  of  our  centers  and  our  diverse  tenant  base 
should mitigate the negative impact of the economic environment, we may  experience an increase in vacancy that will have a 
negative impact on our revenue and bad debt expense. We continue to monitor our tenants’ operating performance as well as 
trends in the retail industry to evaluate any future impact.  

Significant Operating, Investing and Financing Transactions 

Operating Activity 

During  2011,  we  improved  our  portfolio  of  shopping  centers  through  aggressive  leasing.    Specifically,  we  completed  the 
following: 

  Renewed 82% of the leases that expired during the year, comprised of 233 renewal leases totaling 1.2 million square 

feet at an average base rent of $13.25 per square foot, a 1.5% increase over the average expiring base rent;  

  Executed 152 new leases comprised of 0.9 million square feet at an average base rent of $12.20 per square foot.  For 
new leases for space which had previously been leased on a comparable basis, the average base rent was $12.78 per 
square foot, a 10.5% decrease over the prior rent period; 

  Reduced the number of vacant anchor spaces (spaces > 19,000 square feet) from fifteen to eight; and 
  Reduced the number of anchor tenants that were lease obligated, but not in occupancy, from nine to six. 

Also,  during  2011,  we  continued  our  strategy  of  redeveloping  centers  on  a  selective  basis.    In  particular,  we  completed  two 
redevelopment  projects  for  which  our  proportionate  share  of  costs  was  $15.6  million  and  commenced  two  redevelopment 
projects  for  which  our  proportionate  share  of  cost  to  be  $2.4  million.    We  expect  to  identify  new  redevelopment  projects 
periodically provided such projects are driven by market demand and generate suitable returns on our investment. 

Investment Activity 

During  2011,  we  entered  St.  Louis,  Missouri,  a  new  market  for  us,  through  the  acquisition  of  two  high-quality  grocery-
anchored shopping centers located in high-income trade areas for an aggregate investment of $77.3 million.  Specifically, we 
acquired: 

  Town and Country Crossing, a 141,996 square foot grocery-anchored shopping center located in suburban St. Louis, 

Missouri for $37.9 million; and  

  Heritage Place, a 269,254 square foot grocery-anchored shopping center located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri for 

$39.4 million. 

Also  during  2011,  we  sold  three  shopping  centers  and  three  outparcels  where  we  believed  we  had  maximized  value  for 
aggregate net proceeds to us of $28.8 million.  Specifically, we sold: 

  A  shopping  center  located  in  Tamarac,  Florida  for  $15.0  million,  resulting  in  a  small  loss  while  generating 

approximately $14.3 million in net cash proceeds;  

  A shopping center located in Lantana, Florida for $16.9 million, resulting in a net gain of $6.2 million and generating 

$6.9 million in net proceeds;  

  A  shopping  center  located  in  Taylors,  South  Carolina  for  $4.3  million,  resulting  in  a  net  gain  of  $1.0  million  and 

generating $3.8 million in net proceeds; and 

  Three  outparcels  located  in  Florida  for  an  aggregate  of  approximately  $4.0  million,  resulting  in  a  net  gain  of  $2.4 

million and generating $3.8 million in net proceeds. 

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Financing Activity 

During 2011, we strengthened our capital structure by raising common and preferred equity, replacing short-term secured bank 
debt with longer-term unsecured bank debt, lengthening our debt maturities, and locking in interest rates for 5-7 years through 
interest  rate  swaps  that  qualify  as  cash  flow  hedges.  As  a  result,  we  believe  our  debt  maturities  to  be  well-staggered  over 
through 2018.   

Specifically, we completed the following transactions: 

 

Issued 2.0 million shares of 7.25% Series D cumulative convertible preferred stock for net proceeds of $96.6 million.  
Each share of preferred stock has a liquidation  value  of $50.00 and is convertible at any time into 3.4699 shares of 
common stock (subject to change upon the occurrence of certain events), equating to an effective strike price of $14.41 
per common share; 
 
Issued 0.683 million shares of common stock through a controlled equity offering for net proceeds of $8.8 million; 
  Closed a $175 million syndicated bank revolving line of credit that matures in April 2014, with a one-year extension 
option available at our option provided we are in compliance with the terms of the agreement.  The revolving line is 
unsecured; 

  Closed a $75 million syndicated bank term loan that matures in April 2015, with a one-year extension option available 

at our option provided we are in compliance with the terms of the agreement.  The term loan is unsecured; 

  Closed a $60 million syndicated bank term loan that matures in September 2018.  The term loan is unsecured; and 
  Closed a $24.7 million mortgage loan secured by our Jackson Crossing shopping center located in Jackson, Michigan. 

Also during 2011, we repaid the following debt: 

  Three  wholly  owned  property  mortgages  secured  by  our  Lakeshore  Marketplace,  Beacon  Square,  and  Gaines 

Marketplace shopping centers and three land loans totaling $38.6 million; 

  One  joint  venture  mortgage  for  which  our  proportionate  share  was  $3.7  million  secured  by  our  Martin  Square 

shopping center; and 

  A $30 million secured bank bridge loan and a $30 million balance on an amortizing secured bank term loan. 

In addition, we conveyed title to our Madison Center shopping center in Madison Heights, Michigan to the lender in exchange 
for release from our $9.1 million non-recourse mortgage obligation. 

As  of  result  of  our  financing  activities,  we  ended  the  year  with  $29.5  million  outstanding  under  our  bank  line  of  credit,  a 
decrease of $90.3 million from the $119.8 million outstanding at the end of 2010.  We believe our lower debt levels, extended 
debt maturities, and enhanced liquidity available through our bank line resulted in a stronger financial position during 2011. 

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  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United 
States  of  America  (“GAAP”).    The  preparation  of  these  financial  statements  requires  management  to  make  estimates  and 
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent 
assets  and  liabilities.    Management  bases  its  estimates  on  historical  experience  and  on  various  other  assumptions  that  are 
believed  to  be  reasonable  under  the  circumstances.  Management  has  discussed  the  development,  selection  and  disclosure  of 
these  estimates  with  the  Audit  Committee  of  our  Board.    Actual  results  could  differ  from  these  estimates  under  different 
assumptions or conditions. 

Critical accounting policies are those that are both significant to the overall presentation of our financial condition and results 
of operations and require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments.   For example, significant estimates 
and  assumptions  have  been  made  with  respect  to  useful  lives  of  assets,  capitalization  of  development  and  leasing  costs, 
recoverable amounts of receivables and initial valuations and related amortization periods of deferred costs and intangibles.   

The following discussion relates to what we believe to be our most critical accounting policies that require our most subjective 
or complex judgment.   

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Revenue Recognition 

Our shopping center space is generally leased to retail tenants under leases that are classified as operating leases. We recognize 
minimum rents using the straight-line method over the terms of the leases commencing when the tenant takes possession of the 
space and when construction of landlord funded improvements is substantially complete. Certain of the leases also provide for 
contingent percentage  rental  income  which is recorded on an accrual basis once the specified target that triggers this type of 
income  is  achieved.  The  leases  also  provide  for  recoveries  from  tenants  of  common  area  maintenance  (“CAM”),  real  estate 
taxes and other operating expenses. The majority of our recoveries are estimated and recognized as revenue in the period the 
recoverable costs are incurred or accrued.  Revenues from management, leasing, and other fees are recognized in the period in 
which the services have been provided and the earnings process is complete. Lease termination income is recognized when a 
lease termination agreement is executed by the parties and the tenant vacates the space.  When a lease is terminated early but 
the tenant continues to control the space under a modified lease agreement, the lease termination fee is generally recognized 
evenly over the remaining term of the modified lease agreement. 

Current accounts receivable from tenants primarily relate to contractual minimum rent, percentage rent, real estate taxes,  and 
CAM or other operating expense reimbursements.   

Accounts Receivable and Accrued Rent 

We provide for bad debt expense based upon the allowance method of accounting. We continuously monitor the collectability 
of  our  accounts  receivable  from  specific  tenants,  analyze  historical  bad  debts,  customer  credit  worthiness,  current  economic 
trends  and  changes  in  tenant  payment  terms  when  evaluating  the  adequacy  of  the  allowance  for  bad  debts.    Allowances  are 
taken  for  those  balances  that  we  have  reason  to  believe  will  be  uncollectible.    When  tenants  are  in  bankruptcy,  we  make 
estimates of the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims.  The period to resolve these claims can exceed one 
year.  Management believes the allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate to absorb currently estimated bad debts.  However, 
if  we  experience  bad  debts  in  excess  of  the  allowance  we  have  established,  our  operating  income  would  be  reduced.   At 
December 31, 2011 and 2010, our a accounts receivable were $9.6 million and $10.5 million, respectively, net of allowances 
for doubtful accounts of $3.5 million and $3.9 million, respectively.   

In addition, many of our leases contain non-contingent rent escalations for which we recognize income on a straight-line basis 
over the non-cancelable lease term.  This method results in rental income in the early years of a lease being higher than actual 
cash received, creating a straight-line rent receivable asset which is included in the “Other Assets” line item in our consolidated 
balance sheets.  We review our unbilled straight-line rent receivable balance to determine the future collectability of revenue 
that will not be billed to or collected from tenants due to early lease terminations, lease modifications, bankruptcies and other 
factors.  Our evaluation is based on our assessment of tenant credit risk changes indicating that expected future straight-line rent 
may  not be realized.  Depending on circumstances,  we  may provide a reserve against the previously recognized straight-line 
rent receivable asset for a portion, up to its full value, that we estimate may not be  received.  The balance of straight-line rent 
receivable at December 31, 2011 and 2010, net of allowances was $16.0 million and $17.9 million, respectively and is included 
in other assets on our consolidated balance sheets.  To the extent any of the tenants under these leases become unable to pay 
their contractual cash rents, we may be required to write down the straight-line rent receivable from those tenants, which would 
reduce our operating income.   

Real Estate Investment  

Income Producing 

Real estate assets that  we own directly are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed using  the 
straight-line method.  The estimated useful lives for computing depreciation are generally 25 – 40 years for buildings and 10 – 
20  years  for  parking  lot  surfacing  and  equipment.    We  capitalize  all  capital  improvement  expenditures  associated  with 
replacements and improvements to real property that extend  the property’s useful life and depreciate such improvements over 
their estimated useful lives ranging from 5 – 30 years.  In addition, we capitalize tenant leasehold improvements and depreciate 
them over the shorter of the useful life of the improvements or the term of the related tenant lease.  We consider a number of 
different factors to evaluate whether we or the tenant is the owner of the tenant improvement for accounting purposes.  These 
factors include:  1) whether the lease stipulates how and on what a tenant improvement allowance may be spent; 2) whether the 
tenant or landlord retains legal title to the improvements; 3) the uniqueness of the improvements; 4) the expected economic life 
of  the  tenant  improvements  relative  to  the  term  of  the  lease;  and  5)  who  constructs  or  directs  the  construction  of  the 
improvements.  We depreciate all tenant improvements over the shorter of the useful life of the improvements or the term of the 
related tenant lease.  We charge maintenance and repair costs that do not extend an asset’s life to expense as incurred. 

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Sale  of  a  real  estate  asset  is  recognized  when  it  is  determined  that  the  sale  has  been  consummated,  the  buyer’s  initial  and 
continuing investment is adequate, our receivable, if any, is not subject to future subordination, and the buyer has assumed  the 
usual risks and rewards of ownership of the assets.  

Development and Redevelopment 

Real  estate  also  includes  costs  incurred  in  the  development  of  new  operating  properties  and  the  redevelopment  of  existing 
operating  properties.    These  properties  are  carried  at  cost  and  no  depreciation  is  recorded  on  these  assets  until  the 
commencement of rental revenue or no later than one year from the completion of major construction.  These costs include pre-
development costs directly identifiable with the specific project, development and construction costs, interest, real estate taxes 
and  insurance.    Interest  is  capitalized  on  land  under  development  and  buildings  under  construction  based  on  the  weighted 
average rate applicable to our borrowings outstanding during the period and the weighted average balance of qualified assets 
under development/redevelopment during the period.  Indirect  project costs associated with development or construction of a 
real  estate  project  are  capitalized  until  the  earlier  of  one  year  following  substantial  completion  of  construction  or  when  the 
property becomes available for occupancy.   

The  capitalized  costs  associated  with  development  and  redevelopment  projects  are  depreciated  over  the  useful  life  of  the 
improvements.  If we determine a development or redevelopment project is no longer probable, we expense all capitalized costs 
which are not recoverable. 

Acquisitions 

Acquisitions of properties are accounted for utilizing the acquisition method and, accordingly, the results of operations of  an 
acquired property are included in our results of operations from the date of acquisition.  Estimates of fair values are based upon 
future  cash  flows  and  other  valuation  techniques  in  accordance  with  our  fair  value  measurements  policy,  which  are  used  to 
record the purchase price  of  acquired property among land, buildings on an  “as if vacant” basis, tenant improvements, other 
identifiable intangibles and any gain on purchase.  Other identifiable intangible assets and liabilities include the effect of above-
and below-market leases, the value of having leases in place (“as-is” versus “as if vacant” and absorption costs), out-of-market 
assumed mortgages and tenant relationships, if any.  Initial valuations are subject to change until such information is finalized, 
no  later  than  twelve  months  from  the  acquisition  date.    The  impact  of  these  estimates,  including  incorrect  estimates  in 
connection  with acquisition values and estimated  useful lives, could result in significant differences related to the purchased 
assets,  liabilities  and  resulting  gain  on  purchase,  depreciation  or  amortization.    For  the  years  ended  December  31,  2011  and 
2010, we recorded in general and administrative expenses approximately $0.1 and $0.3 million, respectively, in costs associated 
with the closing of our acquisitions. 

The  estimated  fair  value  of  acquired  in-place  leases  are  the  costs  we  would  have  incurred  to  lease  the  properties  to  the 
occupancy level of the properties at the date of acquisition.  Such estimates include the fair value of leasing commissions, legal 
costs  and  other  direct  costs  that  would  be  incurred  to  lease  the  properties  to  such  occupancy  levels.    Additionally,  we  will 
evaluate the time period over which such occupancy levels would be achieved.  Such evaluation will include an estimate of the 
net  market-based rental revenues and  net operating costs (primarily consisting of real estate taxes,  insurance and CAM) that 
would  be  incurred  during  the  lease-up  period.    Acquired  in-place  leases  as  of  the  date  of  acquisition  are  amortized  over  the 
remaining lease term. 

Acquired above-and below-market lease values are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate that reflects the 
risks associated with the lease acquired) of the difference between the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place 
leases and management’s estimate of fair market value lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases.  The capitalized above-
and below-market lease values are amortized as adjustments to rental revenue over the remaining terms of the respective leases, 
which  includes  periods  covered  by  bargain  renewal  options.    Should  a  tenant  terminate  its  lease  prior  to  expiration,  the 
unamortized  portion  of  the  in-place  lease  value  is  charged  to  amortization  expense  and  the  unamortized  portion  of  out-of-
market lease value is charged to rental revenue.    

Impairment 

We review our investment in real estate, including any related intangible assets, for impairment on a property-by-property basis 
whenever  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  remaining  estimated  useful  lives  of  those  assets  may  warrant 
revision  or  that  the  carrying  value  of  the  property  may  not  be  recoverable.    For  operating  properties,  these  changes  in 
circumstances include, but are not limited to, changes in occupancy, rental rates, tenant sales, net operating income, geographic 
location,  and  real  estate  values.    The  viability  of  all  projects  under  construction  or  development,  including  those  owned  by 
unconsolidated  joint  ventures,  are  regularly  evaluated  under  applicable  accounting  requirements,  including  requirements 

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relating to abandonment of assets or changes in use.   To the extent a project, or individual components of the project, are no 
longer considered to have value, the related capitalized costs are charged against operations.   

Determining  whether  an  investment  in  real  estate  is  impaired  and  the  amount  of  any  such  impairment  requires  considerable 
management  judgment.    In  the  event  that  management  changes  its  intended  holding  period  for  an  investment  in  real  estate, 
impairment  may  result  even  without  any  other  event  or  change  in  circumstances  related  to  that  investment.    For  example,  a 
determination  to  sell  land  held  for  development  rather  than  to  develop  the  land  and  hold  the  developed  asset  may  result  in 
impairment. Similarly, a decision to sell an income producing property rather than to hold it may result in impairment.   Under 
certain circumstances, management may use probability-weighted scenarios related to an investment in real estate, and the use 
of such analysis may also result in impairment.   Impairment provisions resulting from any event or change in circumstances, 
including  changes  in  management’s  intentions  or  management’s  analysis  of  varying  scenarios,  could  be  material  to  our 
consolidated financial statements. 

We  recognize  an  impairment  of  an  investment  in  real  estate  when  the  estimated  undiscounted  cash  flow  is  less  than  the  net 
carrying  value  of  the  property.    If  it  is  determined  that  an  investment  in  real  estate  is  impaired,  then  the  carrying  value  is 
reduced to the estimated fair value as determined by cash flow models and discount rates or comparable sales in accordance 
with our fair value measurement policy. 

In 2011, we recorded $11.5 million of impairment provisions triggered by changes in the estimated fair market value  on land 
held  for  sale  and  a  change  in  plan  at  one  of  our  development  projects.    In  addition,  our  decision  to  sell  several  income 
producing properties triggered $16.3 million of impairment provisions due to the estimated sales price being lower than the net 
book value of each property.  We recorded a $9.6 million impairment provision for our investment in several joint ventures due 
to other-than-temporary estimated fair value changes. Also, one of our joint ventures recorded an impairment provision of $5.5 
million, of which our share was $1.6 million, as a result of the expectation that cash flow will be insufficient to service a non-
recourse mortgage and the likelihood that the partners will be unwilling to fund the shortfall.  See Note 7 of the notes to the 
consolidated financial statements for further information regarding impairment provisions. 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements  

We have seven equity investments in unconsolidated joint venture entities in which we own 50% or less of the total ownership 
interest.    Because  we  can  influence  but  not  make  significant  decisions  without  our  partner’s  approval  these  investments  are 
accounted  for  under  the  equity  method  of  accounting.  We  provide  leasing,  development,  asset  and  property  management 
services to these joint ventures for which we are paid fees.  Entities identified as variable interest entities are consolidated if we 
are determined to be the primary beneficiary of the partially owned real estate joint venture.  Refer to Note 8 of the notes to the 
consolidated financial statements for further information. 

We review our equity investments in unconsolidated entities for impairment on a venture-by-venture basis whenever events of 
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the equity investment may not be recoverable.  These changes in 
circumstances include, but are not limited to, declines in real estate values in general, increases in interest rates in general, or 
decreases in net operating income and occupancy of the properties held in the unconsolidated joint venture.  

In testing for impairment of equity investments in unconsolidated entities,  we primarily use cash flow models, discount rates, 
and capitalization rates to estimate the fair values of properties held in joint ventures, and mark the debt of the joint ventures to 
market.    Determining  whether  an  equity  investment  in  an  unconsolidated  entity  is  impaired  and,  if  so,  the  amount  of  the 
impairment  requires  considerable  management  judgment.  Changes  to  assumptions  regarding  cash  flows,  discount  rates,  or 
capitalization rates could be material to our consolidated financial statements.  We record an impairment provision when it is 
determined  that  a  decline  in  value  is  other  than  temporary.   In  2011,  we  recorded  a  non-cash  impairment  provision  of  $9. 6 
million resulting from other-than-temporary declines in the fair market value of various equity investments in unconsolidated 
joint ventures.  Refer to Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information. 

Fair Value Measurements  

Certain  financial instruments, estimates and transactions are required to be calculated, reported and/or recorded at fair value.  
The estimated fair values of such financial items, including, debt instruments, impairments, acquisitions and derivatives, have 
been  determined  using  a  market-based  measurement.    This  measurement  is  determined  based  on  the  assumptions  that 
management  believes  market  participants  would  use  in  pricing  an  asset  or  liability.    As  a  basis  for  considering  market 
participant assumptions in fair value measurements, GAAP establishes three fair value  levels, based on the markets in which 
the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.  The assessed inputs used 

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in  determining  any  fair  value  measurement  could  result  in  incorrect  valuations  that  could  be  material  to  our  consolidated 
financial statements. These levels are: 

Level 1   
Level 2  

Level 3  

Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.  
Valuation is based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or 
similar  instruments  in  markets  that  are  not  active,  and  model-based  valuation  techniques  for  which  all 
significant assumptions are observable in the market.  
Valuation  is  generated  from  model-based  techniques  that  use  at  least  one  significant  assumption  not 
observable  in  the  market.  These  unobservable  assumptions  reflect  estimates  of  assumptions  that  market 
participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. 

We utilize fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value 
disclosures.  Derivative instruments (interest rate swaps) are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, from time 
to time, we may be required to record certain assets, such as impaired real estate assets, at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. 

Deferred Charges 

Debt financing costs are amortized primarily on a straight-line basis, which approximates the effective interest method, over the 
terms of the  debt.   Lease costs represent the initial direct costs incurred in origination, negotiation and processing of  a lease 
agreement.  Such costs include outside broker commissions, legal, and other independent third party costs, as well as salaries 
and benefits, travel, and other internal costs directly related to completing a lease and are amortized over the life of the lease on 
a  straight-line  basis.    Costs  related  to  supervision,  administration,  unsuccessful  originations  efforts  and  other  activities  not 
directly related to the execution of leases are charged to expense as incurred.   

Results of Operations  

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2011 to the Year Ended December 31, 2010 

The  following  summarizes  certain  line  items  from  our  audited  statements  of  operations  which  we  believe  are  important  in 
understanding our operations and/or those items  that have significantly changed during the year ended December 31, 2011 as 
compared to 2010: 

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20112010% ChangeTotal revenue121,320$      113,217$     7.2%Recoverable operating expense32,691          30,606         6.8%Other non-recoverable operating expense3,704            3,159           17.3%Depreciation and amortization36,255          30,590         18.5%General and administrative expense19,650          18,994         3.5%Other expense(257)             (973)            -73.6%Gain on sale of real estate2,441            2,096           16.5%Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures1,669            (221)            -855.2%Interest expense(28,138)        (30,785)       -8.6%Amortization of deferred financing fees(1,869)          (2,612)         -28.4%Provision for impairments(37,411)        (31,440)       19.0%Bargain purchase gain on acquisition of real estate-               9,836           NMDeferred gain recognized upon acquisition of real estate-               1,796           NMLoss on early debt extinguishment(1,968)          -              NMIncome tax (provision) benefit(795)             670              -218.7%Income (loss) from discontinued operations8,808            (1,959)         -549.6%Net loss attributable to noncontrolling intererst1,742            3,576           -51.3%Preferred share dividends(5,244)          -              NMNet loss available to common shareholders(32,002)$      (20,148)$     58.8%NM - Not meaningfulYear EndedDecember 31, (In thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue increased $8.1 million, or 7.2%, to $121.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 from $113.2 million in 
2010. The increase is primarily due to the following: 

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 

$7.0 million increase in minimum rent and tenant recovery income primarily related to our acquisitions in 2011 and 
2010; and 
$1.1 million increase in lease termination income. 

Recoverable  operating  expenses  increased  by  $2.1  million,  or  6.8%,  to  $32.7  million  in  2011  from  $30.6  million  in  2010, 
primarily due to our acquisitions in 2011 and 2010. 

Other non-recoverable operating expenses increased $0.5 million, or 17.3%, to $3.7 million in 2011 from $3.2 million.  The 
increase was primarily due to our acquisitions in 2010 and 2011. 

Depreciation  and  amortization  expense  increased  by  $5.7  million,  or  18.5%,  to  $36.3 million  in  2011  from  $30.6 million  in 
2010.    Of  that  increase  $4.9  million  was  related  to  our  acquisitions  in  2011  and  2010  and  approximately  $0.8  million  was 
associated with accelerated depreciation for building demolition in 2011 at two properties. 

General and administrative expenses increased by $0.7 million, or 3.5%, to $19.7 million in 2011 from $19.0 million in 2010.  
The increase in 2011 was primarily related to the following: 

 

 

 

an  increase  of  $1.8  million  in  net  compensation  expense  due  primarily  to  higher  severance  expense,  annual  pay 
increases,  lower  capitalization  of  development  and  leasing  salaries  and  related  costs  in  2011,  and  a  $0.5  million 
reduction to long-term incentive expense in 2010 for not meeting performance measures; partially offset by  
a decrease in legal fees of approximately $0.8 million related to our defense against a lawsuit with a subcontractor in 
2010 as well as lower corporate legal expense in 2011; and 
a decrease in acquisition, non-viable redevelopment expense and D&O insurance costs of approximately $0.3 million.  

Other expense decreased $0.7 million to $(0.3) million in 2011 from $(1.0) million in 2010. The decrease was primarily related 
to a $0.5 million easement fee earned in 2011 at one of our development projects located in Jacksonville, Florida and a $0.2 
million decrease in real estate tax expense in 2011 on development projects that were placed on hold in 2010. 

Gain on sale of real estate increased slightly in 2011 to $2.4 million in 2011 from $2.1 million in 2010.  

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures increased in 2011 by $1.9 million primarily due the following: 

 

 

 

the  sale  of Shenandoah Square shopping center resulted  in  our proportionate  share of the gain of $2.7  million, plus 
$0.2 million of promote fee income;  
2010 included higher default  interest expense, bad debt expense and impairment  provision  of $1.6 million; partially 
offset by 
an increase in depreciation expense of $2.6 million due to the commencement of two redevelopment projects, resulting 
in a reduction to the useful lives of certain buildings that were subsequently demolished to prepare for the properties’ 
redevelopment. 

Interest  expense  decreased  $2.6  million,  or  8.6%,  to  $28.1  million  in  2011  from  $30.8  million  in  2010  due  primarily  to  the 
payoff of several mortgages and a lower revolving line of credit balance. 

Amortization of deferred financing fees expense decreased $0.7 million, or 28.4%, to $1.9 million in 2011 from $2.6 million in 
2010 which was primarily due to the refinancing of our revolving line of credit.  

Impairment provisions of $37.4 million  were  recorded in the  fourth quarter of 2011 related to the decision to  market certain 
income-producing properties for sale, adjustments to the sales price assumptions for certain undeveloped land parcels available 
for sale at several of our development properties and other-than-temporary declines in the fair market value of various equity 
investments in unconsolidated joint ventures.  During 2010 impairment provisions of $31.4 million were recorded related to the 
marketing of certain undeveloped land parcels for sale  and other-than-temporary declines in the  fair  market value of various 
equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures.  Refer to Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for a 
detailed discussion of these charges. 

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In  2010,  we  recorded  a  bargain  purchase  gain  of  $9.8  million  and  a  previously  deferred  gain  of  $1.8  million  related  to  the 
transfer of ownership interest in the Merchants’ Square Shopping Center.  There were no similar activities in 2011. 

Loss  on  extinguishment  of  debt  was  $2.0  million  in  2011  related  to  a  one-time  write-off  of  unamortized  deferred  financing 
costs related to the prior secured revolving line of credit and term loan.  There were no comparable activities in 2010. 

The  income  tax  provision  was  $0.8  million  in  2011  as  compared  to  a  tax  benefit  of  $0.7  million  in  2010.  The  increase  in 
income tax expense was primarily due to the repeal of the Michigan Business Tax that resulted in a one-time write-off of net 
deferred tax assets of $0.8 million. Refer to Note 20 of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further 
information. 

Income from discontinued operations was $8.8 million in 2011 compared to a loss from discontinued operations of $2.0 million 
in  2010.  In  2011,  we  sold  the  Lantana  Shopping  Center  located  in  Lantana,  Florida,  the  Sunshine  Plaza  Shopping  Center 
located in Tamarac, Florida and the Taylor’s Square shopping center located in Greenville, South Carolina which generated an 
aggregate gain on sale of $7.2 million.  Also in 2011, we conveyed interest and title on our Madison Center located in Madison 
Heights,  Michigan  to  the  lender  thereby  satisfying  the  debt  obligation.    The  transaction  resulted  in  a  gain  on  debt 
extinguishment  of  $1.2  million  which  is  included  in  income  from  discontinued  operations.    In  2010,  we  sold  one  shopping 
center located in Elkin, North Carolina for a net loss of $2.1 million.  

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest decreased $1.8 million primarily due to the acquisition of our partner’s 80% 
interest in the Ramco RM Hartland SC LLC joint venture in the first quarter 2011, and was partially offset by higher net loss in 
2011.  

For the year ended December 31, 2011, we declared dividends of $5.2 million to preferred shareholders resulting from the April 
2011 preferred equity offering.  There were no preferred shares outstanding in 2010. 

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2010 to the Year Ended December 31, 2009 

The  following  summarizes  certain  line  items  from  our  audited  statements  of  operations  which  we  believe  are  important  in 
understanding our operations and/or those items which have significantly changed during the year ended December 31, 2010 as 
compared to 2009: 

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20102009% ChangeTotal revenue113,217$     114,876$    -1.4%Recoverable operating expense30,606         31,324        -2.3%Other non-recoverable operating expense3,159           2,099          50.5%Depreciation and amortization30,590         29,156        4.9%General and administrative expense18,994         14,971        26.9%Other (expense) income (973)            870             -211.8%Gain on sale of real estate2,096           5,010          -58.2%(Loss) earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures(221)            1,328          -116.6%Interest expense(30,785)       (28,185)      9.2%Amortization of deferred financing fees(2,612)         (828)           215.5%Provision for impairments(31,440)       -             NMBargain purchase gain on acquisition of real estate9,836           -             NMDeferred gain recognized upon acquisition of real estate1,796           -             NMRestructuring costs and other items-              (4,379)        NMIncome tax benefit670              633             5.8%(Loss) income from discontinued operations(1,959)         4,161          -147.1%Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling intererst3,576           (2,216)        -261.4%Net (loss) income avaiable to common shareholders(20,148)$     13,720$      -246.9%NM - Not meaningful(In thousands)Year EndedDecember 31,                                                                                            
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue decreased $1.7 million, or 1.4%, to $113.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 from $114.9 million in 
2009. The decrease is primarily attributable to the following: 

 

 

 

 

a decrease in minimum rent of $2.0 million due primarily to the sale of two net leased Wal-Marts in 2009 and tenant 
vacancies,  tenant  bankruptcies,  rent  relief  and  other  concessions  granted  in  2010,  partially  offset  by  minimum  rent 
from acquisitions of $1.1 million in 2010; 
a decrease in recovery income from tenants of approximately $1.1 million due to lower real estate tax expense partly 
offset by 2010 acquisitions; 
a  decrease  of  $0.7  million  in  development  fees  earned  in  2010  due  to  completed  construction  at  our  joint  venture 
properties; partially offset by 
increases of $0.6 million in lease termination fees and $0.7 million of lease rejection income from a bankruptcy claim 
in 2010.  

Recoverable  operating  expenses  decreased  by  $0.7  million,  or  2.3%,  to  $30.6  million  in  2010  from  $31.3  million  in  2009, 
primarily due to a decrease in real estate tax expense. 

Other non-recoverable operating expenses increased $1.1 million, or 50.5%, to $3.2 million in 2010 from $2.1 million due to 
higher bad debt expense, primarily resulting from the bankruptcy of A&P. 

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.4 million or 4.9%, to $30.6 million in 2010 from $29.2 million.  Of that 
increase  $1.1  million  was  due  to  our  acquisitions  in  2010 and  $0.3  million  related  to  an  increase  in  unamortized  lease  costs 
associated with tenants that vacated prior to their lease expiration.  

General and administrative expenses increased by $4.0 million, or 26.9%, to $19.0 million in 2010 from $15.0 million in 2009.  
The increase in 2010 was primarily related to the following: 

 

 
 
 
 
 

an  increase  of  $1.2  million  in  net  compensation  expense  which  included  lower  capitalization  of  leasing  and 
development salary and related costs of $0.3 million; 
an increase in legal fees of $1.0 million primarily related to our defense against litigation; 
an increase of $0.6 million due to a settlement with four former executives for health benefit costs; 
an increase of $0.4 million related to higher benefits and personnel related costs; 
an increase in acquisition costs of $0.3 million related to our 2010 property acquisitions; and 
an increase of $0.2 million related to recruitment fees associated with the hire of one new executive. 

Other (expense) income decreased $1.9 million to $(1.0) million in 2010 from $0.9 million in 2009. The decrease was primarily 
related to real estate tax expense  being capitalized in 2009 on development projects that  were temporarily placed on  hold  in 
2010, therefore expensed in 2010.  

Gain on sale of real estate decreased $2.9 million, or 58.2%, to $2.1 million in 2010 from $5.0 million in 2009. The decrease is 
mostly attributable to the sale of two net leased Wal-Mart pads at Northwest Crossing and Taylors Square shopping centers in 
2009. 

(Loss) earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures decreased in 2010 primarily due to our equity in a $9.1 million impairment 
loss at a property in one of our joint ventures, of which our share was $1.8 million.  In the fourth quarter of 2010, the property’s 
interest was transferred to us.   

Interest  expense  increased  $2.6  million,  or  9.2%,  to  $30.8  million  in  2010  from  $28.2  million  in  2009  attributable  to  the 
following: 

 

 
 

an increase of $1.2 million associated with higher interest expense and unused line fees associated with our new credit 
facilities which closed in the fourth quarter of 2009;  
lower capitalized interest of $1.0 million due to the temporary deferment of our development projects; and 
the consolidation of Hartland Towne Square increased interest expense by approximately $0.4 million. 

Amortization of deferred financing fees expense increased $1.8 million, or 215.5%, to $2.6 million in 2010 from $0.8 million in 
2009 primarily related to our new credit and term loan facilities which closed in the fourth quarter of 2009. 

An impairment provision of $28.8 million was recorded in the third quarter of 2010 related to a decision to market certain land 
parcels for sale at several of our development properties.  Refer to Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements 

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for a detailed discussion of these charges.  Also, in the first quarter of 2010, we recorded a non-cash impairment provision of 
$2.7  million  resulting  from  other-than-temporary  declines  in  the  fair  market  value  of  various  equity  investments  in 
unconsolidated joint ventures. 

In  2010,  we  recorded  a  bargain  purchase  gain  of  $9.8  million  and  a  previously  deferred  gain  of  $1.8  million  related  to  the 
transfer of ownership interest in the Merchants’ Square Shopping Center in the fourth quarter of 2010.  There were no similar 
sales activities in 2009. 

Restructuring costs and other items included $1.6 million  related to our strategic review and proxy contest in 2009 and $1.6 
million  of  severance  and  other  compensation-related  costs  associated  with  employees  who  were  terminated  in  2009.  
Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2009, we abandoned the Northpointe Town Center project in Jackson, Michigan resulting 
in  a  one-time  charge  of  $1.2  million.    Refer  to  Note  18  of  the  notes  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  for  additional 
information. 

The income tax benefit was $0.7 million in 2010 and was slightly higher than the tax benefit of $0.6 million in 2009.  

For the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded a net loss of $2.0 million from discontinued operations related to the sale 
of one income producing property, as compared to a net gain of $4.2 million for the same period in 2009 related to the sale of 
Taylor Plaza, a stand-alone Home Depot store located in Taylor, Michigan.  

Noncontrolling interest represents the portion of the Operating Partnership and 80% of the Ramco RM Hartland SC LLC joint 
venture not owned by us.  The loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in the year ended December 31, 2010 of $3.6 million 
compares  to  income  of  $2.2  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2009.    The  decrease  of  $5.8  million  reflects  the 
noncontrolling  interest’s  proportionate  share  of  our  net  loss  in  2010  as  compared  to  net  income  in  2009,  as  well  as  the 
noncontrolling interest’s share of the net loss related to the Ramco RM Hartland SC LLC joint venture developing a portion of 
Hartland  Towne  Square.    We  consolidated  this  variable  interest  entity  joint  venture  effective  January  1,  2010  and  attributed 
80% of the  net loss in the joint venture to the noncontrolling interest.   In January 2011,  we executed an agreement  with our 
joint venture partner that transferred the partner’s interest in the Ramco Hartland SC, LLC joint venture to us for $1.0  million, 
which approximated the partner’s equity in the joint venture. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

The majority of our cash is generated from operations and is dependent on the rents that we are able to charge and collect from 
our  tenants.  The  principal  uses  of  our  liquidity  and  capital  resources  are  for  operations,  developments,  redevelopments, 
including expansion and renovation programs, acquisitions, and debt repayment.  In addition, we make dividend payments in 
accordance  with  REIT  requirements  for  distributing  the  substantial  majority  of  our  taxable  income  on  an  annual  basis.    We 
anticipate  that  the  combination  of  cash  on  hand,  cash  from  operations,  availability  under  our  credit  facilities,  additional 
financings, equity offerings, and the sale of existing properties will satisfy our expected working capital requirements through 
at  least  the  next  12  months.    Although  we  believe  that  the  combination  of  factors  discussed  above  will  provide  sufficient 
liquidity, no such assurance can be given. 

At  December  31,  2011  and  2010,  we  had  $18.2  million  and  $15.9  million  in  cash  and  cash  equivalents  and  restricted  cash, 
respectively.  Restricted cash was comprised primarily of funds held in escrow to pay real estate taxes, insurance premiums, 
and certain capital expenditures. 

Short-Term Liquidity Requirements 

Our  short-term  liquidity  needs  consist  primarily  of  funds  necessary  to  pay  operating  expenses  associated  with  our  operating 
properties,  interest  and  scheduled  principal  payments  on  our  debt,  expected  dividend  payments  (including  distributions  to 
Operating Partnership unit holders) and capital expenditures related to tenant improvements and redevelopment activities. 

We have no debt maturities until August 2012, when a $10.7 million mortgage loan matures. 

We continually search for investment opportunities that may require additional capital and/or liquidity.  As of December 31, 
2011, we had no proposed property acquisitions under contract. 

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Long-Term Liquidity Requirements 

Our  long-term  liquidity  needs  consist  primarily  of  funds  necessary  to  pay  indebtedness  at  maturity,  potential  acquisitions  of 
properties, redevelopment of existing properties, the development of land held and non-recurring capital expenditures.   

During 2011,  we closed on a new seven-year $60.0 million unsecured term  loan, due in  September 2018, and a new $250.0 
million  unsecured  bank  facility  comprised  of  a  $175.0  million  revolving  line  of  credit  and  a  $75.0  million  term  loan.    The 
facility replaced our prior secured line which was scheduled to mature in December 2012.  The new revolving line of credit and 
term loan have terms of three and four  years, respectively.   Subject to customary conditions, both the revolving line and the 
term loan can be extended for one year at our option.   Borrowings under the facility are priced at LIBOR plus 200 to 275 basis 
points depending on our leverage ratio.  As of December 31, 2011, $144.1 million was available to be drawn on our unsecured 
revolving credit facility subject to certain covenants that may affect availability. 

The replacement of our prior secured bank facility with our new unsecured bank facility enhances our financial flexibility by 
providing for additions to and removals from the pool of unencumbered properties that comprise a borrowing base, subject to 
certain criteria.  Our financing strategy is to maintain ample liquidity, financial strength, and financial flexibility by sourcing 
equity and debt capital in appropriate balance, managing our debt maturity schedule, and monitoring our exposure to interest 
rate risk. 

The following is a summary of our cash flow activities: 

Operating Activities: 

We generated $44.7 million in cash provided by operating activities compared to $43.2 million in 2010.  In 2011, we received 
$5.5 million more operating cash flow from rent, recovery income, and other property income, net of operating expenses, than 
we did in 2010.  We also had $0.7 million less in other expense than in 2010.  In addition, we received $1.5 million more in 
distributions from unconsolidated entities.  Partly offsetting these increases was a $8.3 million decrease in cash generated from 
changes in accounts receivable, other assets, and accounts payables and accruals. 

Investing Activities: 

We used $79.7  million of cash in investing activities compared to $101.9 million in 2010.  During 2011,  we invested $21.5 
million more in property acquisitions, but invested $7.5 million less on development, redevelopment, and capital expenditures, 
$3.4  million  less  into  unconsolidated  joint  ventures,  $3.0  million  less  in  notes  receivable,  and  $1.2  million  less  in  restricted 
cash.  We also generated $28.5 million more from property sales (including our share of proceeds from joint venture property 
sales).  

Financing Activities: 

We generated $37.0 million in cash from financing activities compared to $60.4 million in 2010.  During 2011, we received 
$29.8  million  more  from  common  and  preferred  equity  offerings,  but  paid  $6.1  million  more  in  common  and  preferred 
distributions.  We also reduced our debt, net of borrowings, by $45.1 million from 2010. 

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201120102009Cash provided by operating activities44,703$    43,249$     48,064$     Cash used in investing activities(79,747)(101,935)(3,334)Cash provided by (used in) financing activities37,02460,385(41,114)Year Ended December 31,(In thousands)                                                                                           
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends and Equity 

We believe that we currently qualify, and intend to continue to qualify in the future as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986, as amended (“the Code”).  Under the Code, as a REIT we must distribute to our shareholders at least 90% of our REIT 
taxable income annually, excluding  net capital gain. Distributions paid are at the discretion of our Board and depend on our 
actual  net  income  available  to  common  shareholders,  cash  flow,  financial  condition,  capital  requirements,  restrictions  in 
financing arrangements, the annual distribution requirements under REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as our 
Board deems relevant.   

We paid cash dividends of $0.653 per common share to shareholders in 2011, unchanged from dividends paid in 2010.   Our 
dividend policy has not changed in that we expect to continue making distributions to shareholders of at least 90% of our REIT 
taxable income, excluding  net capital gain, in order to maintain qualification as a REIT. On an annualized basis, our current 
dividend  is  above  our  estimated  minimum  required  distribution.    Distributions  paid  by  us  are  funded  from  cash  flows  from 
operating activities.  To the extent that cash flows from operating activities were insufficient to pay total distributions for any 
period,  alternative  funding  sources  are  used  as  shown  in  the  following  table.    Examples  of  alternative  funding  sources  may 
include  proceeds  from  sales  of  real  estate  and  bank  borrowings.    Although  we  may  use  alternative  sources  of  cash  to  fund 
distributions  in  a  given  period,  we  expect  that  distribution  requirements  for  an  entire  year  will  be  met  with  cash  flows  from 
operating activities. 

During  2011,  we  issued  0.683  million  common  shares  through  a  controlled  equity  offering  generating  $8.8  million  in  net 
proceeds.  Additionally, in the second quarter of 2011, we issued 2.0 million convertible cumulative perpetual preferred shares 
generating $96.6 million in net proceeds.  

Debt 

The following financing activity occurred during 2011: 

  A new seven-year $60.0 million unsecured term loan. The net proceeds were used to repay four property mortgages 
aggregating  approximately  $22.0  million  and  to  repay  the  $33.0  million  outstanding  balance  (as  of  September  30, 
2011) on our unsecured revolving line of credit; 

  Closed  a  new  $24.7  million  mortgage  secured  by  the  Jackson  Crossing  shopping  center  in  Jackson,  Michigan.   The 

mortgage bears a fixed rate of 5.8% and matures in April 2018; 

  Repaid in full the $30.0 million secured term loan facility from borrowings under our secured Credit Facility, and used 
net  proceeds  from  our  cumulative  convertible  perpetual  preferred  share  offering  to  repay  our  $30.0  million  secured 
bridge loan and reduce borrowings on our Credit Facility; and  

  Repaid  three  wholly owned property  mortgages secured by our Lakeshore Marketplace, Beacon Square, and Gaines 

Marketplace shopping centers and three land loans totaling $38.6 million.   

Additionally,  a  $9.1  million  non-recourse  mortgage  note  that  was  secured  by  our  wholly-owned  Madison  Center  property 
located in Madison Heights, Michigan, was due May 1, 2011.  The note entered default status in May when we did not repay 
the note at maturity.  On October 19, 2011 we conveyed titled to and our interest in the Madison Center property to the lender 
and were released of our obligation. 

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201120102009Cash provided by operating activities44,703$     43,249$     48,064$     Cash distributions to preferred shareholders(3,432)$     -$           -$           Cash distributions to common shareholders(25,203)     (22,501)     (17,974)     Cash distributions to operating partnership unit holders(2,159)       (1,906)       (2,503)       Distributions to noncontrolling interests-             -             (54)                Total distributions(30,794)$   (24,407)$   (20,531)$   Surplus (deficiency)13,909$     18,842$     27,533$     Alternative sources of funding for distributions:  Proceeds from sales of real estate assets28,803$     4,023$       28,022$         Total sources of alternative funding for distributionsn/an/an/aYear Ended December 31,(In thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
It is anticipated that funds borrowed under our credit facilities will be used for general corporate purposes, including working 
capital, capital expenditures, the repayment of indebtedness or other corporate activities.  For further information on the credit 
facilities and other debt, refer to Note 11 of the consolidated financial statements. 

At December 31, 2011, we had four interest rate swap agreements in effect for an aggregate notional amount of $135.0 million 
converting our floating rate corporate debt to fixed rate debt.  After taking into account the impact of converting our variable 
rate debt to fixed rate debt by use of the interest rate swap agreements, at December 31, 2011, we had $29.5 million of variable 
rate debt outstanding.     

At December 31, 2011, we had $325.8 million of fixed rate mortgage loans encumbering certain consolidated properties.  Such 
mortgage loans are non-recourse, subject to certain exceptions for which we would be liable for any resulting losses incurred by 
the lender.  These exceptions vary from loan to loan but generally include fraud or a material misrepresentation, misstatement 
or omission by the borrower, intentional or grossly negligent conduct by the borrower that harms the property or results in a 
loss  to  the  lender,  filing  of  a  bankruptcy  petition  by  the  borrower,  either  directly  or  indirectly,  and  certain  environmental 
liabilities.  In addition, upon the occurrence of certain of such events, such as fraud or filing of a bankruptcy petition by the 
borrower, we would be liable for the entire outstanding balance of the loan, all interest accrued thereon and certain other costs, 
penalties and expenses.   

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements  

Real Estate Joint Ventures 

We  consolidate  entities  in  which  we  own  less  than  100%  equity  interest  if  we  have  a  controlling  interest  or  are  the  primary 
beneficiary in a variable interest entity, as defined in the Consolidation Topic of FASB ASC 810.  From time to time, we enter 
into joint venture arrangements from which we believe we can benefit by owning a partial interest in a property.   

As of December 31, 2011, we had seven equity investments in unconsolidated joint venture entities in which we owned 50% or 
less of the total ownership interest and accounted for these entities under the equity method.  Refer to Note 8 of the notes to the 
consolidated financial statements for more information.   

We have a 30% ownership interest in our Ramco Lion joint venture which owns a portfolio of 16 properties totaling 3.2 million 
square feet of GLA.  As of December 31, 2011, the properties had consolidated equity of $300.5 million.  Our total investment 
in  the  venture  at  December  31,  2011  was  $76.4  million.    The  Ramco  Lion  joint  venture  has  total  debt  obligations  of 
approximately $209.0 million with maturity dates ranging from 2012 through 2020.  Our proportionate share of the total debt is 
$62.7 million.  Such debt is non-recourse to the venture, subject to carve-outs customary to such types of mortgage financing. 

We have a 20% ownership interest in our Ramco 450 joint venture which is a portfolio of eight properties totaling 1.6 million 
square feet of GLA.  As of December 31, 2011, the properties in the portfolio had consolidated equity of $124.1 million.  Our 
total investment in the venture at December 31, 2011 was $14.5 million.  The Ramco 450 venture has total debt obligations of 
approximately $170.6 million with maturity dates ranging from 2013 through 2017.  Our proportionate share of the total debt is 
$34.1 million.  Such debt is non-recourse to the venture, subject to carve-outs customary to such types of mortgage financing. 

We also have ownership interests ranging from 7%  - 50% in five smaller joint ventures that each own one or two properties.  
As of December 31, 2011, our total investment in these ventures was $6.0 million and our proportionate share of the total non-
recourse debt was $5.4 million with maturity dates ranging from 2012 through 2016.  One of these joint ventures was in default 
on  its  $8.4  million  non-recourse  mortgage  loan  in  which  we  had  a  40%  interest.    On  February  10,  2012,  the  joint  venture 
completed a transfer of the property’s ownership to the lender in consideration for the repayment of the outstanding mortgage 
loan.  In addition, one of our single property joint ventures sold its sole property to a third party in the third quarter of 2011 
which generated a $6.8 million gain on sale of which $2.7 million was our proportionate share.  Refer to Note 8 of the notes to 
the consolidated financial statements for more information related to our real estate joint ventures.   

Additionally,  we  review  our  equity  investments  in  unconsolidated  entities  for  impairment  on  a  venture-by-venture  basis 
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the equity investment may not be recoverable. 
In  testing  for  impairment  of  these  equity  investments,  we  primarily  use  cash  flow  models,  discount  rates,  and  capitalization 
rates to estimate the fair value of properties held in joint ventures, and  we also estimate the fair value of the debt of the joint 
ventures  based  on  borrowing  rates  for  similar  types  of  borrowing  arrangements  with  the  same  remaining  maturity.  
Considerable judgment by management is applied when determining whether an equity investment in an unconsolidated entity 
is  impaired  and,  if  so,  the  amount  of  the  impairment.  Changes  to  assumptions  regarding  cash  flows,  discount  rates,  or 
capitalization rates could be material to our consolidated financial statements. 

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As a result of our impairment testing,  we recorded non-cash impairment provisions of $9.6 million and $2.7 million in 2011 
and 2010, respectively.  These amounts related to the other-than-temporary declines in the fair market value of various equity 
investments in our unconsolidated joint ventures.  Refer to Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for more 
information.   

Contractual Obligations  

The following are our contractual cash obligations as of December 31, 2011: 

(1)  Excludes $47,000 of unamortized mortgage debt premium. 

We anticipate that the combination of cash on hand, cash provided from operating activities, the availability under our credit 
facility ($144.1 million at December 31, 2011 subject to covenants), our access to the capital markets and the sale of existing 
properties will satisfy our expected working capital requirements through at least the next 12 months. Although we believe that 
the combination of factors discussed above will provide sufficient liquidity, no assurance can be given.   

At December 31, 2011, we did not have any contractual obligations that required or allowed settlement,  in  whole or in part, 
with consideration other than cash.   

Mortgages and notes payable 

See the analysis of our debt included in “Liquidity and Capital Resources” above.  

Employment Contracts 

At December 31, 2011, we had employment contracts with our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer that contain 
minimum guaranteed compensation.  All other employees are subject to at-will employment. 

Operating and Capital Leases 

We lease office space for our corporate headquarters and our Florida office under operating leases.  We also have an operating 
lease adjacent to  our former  Taylors Square  shopping center and a capital ground lease  at our Gaines Marketplace shopping 
center that provides the option to purchase the land parcel in October 2014 for approximately $5.4 million. 

Construction Costs 

In connection with the development and expansion of various shopping centers as of December 31, 2011, we have entered into 
agreements for construction activities with an aggregate cost of approximately $3.0 million. 

Planned Capital Spending 

We are focused on our core strengths of enhancing the value of our existing portfolio of shopping centers through successful 
leasing efforts and the completion of our redevelopment projects currently in process.  In addition, we spent $77.3 million in 
connection with the acquisitions of Heritage Place and Town and Country Crossing, both in suburban St. Louis, Missouri.  

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Contractual ObligationsTotalLess than 1 year 1-3 years3-5 yearsMore than 5 yearsMortgages and notes payable:Scheduled amortization24,919$         5,009$                         12,418$         3,730$           3,762$               Payments due at maturity493,546         10,602                         153,493         185,000         144,451               Total mortgages and notes payable (1)518,465         15,611                         165,911         188,730         148,213             Employment contracts1,001             641                              360                -                     -                         Capital lease7,309             677                              6,632             -                     -                         Operating leases5,017             729                              1,432             958                1,898                 Construction commitments3,005             3,005                           -                     -                     -                         Total contractual obligations534,797$       20,663$                       174,335$       189,688$       150,111$           Payments due by period(In thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For  2012,  we  anticipate  spending  approximately  $24.3  million  for  capital  expenditures  which  includes  development  and 
redevelopment projects as well as planned spending for tenant improvements and leasing costs.   

Capitalization 

At December 31, 2011 our total market capitalization was $1.0 billion.  Our market capitalization consisted of $512.7 million 
of net debt (including property-specific mortgages, an unsecured credit facility consisting of a revolving line of credit and term 
loan, a new unsecured term loan, junior subordinated notes and a capital lease obligation), $407.9 million of common shares 
and OP Units (including dilutive securities and based on a market price of $9.83 at December 31, 2011), and $85.3 million of 
convertible perpetual preferred shares (based on a market price of $42.63 per share at December 31, 2011).  Our net debt to 
total market capitalization was 51.0% at December 31, 2011, as compared to 52.8% at December 31, 2010.  The decrease in 
total  net  debt  to  market  capitalization  was  due  primarily  to  the  impact  of  the  April  2011  preferred  equity  offering  and  the 
repayment of various property mortgages in  2011, partially offset by the decrease in our common share price from $12.45 at 
December  31,  2010  to  $9.83  at  December  31,  2011.    Our  outstanding  debt  at  December  31,  2011  had  a  weighted  average 
interest rate of 5.14%, and consisted of $490.0 million of fixed rate debt, including the impact of interest rate swap agreements. 
Outstanding letters of credit issued under the credit facility totaled approximately $1.4 million at December 31, 2011.  

At December 31, 2011, the noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership represented a 6.3% ownership in the Operating 
Partnership.  The OP Units may, under certain circumstances, be exchanged for our common shares of beneficial interest on a 
one-for-one basis.  We, as sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, have the option, but not the obligation, to settle 
exchanged  OP  Units  held  by  others  in  cash  based  on  the  current  trading  price  of  our  common  shares  of  beneficial  interest.  
Assuming  the  exchange  of  all  OP  Units,  there  would  have  been  41,353,851  of  our  common  shares  of  beneficial  interest 
outstanding at December 31, 2011, with a market value of approximately $406.5 million. 

Funds From Operations 

We  consider  funds  from  operations  ("FFO")  an  appropriate  supplemental  measure  of  the  financial  performance  of  an  equity 
REIT.  Under the NAREIT definition, FFO represents net income attributable to common shareholders, excluding extraordinary 
items, as defined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"),  gains (losses) on 
sales of depreciable property, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of financing costs), 
and  after  adjustments  for  unconsolidated  partnerships  and  joint  ventures.    In  addition,  NAREIT  has  recently  clarified  its 
computation of FFO to exclude impairment provisions on depreciable property and equity investments in depreciable property.  
Management has restated FFO for prior periods accordingly.  FFO should not be considered an alternative to GAAP net income 
available to common shareholders as an indication of our performance.  We consider FFO as a useful measure for reviewing 
our  comparative  operating  and  financial  performance  between  periods  or  to  compare  our  performance  to  different  REITs.  
However,  our  computation  of  FFO  may  differ  from  the  methodology  for  calculating  FFO  utilized  by  other  real  estate 
companies, and therefore, may not be comparable to these other real estate companies. 

We  recognize  FFO’s  limitations  when  compared  to  GAAP  net  income  attributable  to  common  shareholders.    FFO  does  not 
represent amounts available for needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations, or other commitments and 
uncertainties.  In addition, FFO does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and is not 
necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs, including the payment of dividends.  FFO should not be considered 
as an alternative to net income available to common shareholders (computed in accordance with GAAP) or as an alternative to 
cash flow as a measure of liquidity.  FFO is simply used as an additional indicator of our operating performance. 

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The following table illustrates the calculations of FFO: 

Inflation 

Inflation  has  been  relatively  low  in  recent  years  and  has  not  had  a  significant  detrimental  impact  on  the  results  of  our 
operations.  Should inflation  rates increase in the  future,  substantially all of our tenant  leases contain provisions designed to 
partially  mitigate  the  negative  impact  of  inflation  in  the  near  term.    Such  lease  provisions  include  clauses  that  require  our 
tenants to reimburse us for real estate taxes and many of the operating expenses we incur.  Also, many of our leases provide for 
periodic  increases  in  base  rent  which  are  either  of  a  fixed  amount  or  based  on  changes  in  the  consumer  price  index  and/or 
percentage rents (where the tenant pays us rent based on a percentage of its sales).  Significant inflation rate increases over a 
prolonged period of time may have a material adverse impact on our business. 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new accounting standard which provided certain 
changes  to  the  evaluation  of  a  variable  interest  entity  including  requiring  a  qualitative  rather  than  quantitative  analysis  to 
determine  the  primary beneficiary of a VIE, continuous assessments of  whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a 
VIE, and enhanced disclosures about an enterprise’s involvement with a VIE. Under the new standard, the primary beneficiary 
has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact economic performance of the VIE and the obligation to 
absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. 

We adopted the standard effective January 1, 2010. The adoption did not have a material impact to our financial statements. 
The required balance sheet disclosures regarding assets and liabilities of a consolidated VIE have been parenthetically included 
in our consolidated balance sheets. These parenthetical amounts relate to The Ramco Hartland SC, LLC, an undeveloped land 
parcel in Hartland, Michigan that was a consolidated VIE in 2010.  In January 2011, we purchased our partner’s interest in the 
joint venture.  Refer to Note 9 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.   

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201120102009Net (loss) income available to common shareholders (32,002)$     (20,148)$     13,720$    Adjustments:  Rental property depreciation and amortization expense36,271        31,213        30,141  Pro-rata share of real estate depreciation from unconsolidated joint ventures9,310          6,798          6,678 (Gain) loss on sale of depreciable real estate(7,197)         241             (7,457)        (Gain) on sale of joint venture depreciable real estate(2,718)         -                  -                  Provision for impairment on income-producing properties16,332        -                  -                  Provision for impairment on equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures (1)9,611          2,653          -                  Provision for impairment on joint venture income-producing properties (1)1,644          1,820          -                  Noncontrolling interest in Operating Partnership(1,742)         (1,632)         2,181Funds from operations29,509$      20,945$      45,263$    Weighted average common shares38,466        35,046        22,193      Shares issuable upon conversion of Operating Partnership Units2,785          2,902          2,919        Dilutive effect of securities145             178             -                Weighted average equivalent shares outstanding, diluted41,39638,12625,112Funds from operations per diluted share0.71$          0.55$          1.80$        Provision for impairment for land available for sale0.28$          0.76$          -$          Bargain purchase gain on acquisition of real estate-$            (0.26)$         -$          Gain on extinguishment of debt0.02$          -$            -$          FFO, excluding items above, per diluted share1.01$          1.05$          1.80$        (1)  Amount included in (loss) earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures.Years Ended December 31,(In thousands, except per share data)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In  July  2010,  the  FASB  updated  ASC  310  “Receivables”  with  ASU  2010-20  “Disclosures  about  the  Credit  Quality  of 
Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses,” which requires enhanced disclosures about financing receivables, 
including the allowance for credit losses, credit quality, and impaired loans.  This standard is effective for fiscal years ending 
after December 15, 2010.  We adopted the standard in the fourth quarter of 2010 and it did not have a material impact on our 
consolidated financial statements. 

In May 2011, the FASB updated ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” with ASU 2011-04 “Amendments to 
Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS.”  The amendments change 
the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information 
about fair value measurements. We adopted the standard in the fourth quarter of 2011 and it did not have a material impact on 
our consolidated financial statements. 

In  June  2011,  the  FASB  updated  ASC  220  “Comprehensive  Income”  with  ASU  2011-05  “Presentation  of  Comprehensive 
Income,”  which  requires  an  entity  to  present  the  total  of  comprehensive  income,  the  components  of  net  income,  and  the 
components  of  other  comprehensive  income  either  in  a  single  continuous  statement  of  comprehensive  income  or  in  two 
separate  but  consecutive  statements.    We  adopted  the  standard  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2011  and  it  did  not  have  a  material 
impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

In September 2011, the FASB updated ASC 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” with ASU 2011-08 “Testing Goodwill for 
Impairment.”  Under this update, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of 
events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than 
its carrying amount.  If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not 
that  the  fair  value  of  a  reporting  unit  is  less  than  its  carrying  amount,  then  performing  the  two-step  impairment  test  is 
unnecessary.  We do not expect this update to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

In December 2011, the FASB updated ASC 210 “Balance Sheet” with ASU 2011-11 “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and 
Liabilities.”  Under this update companies are required to provide new disclosures about offsetting and related arrangements for 
financial instruments and derivatives.  The provisions of ASU 2011-11 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on 
or after January 1, 2013, and are required to be applied retrospectively.  We do not expect this update to have a material impact 
on our consolidated financial statements. 

In December 2011, the FASB updated ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income” with ASU 2011-12 “Deferral of the Effective Date 
for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in ASU 
2011-05.”  This update requires that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented in either a single continuous 
statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  ASU 2011-12 defers only those changes in 
ASU 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  
The provisions of ASU 2011-12 are effective for public companies in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. We do 
not expect this update to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 

We have exposure to interest rate risk on our variable rate debt obligations.  Based on market conditions, we may manage our 
exposure to interest rate risk by entering into interest rate swap agreements to hedge our variable rate debt.  We are not subject 
to any foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity price risk, or other material rate or price risks.  Based on our debt and 
interest rates and interest rate swap agreements in effect at December 31, 2011, a 100 basis point change in interest rates would 
impact our future earnings and cash flows by approximately $0.3 million annually.  We believe that a 100 basis point change in 
interest rates would have a minimal impact the fair value of our total outstanding debt at December 31, 2011.  

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We  had  interest  rate  swap  agreements  with  an  aggregate  notional  amount  of  $135.0  million  as  of  December  31,  2011.  The 
agreements provided for fixed rates ranging from 1.2% to 2.0% and had expirations ranging from April 2016 to October 2018.  
The  following  table  sets  forth  information  as  of  December  31,  2011  concerning  our  long-term  debt  obligations,  including 
principal cash flows by scheduled maturity, weighted average interest rates of maturing amounts and fair market: 

We estimated the fair value of our fixed rate  mortgages using a discounted cash  flow analysis, based on borrowing rates for 
similar  types  of  borrowing  arrangements  with  the  same  remaining  maturity.    Considerable  judgment  is  required  to  develop 
estimated fair values of financial instruments.  The table incorporates only those exposures that exist at December 31, 2011 and 
does  not  consider  those  exposures  or  positions  which  could  arise  after  that  date  or  firm  commitments  as  of  such  date.  
Therefore, the information presented therein has limited predictive value.  Our actual interest rate fluctuations will depend on 
the exposures that arise during the period and on market interest rates at that time.  

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. 

Our consolidated financial statements and supplementary data are included as a separate section in this Annual Report on Form 
10-K commencing on page F-1 and 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  maintain  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  designed  to  ensure  that  information  required  to  be  disclosed  in  our  reports 
under  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as  amended  (“Exchange  Act”),  such  as  this  report  on  Form 10-K,  is  recorded, 
processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such information is 
accumulated  and  communicated  to  our  management,  including  our  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  as 
appropriate,  to  allow  timely  decisions  regarding  required  disclosure.  In  designing  and  evaluating  the  disclosure  controls  and 
procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide 
only reasonable assurance of achieving the design control objectives, and management was required to apply its judgment in 
evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.  

We  carried  out  an  assessment  as  of  December  31,  2011  of  the  effectiveness  of  the  design  and  operation  of  our  disclosure 
controls and procedures. This assessment was done under the supervision and with the participation of management, including 
our  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer.  Based  on  such  evaluation,  our  management,  including  our  Chief 
Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  concluded  that  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  were  effective  at  the 
reasonable assurance level as of December 31, 2011.  

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Fair20122013201420152016ThereafterTotalValue Fixed-rate debt 15,611$    25,821$     33,647$       151,943$   1,894$         260,049$     488,965$   473,651$   Average interest rate6.4%5.9%5.5%4.4%6.6%5.6%5.3%6.2%Variable-rate debt -$         -$           29,500$       -$           -$             -$             29,500$     29,500$     Average interest rate-               -                 2.8%-                 -                   -                   2.8%2.8%(In thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting as such term is 
defined under Rule 13a-15(f) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. 

Internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the  reliability  of 
financial reporting and preparation of our consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles. 

Internal  control  over  financial  reporting  includes  those  policies  and  procedures  that  pertain  to  our  ability  to  record,  process, 
summarize and report reliable financial data.  Management recognizes that there are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of 
any internal control and effective internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to 
financial  statement  preparation.    Additionally,  because  of  changes  in  conditions,  the  effectiveness  of  internal  control  over 
financial reporting may vary over time. 

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. 

Our management conducted an assessment of our internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31,  2011 using the 
framework  established  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  in  Internal  Control  – 
Integrated Framework.  Based on this assessment, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting 
was effective as of December 31, 2011.   

Our independent registered public accounting firm, Grant Thornton LLP, has issued an attestation report on our internal control 
over financial reporting.  Their report appears below.  

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

Board of Trustees and Shareholders 
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust 

We  have  audited  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust  (a  Maryland  corporation)  and  subsidiaries’  (the  “Company”)  internal 
control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2011,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control—Integrated 
Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO).  The  Company’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  Management’s  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, testing and evaluating the design and 
operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and 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,  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust  and  subsidiaries  maintained,  in  all  material  respects,  effective  internal 
control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2011,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control—Integrated 
Framework issued by COSO. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the  standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), 
the consolidated balance sheets of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and 
the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of 
the three years in the period ended December 31, 2011, and our report dated March 8, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion. 

 /s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP  

Southfield, Michigan 
March 8, 2012 

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the most recently completed fiscal quarter 
that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 

Item 9B. Other Information. 

None. 

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance. 

PART III 

Incorporated  by  reference  from  our  definitive  proxy  statement  to  be  filed  within  120  days  after  the  end  of  our  fiscal  year 
covered by this Form 10-K. 

Item 11. Executive Compensation. 

Incorporated  by  reference  from  our  definitive  proxy  statement  to  be  filed  within  120  days  after  the  end  of  our  fiscal  year 
covered by this Form 10-K. 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. 

The following table sets forth information regarding our equity compensations plans as of December 31, 2011: 

The total in  Column (A) above consisted of  options  to purchase  272,201 shares of common  stock, 65,043 deferred common 
shares  (see  Note  19  of  the  notes  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  for  further  information)  and  196,835  shares  of 
restricted  stock  issuable  on  the  satisfaction  of  applicable  performance  measures.    The  number  of  shares  of  restricted  stock 
overstates dilution to the extent we do not satisfy the applicable performance measures.   

Additional information required by this Item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement to be filed within 
120 days after the end of our fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K. 

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. 

Incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year 
covered by this Form 10-K. 

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.  

Incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year 
covered by this Form 10-K. 

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(A)(B)(C)Plan CategoryNumber of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rightsWeighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rightsNumber of securities remaining available for future issuances under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (A))Equity compensation plans approved by security holders534,079$25.98551,930Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders---Total534,079$25.98551,930                                                                                           
 
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART IV 

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.  

(a) (1)  Consolidated financial statements.  See “Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”  

  (2)  Financial statement schedule.  See “Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”  
(3)  Exhibits  

3.1 

3.2 

3.3 

3.4 

3.5 

Articles of Restatement of Declaration of Trust of the Company, effective June 8, 2010, incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 8-K dated June 8, 2010. 

Amended  and  Restated  Bylaws  of  the  Company,  effective  June  8,  2010,  incorporated  by  reference 
to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Form 8-K dated June 8, 2010. 

Articles of Amendment, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland 
on April 5, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 6, 
2011. 

Articles Supplementary, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland 
on April 5, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 6, 
2011. 

Articles Supplementary, as filed with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation of Maryland 
on April 28, 2011, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 
28, 2011. 

3.6* 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company, effective February 23, 2012. 

4.1 

4.2 

4.3 

4.4 

4.5 

4.6 

4.7 

Amended  and  Restated  Fixed  Rate  Note  ($110  million),  dated  March  30,  2007,  by  and  Between 
Ramco Jacksonville LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 
to  Registrant’s Form 8-K dated April 16, 2007. 

Amended and Restated Mortgage, Assignment of Leases and Rents, Security Agreement and Fixture 
Filing, dated March 30, 2007, by and between Ramco Jacksonville LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, 
N.A., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated April 16, 2007. 

Assignment of  Leases and Rents, dated March 30, 2007, by and between Ramco Jacksonville  LLC 
and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Registrant’s Form 8-K 
dated April 16, 2007. 

Environmental  Liabilities  Agreement,  dated  March  30,  2007,  by  and  between  Ramco  Jacksonville 
LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Registrant’s Form 
8-K dated April 16, 2007. 

Acknowledgment of Property Manager, dated March 30, 2007 by and between Ramco-Gershenson, 
Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Registrant’s Form 
8-K dated April 16, 2007. 

Rights  Agreement,  dated  as  of  March  25,  2009  between  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust  and 
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC which includes as Exhibits thereto of the Articles 
Supplementary, Form of Rights Certificate and the Summary of Terms attached thereto as Exhibit A, 
B and C, respectively, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated March 
31, 2009. 

Amendment  to  Rights  Agreement,  dated  September  8,  2009,  between  the  Company  and  American 
Stock  
Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K 
dated September 9, 2009. 

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10.1 

10.2 

10.3 

10.4 

10.5 

10.6 

10.7 

10.8 

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of May 10, 1996, among the Company, Dennis Gershenson, 
Joel Gershenson, Bruce Gershenson, Richard Gershenson, Michael A. Ward U/T/A dated 2/22/77, as 
amended, and each of the Persons set forth on Exhibit A attached thereto, incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1996. 

Exchange Rights Agreement, dated as of May 10, 1996, by and among the Company and each of the 
Persons whose names are set forth on Exhibit A attached thereto, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 
10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 1996. 

Exchange Rights Agreement  dated  as of September 4, 1998 between Ramco-Gershenson Properties 
Trust,  and  A.T.C.,  L.L.C.,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.4  to  the  Company’s  Quarterly 
Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 1998. 

Limited  Liability  Company  Agreement  of  Ramco/West  Acres  LLC.,  incorporated  by  reference  to 
Exhibit 10.53 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 
2001. 

Assignment  and  Assumption  Agreement  dated  September  28,  2001  among  Flint  Retail,  LLC  and 
Ramco/West  Acres LLC and  State Street Bank and Trust for holders of J.P. Mortgage Commercial 
Mortgage  Pass-Through  Certificates,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.54  to  the  Company’s 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2001. 

Limited  Liability  Company  Agreement  of  Ramco/Shenandoah  LLC.,  incorporated  by  reference  to 
Exhibit 10.41 to the Company’s on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001. 

Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated May 21, 2002 between Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P. and 
Shop Invest, LLC., incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on 
Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002. 

Amended  and  Restated  Limited  Partnership  Agreement  of  Ramco/Lion  Venture  LP,  dated  as  of 
December 29, 2004, by Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P., as a limited partner, Ramco Lion LLC, 
as a general partner, CLPF-Ramco, L.P. as a limited partner, and CLPF-Ramco GP, LLC as a general 
partner, incorporated by reference Exhibit 10.62 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for 
the year ended December 31, 2004. 

10.9* 

Summary of Trustee Compensation Program.** 

10.10 

10.11 

10.12 

10.13 

10.14 

10.15 

Second Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Ramco Jacksonville LLC, 
dated March 1, 2005, by Ramco-Gershenson Properties , L.P. and SGC Equities LLC., incorporated 
by reference Exhibit 10.65 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended 
March 31, 2005. 

Employment Agreement, dated as of August 1, 2007,  between the Company and Dennis Gershenson, 
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 
period ended June 30, 2007.** 

Restricted  Share  Award  Agreement  Under  2008  Restricted  Share  Plan  for  Non-Employee  Trustee, 
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 
period ended June 30, 2008.** 

Restricted  Share Plan  for Non-Employee Trustees,  incorporated by reference to  Appendix  A of the 
Company’s 2008 Proxy Statement filed on April 30, 2008.** 

Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust  2009  Omnibus  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan,  incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated June 15, 2009. ** 

Amended  and  Restated  Secured  Master  Loan  Agreement,  dated  as  of  December  11,  2009,  by  and 
among  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  L.P.,  as  Borrower,  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust,  as 
Guarantor,    KeyBank  National  Association,  as  Agent,  KeyBanc  Capital  Markets,  as  Sole  Lead 
Manager and Arranger, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., as Co-Syndication 
Agents,  Deutsche  Bank  Trust  Company  Americas,  as  Documentation  Agent,  and  other  specified 
banks  which  are  a  Party  or  may  become  Parties  to  such  Agreement,  incorporated  by  reference  to 

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10.16 

10.17 

10.18 

10.19 

10.20 

10.21 

10.22 

10.23 

10.24 

10.25 

10.26 

10.27 

10.28 

Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K, dated December 17, 2009.  

Amended  and  Restated  Unconditional  Guaranty  of  Payment  and  Performance,  dated  December  11, 
2009,  by  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust,  as  Guarantor,  in  favor  of  KeyBank  National 
Association and certain other lenders, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Form 
8-K, dated December 17, 2009. 

First  Amended  and  Restated  Revolving  Credit  Agreement,  dated  as  of  December  11,  2009,  by  and 
among  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  L.P.,  as  Borrower,  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust,  as 
Guarantor,  Ramco Virginia Properties, L.L.C., KeyBank National  Association, as  Agent,  KeyBanc 
Capital Markets, as Sole Lead Manager and Arranger, and other specified banks which are a Party or 
may  become  Parties  to  such  Agreement,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.3  to  Registrant’s 
Form 8-K, dated December 17, 2009. 

Separation  Agreement  and  Release  between  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust  and  Richard  J. 
Smith, dated December 23, 2009, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K, 
dated December 29, 2009. 

Employment  Letter,  dated  February  16,  2010,  between  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust  and 
Gregory  R.  Andrews,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  Registrant’s  Form  8-K,  dated 
February 19, 2010.** 

Change  in  Control  Policy,  dated  March  1,  2010,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to 
Registrant’s Form 8-K dated March 4, 2010. 

2010  Executive  Incentive  Plan,  dated  March  1,  2010,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to 
Registrant’s Form 8-K dated March 4, 2010. 

Registration  Rights  Agreement,  dated  February  17,  2010,  between  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties 
Trust  and  JCP  Realty,  Inc.,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.28  to  the  Registrant's  Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. 

First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement and Guaranty, dated 
March  30,  2010,  by  and  among  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties,  L.P.,  as  Borrower,  Ramco-
Gershenson  Properties  Trust  and  Ramco  Virginia  Properties,  L.L.C.  as  Guarantors  and  KeyBank 
National Association as Agent, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K, 
dated April 1, 2010. 

Form  of  Non-Qualified  Option  Agreement  Under  2009  Omnibus  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan, 
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated June 15, 2009** 

Form  of  Restricted  Stock  Award  Agreement  Under  2009  Omnibus  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan, 
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated June 15, 2009** 

Bridge Loan Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2010, among Ramco-Gershenson Properties, L.P., 
as  Borrower,  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust,  Ramco  Liberty  Square  LLC,  and  Ramco  Fox 
River LLC, as Guarantors and KeyBank National Association, as a bank, the other banks which may 
become Parties to such Agreement, KeyBank National Association, as Agent, and KeyBanc Capital 
Markets  as  Sole  Lead  Manager  and  Arranger  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.26  to  the 
Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. 

Unsecured Term Loan Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2011 among Ramco-Gershenson 
Properties, L.P., as Borrower, Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, as Guarantor, KeyBank National 
Association, The Huntington National Bank, PNC Bank, National Association, KeyBank National 
Association, as Agent, and KeyBanc Capital Markets, as Sole Lead Manager and Arranger 
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 
period ended September 30, 2011.  

Unconditional Guaranty of Payment and Performance, dated as of September 30, 2011, by Ramco-
Gershenson Properties Trust, in favor of KeyBank National Association and the other lenders under 
the Unsecured Term Loan Agreement incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2011.  

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12.1* 

Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Share Dividends. 

21.1* 

Subsidiaries 

23.1* 

Consent of Grant Thornton LLP. 

31.1* 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

31.2* 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

32.1* 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  

32.2* 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

101.INS(1)   XRL Instance Document 

101.SCH(1)  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema 

101.CAL(1)  XBRL Extension Calculation 

101.DEF(1) 

XBRL Extension Definition 

101.LAB(1) 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label 

101.PRE(1) 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation 

__________ 
* Filed herewith  
** Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement  
(1) Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulations S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement 
or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, are deemed not filed for purposes of Sections  18 
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1924 and otherwise are not subject to liability thereunder. 

We  have  not  filed  certain  instruments  with  respect  to  long-term  debt  that  did  not  exceed  10%  of  our  total  assets.    We  will 
furnish a copy of such agreements with the SEC upon request. 

15(b)  The exhibits listed at item 15(a)(3) that are noted ‘filed herewith’ are hereby filed with this report. 

15(c) The financial statement schedules listed at Item 15(a)(2) are hereby filed with this report. 

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SIGNATURES 

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, thereunto duly authorized. 

Dated: March 8, 2012 

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust 

By: /s/ Dennis E. Gershenson 
Dennis E. Gershenson, 
President and Chief Executive Officer 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on 
behalf of registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. 

Dated: March 8, 2012 

By: /s/ Stephen R. Blank 
Stephen R. Blank, 
Chairman 

Dated: March 8, 2012 

Dated: March 8, 2012 

Dated: March 8, 2012 

Dated: March 8, 2012 

Dated: March 8, 2012 

Dated: March 8, 2012 

Dated: March 8, 2012 

Dated: March 8, 2012 

Dated: March 8, 2012 

By: /s/ Dennis E. Gershenson 
Dennis E. Gershenson, 
Trustee, President and Chief Executive Officer 
(Principal Executive Officer) 

By: /s/ Arthur H. Goldberg 
Arthur H. Goldberg, 
Trustee 

By: /s/ Robert A. Meister 
Robert A. Meister, 
Trustee 

By: /s/ David J. Nettina 
David J. Nettina 
Trustee 

By: /s/ Matthew L. Ostrower 
Matthew L. Ostrower, 
Trustee 

By: /s/ Joel M. Pashcow 
Joel M. Pashcow 
Trustee 

By: /s/ Mark K. Rosenfeld 
Mark K. Rosenfeld 
Trustee 

By: /s/ Michael A. Ward 
Michael A. Ward, 
Trustee 

By: /s/ Gregory R. Andrews 
Gregory R. Andrews, 
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 

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RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST 

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

Consolidated Financial Statements: 

Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2011 and 2010 

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - Years Ended  
December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 

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           F-2 

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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity - Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009   

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 

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Schedules to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM 

Board of Trustees and Shareholders 
Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust 

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  of  Ramco-Gershenson  Properties  Trust  (a  Maryland 
corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of 
operations and comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended 
December 31, 2011. Our audits of the basic financial statements included the financial statement schedules listed in the index 
appearing  under  Item  15.    These  financial  statements  and  financial  statement  schedules  are  the  responsibility  of  the 
Company’s  management.    Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  these  financial  statements  and  financial  statement 
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.  An  audit  also  includes  assessing  the  accounting  principles  used  and  significant 
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits 
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

In  our  opinion,  the  consolidated  financial  statements  referred  to  above  present  fairly,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial 
position of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their 
operations  and  their  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  three  years  in  the  period  ended  December  31,  2011  in  conformity  with 
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement 
schedules,  when  considered  in  relation  to  the  basic  financial  statements  taken  as  a  whole,  present  fairly,  in  all  material 
respects, the information set forth therein. 

As  discussed  in  Note  2  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  the  Company  adopted  new  accounting  guidance  for  the 
consolidation of variable interest entities effective January 1, 2010. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), 
the  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December  31,  2011,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal 
Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) 
and our report dated March 8, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion. 

/s/GRANT THORNTON LLP  

Southfield, Michigan  
March 8, 2012 

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20112010ASSETSIncome producing properties, at cost:Land 133,145$         114,814$         Buildings and improvements863,763           863,225                Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(222,722)          (213,915)          Income producing properties, net 774,186           764,124           Construction in progress and land held for development or sale(including $0 and $25,812 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)87,549             96,056             Net real estate861,735860,180Equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures97,020             105,189           Cash and cash equivalents12,155             10,175             Restricted cash6,063               5,726               Accounts receivable, net 9,614               10,534             Note receivable3,000               3,000               Other assets, net59,236             58,025             TOTAL ASSETS1,048,823$      1,052,829$      LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYMortgages and notes payable:Mortgages payable (including $0 and $4,605 of 325,887$         363,819$         consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)Unsecured/secured revolving credit facility29,500119,750Unsecured/secured term loan facilities, including secured bridge loan135,00060,000Junior subordinated notes28,12528,125Total morgages and notes payable518,512571,694Capital lease obligation6,341               6,641               Accounts payable and accrued expenses31,546             24,986             Other liabilities2,644               3,462               Distributions payable8,606               6,680               TOTAL LIABILITIES567,649613,463Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust ("RPT") Shareholders' Equity: Preferred shares, $0.01 par, 2,000 shares authorized: 7.25% Series D 100,000$         -$                 Cumulative Convertible Perpetual Preferred Shares, (stated at liquidation preference $50 per share), 2,000 and 0 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectivelyCommon shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par, 60,000 shares authorized,38,735 and 37,947 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2011and 2010, respectively387                  379                  Additional paid-in capital 570,225           563,370           Acumulated distributions in excess of net income(218,888)          (161,476)          Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,649)              -                   TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO RPT449,075           402,273           Noncontrolling interest32,099             37,093             TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY481,174           439,366           TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY1,048,823$      1,052,829$      RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUSTCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(In thousands, except per share amounts)December 31,The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.                                                                                           
 
 
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201120102009REVENUEMinimum rent81,958$         76,703$         77,599$         Percentage rent256                387                722                Recovery income from tenants30,813           28,865           30,055           Other property income4,167             3,070             1,586             Management and other fee income4,126             4,192             4,914             TOTAL REVENUE121,320         113,217         114,876         EXPENSESReal estate taxes17,253           15,989           16,714           Recoverable operating expense15,438           14,617           14,610           Other non-recoverable operating expense3,704             3,159             2,099             Depreciation and amortization36,255           30,590           29,156           General and administrative19,650           18,994           14,971           TOTAL EXPENSES92,300           83,349           77,550           INCOME BEFORE OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, TAX AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS29,020           29,868           37,326           OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSESOther (expense) income(257)               (973)               870                Gain on sale of real estate2,441             2,096             5,010             Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures1,669             (221)               1,328             Interest expense(28,138)          (30,785)          (28,185)          Amortization of deferred financing fees(1,869)            (2,612)            (828)               Provision for impairment(27,800)          (28,787)          -                 Provision for impairment on equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures(9,611)            (2,653)            -                 Bargain purchase gain on acquisition of real estate-                 9,836             -                 Deferred gain recognized upon acquisition of real estate-                 1,796             -                 Loss on early extinguishment of debt(1,968)            -                 -                 Restructuring costs and other items-                 -                 (4,379)            (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAX (36,513)          (22,435)          11,142           Income tax (provision) benefit(795)               670                633                (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS(37,308)          (21,765)          11,775           DISCONTINUED OPERATIONSGain (loss) on sale of real estate7,197             (2,050)            2,886             Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt1,218             (242)               -                 Income from discontinued operations393                333                1,275             INCOME (LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS8,808             (1,959)            4,161             NET (LOSS) INCOME (28,500)          (23,724)          15,936           Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling partner interest1,742             3,576             (2,216)            NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST(26,758)(20,148)13,720Preferred share dividends(5,244)-                 -                 NET (LOSS) INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS(32,002)$        (20,148)$        13,720$         (LOSS) EARNINGS  PER COMMON SHARE, BASICContinuing operations(1.05)$            (0.51)$            0.43$             Discontinued operations0.21               (0.06)              0.19                (0.84)$            (0.57)$            0.62$             (LOSS) EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTEDContinuing operations(1.05)$            (0.51)$            0.43$             Discontinued operations0.21               (0.06)              0.19               (0.84)$            (0.57)$            0.62$             WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDINGBasic38,466           35,046           22,193           Diluted38,466           35,046           22,193           OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOMENet (loss) income(28,500)$        (23,724)$        15,936$         Other comprehensive (loss) income:(Loss) gain on interest rate swaps(2,828)            2,517             1,334             Comprehensive (loss) income(31,328)          (21,207)          17,270           Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest179                (3,207)                        (2,371)Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust(31,149)$        (24,414)$        14,899$         The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.Year Ended December 31,RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUST CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(In thousands, except per share amounts)                                                                                           
 
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AccumulatedAccumulatedAdditionalDistributions Other TotalPreferredCommon Paid-inin Excess of ComprehensiveNoncontrollingShareholders’SharesSharesCapitalNet IncomeIncome (Loss)InterestEquityBalance, December 31, 2008-$            185$       389,528$ (112,671)$      (3,328)$             39,324$            313,038$          Issuance of common stock-              124         96,116     -                     -                        -                       96,240              Conversion and redemption of OP unit holders-              -             -               (1)                   -                        -                       (1)  Share-based compensation and other expense-              -             1,087-                     -                        -                       1,087  Dividends declared to common shareholders-              -             -               (18,558)-                        -                       (18,558)  Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests-              -             -               -                     -                        (2,358)(2,358)  Dividends paid on restricted shares-              -             -               (153)-                        -                       (153)  Other comprehensive income adjustment-              -             -               -                     1,179                155                   1,334                Net income-              -             -               13,720           -                        2,216                15,936            Balance, December 31, 2009-              309486,731(117,663)(2,149)39,337406,565  Issuance of common stock-              70           75,623     -                     -                        -                       75,693  Conversion and redemption of OP unit holders-              -             -               -                     -                        (41)                   (41)  Share-based compensation and other expense-              -             1,016       -                     -                        -                       1,016  Dividends declared to common shareholders-              -             -               (23,498)          -                        -                       (23,498)  Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests-              -             -               -                     -                        (1,895)              (1,895)  Dividends paid on restricted shares-              -             -               (167)               -                        -                       (167)  Consolidation of variable interest entity-              -             -               -                     -                        2,900                2,900                Other comprehensive income adjustment-              -             -               -                     2,149368                   2,517  Net loss-              -             -               (20,148)          -                        (3,576)              (23,724)           Balance, December 31, 2010-              379563,370(161,476)-                        37,093439,366  Issuance of common stock-              8             8,329       -                     -                        -                       8,337  Issuance of preferred shares100,000   -             (3,358)      -                     -                        -                       96,642  Conversion and redemption of OP unit holders-              -             -               -                     -                        (3)                     (3)                      Share-based compensation and other expense-              -             1,884       -                     -                        -                       1,884                Dividends declared to common shareholders-              -             -               (25,203)          -                        -                       (25,203)             Dividends declared to preferred shareholders-              -             -               (5,244)            -                        -                       (5,244)               Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests-              -             -               -                     -                        (2,077)              (2,077)               Dividends paid on restricted shares-              -             -               (207)               -                        -                       (207)                  Purchase of partner's interest in consolidated variable interest entity-              -             -               -                     -                        (993)                 (993)                  Other comprehensive loss adjustment-              -             -               -                     (2,649)               (179)                 (2,828)  Net loss-              -             -               (26,758)          -                        (1,742)              (28,500)           Balance, December 31, 2011100,000$ 387$       570,225$ (218,888)$      (2,649)$             32,099$            481,174$        RAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUSTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYThe accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.(In thousands, except share amounts)Shareholders' Equity of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
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 Year Ended December 31, 201120102009OPERATING ACTIVITIES  Net (loss) income(28,500)$           (23,724)$           15,936$               Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:      Depreciation and amortization, including discontinued operations37,02632,02630,990      Amortization of deferred financing fees, including discontinued operations1,8792,663875      Income tax provision (benefit)795(670)(633)      (Earnings) loss from unconsolidated entities(1,669)221(1,328)      Distributions received from operations of unconsolidated entities4,4132,9043,836      Provision for impairment27,80028,787-                         Provision for impairment on unconsolidated joint ventures9,6112,653-                         Loss on extinguishment of debt, net750242-                         Abandonment of pre-development sites-                   -                   1,224      Gain on sale of real estate(9,638)(46)(7,896)      Bargain purchase gain on acquisition of real estate-                   (9,836)-                         Deferred gain recognized upon acquisition of real estate-                   (1,796)-                         Amortization of premium on mortgages and notes payable, net(35)(202)(303)      Share-based compensation expense1,8491,2791,291      Changes in assets and liabilities:        Accounts receivable(252)5,1122,397        Other assets4,5773,758(162)        Accounts payable and accrued expenses(3,903)               (122)                  1,837                 Net cash provided by operating activities44,703               43,249               48,064               INVESTING ACTIVITIES  Additions to real estate(101,690)$         (87,718)$           (21,598)$             Proceeds from sales of real estate28,8034,02328,022  Distributions from sale of joint venture property3,756-                   -                     (Increase) decrease in restricted cash(337)(1,520)1,164  Investment in and notes receivable from unconsolidated joint ventures(9,279)(13,720)(10,922)  Purchase of partner's equity in consolidated joint ventures(1,000)-                   -                     Note receivable from third party-                   (3,000)-                   Net cash used in investing activities(79,747)(101,935)(3,334)FINANCING ACTIVITIES  Proceeds on mortgages and notes payable250,150$           154,700$           176,186$             Repayment of mortgages and notes payable(284,654)           (144,145)           (286,235)             Payment of deferred financing costs(2,839)(1,173)(6,507)  Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares96,642-                   -                     Proceeds from issuance of common stock8,819                 75,693               96,240                 Repayment of capitalized lease obligation(300)                  (283)                  (267)                    Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests-                   -                   (54)  Dividends paid to preferred shareholders(3,432)               -                   -                     Dividends paid to common shareholders(25,203)(22,501)(17,974)  Distributions paid to operating partnership unit holders(2,159)(1,906)(2,503)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities37,02460,385(41,114)Net increase in cash and cash equivalents1,9801,6993,616  Cash from consolidated variable interest entity-                   44-                     Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period10,1758,4324,816  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period12,155$             10,175$             8,432$               SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION   Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest of $325, $1,158 and $2,116 in 2011,    2010 and 2009 respectively)28,747$             29,746$             28,783$                Cash paid for federal income taxes6328378   (Decrease) increase in fair value of interest rate swaps(2,828)2,5171,334The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statementsRAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUSTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(In thousands)                                                                                           
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 

1. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust, together with our subsidiaries (the “Company”), is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) 
engaged  in  the  business  of  owning,  developing,  redeveloping,  acquiring,  managing  and  leasing  community  shopping  centers 
located in the Eastern and Midwestern regions of the United States.   At December 31, 2011, we owned and managed, either 
directly or through our interest in joint ventures, a total of 83 shopping centers and one office building, with approximately 15.2 
million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA).  We also owned interests in three parcels of land held for development and 
five parcels of land adjacent to certain of our existing developed properties located in Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee 
and Virginia.   

We made an election to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes.   Accordingly, we generally will not be subject to 
federal income tax, provided that we annually distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our shareholders and meet other 
conditions. 

Principles of Consolidation and Estimates 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of us and our majority owned subsidiary, the Operating Partnership, 
Ramco-Gershenson  Properties,  L.P.  (93.7%,  92.9%,  and  91.4%  owned  by  us  at  December  31,  2011,  2010  and  2009, 
respectively),  and  all  wholly-owned  subsidiaries,  including  entities  in  which  we  have  a  controlling  interest  or  have  been 
determined  to  be  the  primary  beneficiary  of  a  variable  interest  entity  (“VIE”).    The  presentation  of  consolidated  financial 
statements  does  not  itself  imply  that  assets  of  any  consolidated  entity  (including  any  special-purpose  entity  formed  for  a 
particular  project)  are  available  to  pay  the  liabilities  of  any  other  consolidated  entity,  or  that  the  liabilities  of  any  other 
consolidated  entity  (including  any  special-purpose  entity  formed  for  a  particular  project)  are  obligations  of  any  other 
consolidated entity.  Investments in real estate joint ventures  over which we have the ability to exercise significant influence, 
but  for  which  we  do  not  have  financial  or  operating  control,  are  accounted  for  using  the  equity  method  of  accounting.  
Accordingly,  our  share  of  the  earnings  (loss)  of  these  joint  ventures  is  included  in  consolidated  net  income  (loss).    All 
intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. 

We own 100% of the non-voting and voting common stock of Ramco-Gershenson, Inc. (“Ramco”), and therefore it is included 
in the consolidated financial statements.  Ramco has elected to be a taxable REIT subsidiary for federal income tax purposes.  
Ramco provides property management services to us and to other entities, including our real estate joint venture partners.  We 
had one related party agreement for management fees that was terminated in August 2011 due to the sale of the joint venture’s 
sole property.  Refer to Note 21 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information. 

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United  States  of 
America (“GAAP”) requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and 
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of 
revenues  and  expenses  during  the  reporting  period.  We  base  our  estimates  on  historical  experience  and  on  various  other 
assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments 
about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and reported amounts that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual 
results could differ from those estimates.   

Reclassifications 

Certain reclassifications of prior period amounts have been  made in the financial statements in order to conform to  the 2011 
presentation.   

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable 

Our shopping center space is generally leased to retail tenants under leases that are classified as operating leases. We recognize 
minimum rents using the straight-line method over the terms of the leases commencing when the tenant takes possession of the 
space and when construction of landlord funded improvements is substantially complete. Certain of the leases also provide for 
contingent percentage  rental  income  which is recorded on an  accrual basis once the specified target that triggers this type of 
income is achieved. The leases also provide for recoveries from tenants of CAM, real estate taxes and other operating expenses. 

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These recoveries are estimated and recognized as revenue in the period the recoverable costs are incurred or accrued.  Revenues 
from  fees  and  management  income  are  recognized  in  the  period  in  which  the  services  have  been  provided  and  the  earnings 
process is complete. Lease termination income is recognized when a lease termination agreement is executed by the parties and 
the tenant vacates the space.  When a lease is terminated early but the tenant continues to control the space under a modified 
lease  agreement,  the  lease  termination  fee  is  generally  recognized  evenly  over  the  remaining  term  of  the  modified  lease 
agreement. 

Current accounts receivable from tenants primarily relate  to contractual  minimum rent,  percentage rent,  real estate taxes and 
CAM or other operating expense reimbursements.   

We provide for bad debt expense based upon the allowance method of accounting. We continuously monitor the collectability 
of  our  accounts  receivable  from  specific  tenants,  analyze  historical  bad  debts,  customer  credit  worthiness,  current  economic 
trends  and  changes  in  tenant  payment  terms  when  evaluating  the  adequacy  of  the  allowance  for  bad  debts.    Allowances  are 
taken  for  those  balances  that  we  have  reason  to  believe  will  be  uncollectible.    When  tenants  are  in  bankruptcy,  we  make 
estimates of the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims.  The period to resolve these claims can exceed one 
year.  Management believes the allowance for doubtful accounts is adequate to absorb currently estimated bad debts.  However, 
if  we  experience  bad  debts  in  excess  of  the  allowance  we  have  established,  our  operating  income  would  be  reduced.   At 
December 31, 2011 and 2010, our accounts receivable were $9.6 million and $10.5 million, respectively, net of allowances for 
doubtful accounts of $3.5 million and $3.9 million, respectively.   

In addition, many of our leases contain non-contingent rent escalations for which we recognize income on a straight-line basis 
over the non-cancelable lease term.  This method results in rental income in the early years of a lease being higher than actual 
cash received, creating a straight-line rent receivable asset which is included in the “Other Assets” line item in our consolidated 
balance sheets.  We review our unbilled straight-line rent receivable balance to determine the future collectability of revenue 
that will not be billed to or collected from tenants due to early lease terminations, lease modifications, bankruptcies and other 
factors.  Our evaluation is based on our assessment of tenant credit risk changes indicating that expected future straight-line rent 
may  not be  realized.  Depending on circumstances,  we  may provide a reserve against the previously recognized straight-line 
rent receivable asset for a portion, up to its full value, that we estimate may not be received.  The balance of straight-line rent 
receivable at December 31, 2011 and 2010, net of allowances was $16.0 million and $17.9 million, respectively and is included 
in other assets on our consolidated balance sheets.  To the extent any of the tenants under these leases become  unable to pay 
their  contractual  cash  rents,  we  may  be  required  to  write  down  the  straight-line  rents  receivable  from  those  tenants,  which 
would reduce our operating income.   

Real Estate 

Real estate assets that  we own directly are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.  Depreciation is computed using  the 
straight-line method.  The estimated useful lives for computing depreciation are generally 25 – 40 years for buildings and 10 – 
20  years  for  parking  lot  surfacing  and  equipment.    We  capitalize  all  capital  improvement  expenditures  associated  with 
replacements and improvements to real property that extend its useful life and depreciate them over their estimated useful lives 
ranging from 5 – 30 years.  In addition, we capitalize qualifying tenant leasehold improvements and depreciate them over the 
shorter  of  the  useful  life  of  the  improvements  or  the  term  of  the  related  tenant  lease.    We  also  capitalize  direct  internal  and 
external costs of procuring leases and amortize them over the base term of the lease.  If a tenant vacates before the expiration of 
its lease, we charge unamortized leasing costs and undepreciated tenant leasehold improvement of no future value to expense.  
We charge maintenance and repair costs that do not extend an asset’s life to expense as incurred. 

Sale  of  a  real  estate  asset  is  recognized  when  it  is  determined  that  the  sale  has  been  consummated,  the  buyer’s  initial  and 
continuing investment is adequate, our receivable, if any, is not subject to future subordination, and the buyer has assumed the 
usual risks and rewards of ownership of the assets.  

We allocate the costs of acquisitions to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values, replacement costs 
and  appraised  values.    The  purchase  price  of  the  acquired  property  is  allocated  to  land,  building,  improvements  and  other 
identifiable  intangibles  such  as  in-place  leases,  above/below  market  leases,  out-of-market  assumed  mortgages,  tenant 
relationships and gain on purchase, if any.  The value allocated to above-below market leases is amortized over the related lease 
term and included in rental income in our consolidated statements of operations. Should a tenant terminate its lease prior to its 
stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written off.  

Real  estate  also  includes  costs  incurred  in  the  development  of  new  operating  properties  and  the  redevelopment  of  existing 
operating  properties.    These  properties  are  carried  at  cost  and  no  depreciation  is  recorded  on  these  assets  until  the 
commencement of rental revenue or no later than one year from the completion of major construction.  These costs include pre-

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development costs directly identifiable with the specific project, development and construction costs, interest, real estate taxes 
and  insurance.    Interest  is  capitalized  on  land  under  development  and  buildings  under  construction  based  on  the  weighted 
average rate applicable to our borrowings outstanding during the period and the weighted average balance of qualified assets 
under development/redevelopment during the period.  Indirect project costs associated with development or construction of a 
real  estate  project  are  capitalized  until  the  earlier  of  one  year  following  substantial  completion  of  construction  or  when  the 
property becomes available for occupancy.   

The  capitalized  costs  associated  with  development  and  redevelopment  projects  are  depreciated  over  the  useful  life  of  the 
improvements.  If we determine a development or redevelopment project is no longer probable, we expense all capitalized costs 
which are not recoverable. 

It  is  our  policy  to  start  vertical  construction  on  new  development  projects  only  after  the  project  has  received  entitlements, 
significant anchor leasing commitments, construction financing and joint venture partner commitments, if appropriate.  We are 
in the entitlement and pre-leasing phases at our pre-development projects and do not expect to secure financing and to identify 
joint venture partners until the entitlement and pre-leasing phases are complete.   

At December 31, 2011, we had three projects under pre-development.  Our land held for development consisted of:  

(1)  We  acquired  our  partner’s  80%  equity  interest  in  Ramco  RM  Hartland  SC  LLC  joint  venture  that  owned  a  portion  of 

Hartland Towne Square for $1.0 million during the first quarter 2011. 

(2)  During the fourth quarter 2011 we commenced construction of Phase I of Parkway Shops.  Phase I will be anchored by a 
45,000 square foot Dick’s Sporting Goods and a 25,000 square foot Marshalls and will also include approximately 20,000 
square feet of non-anchor space.  The net cost to complete Phase I is approximately $11.3 million.  Costs shown here relate 
to Phase II. 

Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets   

We review our investment in real estate, including any related intangible assets, for impairment on a property-by-property basis 
whenever  events  or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  remaining  estimated  useful  lives  of  those  assets  may  warrant 
revision  or  that  the  carrying  value  of  the  property  may  not  be  recoverable.    For  operating  properties,  these  changes  in 
circumstances include, but are not limited to, changes in occupancy, rental rates, tenant sales, net operating income, geographic 
location,  and  real  estate  values.    The  viability  of  all  projects  under  construction  or  development,  including  those  owned  by 
unconsolidated  joint  ventures,  are  regularly  evaluated  under  applicable  accounting  requirements,  including  requirements 
relating to abandonment of assets or changes in use.  To the extent a project, or individual components of the project, are no 
longer considered to have value, the related capitalized costs are charged against operations.   

Determining  whether  an  investment  in  real  estate  is  impaired  and  the  amount  of  any  such  impairment  requires  considerable 
management  judgment.    In  the  event  that  management  changes  its  intended  holding  period  for  an  investment  in  real  estate, 
impairment  may  result  even  without  any  other  event  or  change  in  circumstances  related  to  that  investment.    For  example,  a 
determination  to  sell  land  held  for  development  rather  than  to  develop  the  land  and  hold  the  developed  asset  may  result  in 
impairment. Similarly, a decision to sell an income producing property rather than to hold it may result in impairment.   Under 
certain circumstances, management may use probability-weighted scenarios related to an investment in real estate, and the use 
of such analysis may also result in impairment.  Impairment provisions resulting from any event or change in circumstances, 
including  changes  in  management’s  intentions  or  management’s  analysis  of  varying  scenarios,  could  be  material  to  our 
consolidated financial statements. 

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Costs IncurredTo DateDevelopment Project/Location(In thousands)Hartland Towne Square - Hartland Twp., MI (1)25,210$            Lakeland Park Center - Lakeland, FL21,140Parkway Shops - Phase II - Jacksonville, FL (2)7,199Total53,549$                                                                                                       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We  recognize  an  impairment  of  an  investment  in  real  estate  when  the  estimated  undiscounted  cash  flow  is  less  than  the  net 
carrying  value  of  the  property.    If  it  is  determined  that  an  investment  in  real  estate  is  impaired,  then  the  carrying  value  is 
reduced to the estimated fair value as determined by cash flow models and discount rates or comparable sales in accordance 
with our fair value measurement policy. 

In 2011, we recorded $11.5 million of impairment provisions triggered by changes in the estimated fair market value on land 
held  for  sale  and  a  change  in  plan  at  one  of  our  development  projects.    In  addition,  our  decision  to  sell  several  income 
producing properties triggered $16.3 million of impairment provisions due to the estimated sales price being lower than the net 
book value of each property.  Also, one of our joint ventures recorded an impairment provision of $5.5 million, of which our 
share was $1.6 million, as a result of the expectation that cash flow will be insufficient to service a non-recourse mortgage and 
the likelihood that the partners  will be  unwilling to  fund the  shortfall.   See  Note 7 of the  notes to the  consolidated  financial 
statements for further information. 

Investments in Real Estate Joint Ventures 

We have seven equity investments in unconsolidated joint venture entities in which we own 50% or less of the total ownership 
interest.  Because we can influence but not control these joint ventures,  these investments are accounted for under the equity 
method. We provide  leasing,  development, asset and property  management  services to  these  joint  ventures  for  which  we  are 
paid fees.  Refer to Note 8 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information. 

We review our equity investments in unconsolidated entities for impairment on a venture-by-venture basis whenever events or 
changes  in  circumstances  indicate  that  the  carrying  value  of  the  equity  investment  may  not  be  recoverable.  In  testing  for 
impairment of these equity investments, we primarily use cash flow models, discount rates, and capitalization rates to estimate 
the fair value of properties held in joint ventures, and mark the debt of the joint ventures to market.  Considerable judgment by 
management is applied when determining whether an equity investment in an unconsolidated entity is impaired and, if so, the 
amount  of  the  impairment.  Changes  to  assumptions  regarding  cash  flows,  discount  rates,  or  capitalization  rates  could  be 
material to our consolidated financial statements. 

As a result of our impairment testing,  we recorded non-cash impairment provisions of $9.6 million and $2.7 million in 2011 
and 2010, respectively.  These amounts related to the other-than-temporary declines in the fair market value of various equity 
investments in our unconsolidated joint ventures.  Refer to Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for more 
information.   

Other Assets, net  

Other  assets  consist  primarily  of  acquired  lease  intangibles,  straight-line  rent  receivable,  deferred  leasing  costs  and  deferred 
financing  costs.    Deferred  financing  and  leasing  costs  are  amortized  using  the  straight-line  method  over  the  terms  of  the 
respective  agreements.  Should  a  tenant  terminate  its  lease,  the  unamortized  portion  of  the  leasing  cost  is  expensed.  
Unamortized financing costs are expensed  when the related agreements are terminated before their scheduled maturity dates.  
We review our unbilled straight-line rent receivable balance to determine the future collectability of revenue that will not be 
billed  to  or  collected  from  tenants  due  to  early  lease  terminations,  lease  modifications,  bankruptcies  and  other  factors.    Our 
evaluation is based on our assessment of tenant credit risk changes indicating that expected future straight-line rent may not be 
realized.  Depending on circumstances, we may provide a reserve against the previously recognized straight-line rent receivable 
asset for a portion, up to its full value, that we estimate may not be received.   

Cash and Cash Equivalents  

We  consider  all  highly  liquid  investments  with  an  original  maturity  of  three  months  or  less  to  be  cash  equivalents.    Cash 
balances  in  individual  banks  may  exceed  the  federally  insured  limit  by  the  Federal  Deposit  Insurance  Corporation  (the 
“FDIC”).  At December 31, 2011, we had $10.7 million in excess of the FDIC insured limit. 

Recognition of Share-based Compensation Expense 

We  grant  share-based  compensation  awards  to  employees  and  trustees  in  the  form  of  restricted  common  shares  and  stock 
options.  Our share-based award costs are equal to each grant date fair value and are recognized over the service periods of the 
awards.  See Note 19 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information. 

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Income Tax Status  

We  made  an  election  to  qualify,  and  believe  our  operating  activities  qualify  as  a  REIT  for  federal  income  tax  purposes.  
Accordingly,  we  generally  will  not  be  subject  to  federal  income  tax,  provided  that  we  distribute  at  least  90%  of  our  taxable 
income  annually  to our shareholders and  meet other conditions.  We are obligated to pay  state taxes, generally consisting of 
franchise or gross receipts taxes in certain states which are not material to our consolidated financial statements.  

Certain of our operations, including property and asset management, as well as ownership of certain land parcels, are conducted 
through  taxable  REIT  subsidiaries,  (“TRSs”)  which  are  subject  to  federal  and  state  income  taxes.    During  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, we sold various properties and land parcels at a gain, resulting in both a federal and state 
tax liability.  See Note 20 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for further information. 

Variable Interest Entities 

Certain entities that do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated 
financial  support  from  other  parties  or  in  which  equity  investors  do  not  have  the  characteristics  of  a  controlling  financial 
interest qualify as VIEs.  VIEs are required to be consolidated by their primary beneficiary.  Effective January 1, 2010, with the 
adoption of a new accounting pronouncement, the primary beneficiary of a VIE has both (i) the power to direct the activities 
that most significantly impact economic performance of the VIE, and (ii) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive 
benefits  that  could  potentially  be  significant  to  the  VIE.  Prior  to  January  1,  2010,  the  primary  beneficiary  of  a  VIE  was 
determined to be the party that absorbs a majority of the entity’s expected losses, receives a majority of its expected returns, or 
both.  Refer to Note 9 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information.   

We have evaluated our investments in joint ventures and determined that the joint ventures do not meet the requirements of a 
VIE and, therefore, consolidation of these ventures is not required.  Accordingly, these investments are accounted for using the 
equity method. 

Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiaries 

We have certain noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries that are generally exchangeable for our common shares on a 1:1 basis or 
cash, at our election.   Noncontrolling interest is classified as a separate component of equity outside of the permanent equity 
section of our consolidated balance sheets.  Consolidated net income and comprehensive income includes the noncontrolling 
interest’s share and the calculation of earnings per share is based on income available to common shareholders.  

Segment Information 

Our  primary  business  is  the  ownership,  management,  redevelopment,  development  and  operation  of  retail  shopping  centers.  
We  do  not  distinguish  our  primary  business  or  group  our  operations  on  a  geographical  basis  for  purposes  of  measuring 
performance.  We review operating and financial data for each property on an individual basis and define an operating segment 
as  an  individual  property.    The  individual  properties  have  been  aggregated  into  one  reportable  segment  based  upon  their 
similarities with regard to both the nature and economics of the centers, tenants and operational processes, as well as long-term 
financial performance.  No one individual property constitutes more than 10% of our revenue or property operating income and 
none  of  our  shopping  centers  are  located  outside  the  United  States.      Accordingly,  we  have  a  single  reportable  segment  for 
disclosure purposes. 

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2.  Recent Accounting Pronouncements 

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued a new accounting standard which provided certain 
changes  to  the  evaluation  of  a  variable  interest  entity  including  requiring  a  qualitative  rather  than  quantitative  analysis  to 
determine  the primary beneficiary of a VIE, continuous assessments  of  whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a 
VIE, and enhanced disclosures about an enterprise’s involvement with a VIE. Under the new standard, the primary beneficiary 
has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact economic performance of the VIE and the obligation to 
absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIE. 

We adopted the standard effective January 1, 2010. The adoption did not have a material impact to our financial statements. 
The required balance sheet disclosures regarding assets and liabilities of a consolidated VIE have been parenthetically included 
in our consolidated balance sheets. These parenthetical amounts relate to The Ramco Hartland SC, LLC, an undeveloped land 
parcel in Hartland, Michigan that was a consolidated VIE in 2010.  In January 2011, we purchased our partner’s interest in the 
joint venture.  Refer to Note 9 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.   

In  July  2010,  the  FASB  updated  ASC  310  “Receivables”  with  ASU  2010-20  “Disclosures  about  the  Credit  Quality  of 
Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses,” which requires enhanced disclosures about financing receivables, 
including the allowance for credit losses, credit quality, and impaired loans.  This standard is effective for fiscal years ending 
after December 15, 2010.  We adopted the standard in the fourth quarter of 2010 and it did not have a material impact  on our 
consolidated financial statements. 

In May 2011, the FASB updated ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” with ASU 2011-04 “Amendments to 
Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS.”  The amendments change 
the wording used to describe many of the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information 
about fair value measurements. We adopted the standard in the fourth quarter of 2011 and it did not have a material impact on 
our consolidated financial statements. 

In  June  2011,  the  FASB  updated  ASC  220  “Comprehensive  Income”  with  ASU  2011-05  “Presentation  of  Comprehensive 
Income,”  which  requires  an  entity  to  present  the  total  of  comprehensive  income,  the  components  of  net  income,  and  the 
components  of  other  comprehensive  income  either  in  a  single  continuous  statement  of  comprehensive  income  or  in  two 
separate  but  consecutive  statements.   We  adopted  the  standard  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2011  and  it  did  not  have  a  material 
impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

In September 2011, the FASB updated ASC 350 “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” with ASU 2011-08 “Testing Goodwill for 
Impairment.”  Under this update, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of 
events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than 
its carrying amount.  If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines it is not more likely than not 
that  the  fair  value  of  a  reporting  unit  is  less  than  its  carrying  amount,  then  performing  the  two-step  impairment  test  is 
unnecessary.  We do not expect this update to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

In December 2011, the FASB updated ASC 210 “Balance Sheet” with ASU 2011-11 “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and 
Liabilities.”  Under this update companies are required to provide new disclosures about offsetting and related arrangements for 
financial instruments and derivatives.  The provisions of ASU 2011-11 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on 
or after January 1, 2013, and are required to be applied retrospectively.  We do not expect this update to have a material  impact 
on our consolidated financial statements. 

In December 2011, the FASB updated ASC 220 “Comprehensive Income” with ASU 2011-12 “Deferral of the Effective Date 
for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in ASU 
2011-05.”  This update requires that all non-owner changes in stockholders’ equity be presented in either a single continuous 
statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  ASU 2011-12 defers only those changes in 
ASU 2011-05 that relate to the presentation of reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income.  
The provisions of ASU 2011-12 are effective for public companies in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. We do 
not expect this update to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

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3. Accounts Receivable, Net and Note Receivable 

We  provide  for  bad  debt  expense  based  upon  the  allowance  method  of  accounting.   We  monitor  the  collectability  of  our 
accounts receivable for billed and unbilled charges, including straight-line rent from specific tenants, and analyze historical bad 
debt write-offs, customer credit worthiness, current economic trends and changes in tenant payment terms when evaluating the 
adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts.  When tenants are in bankruptcy, we make estimates of the expected recovery 
of  pre-petition  and  post-petition  claims.   The  ultimate  resolution  of  these  claims  can  be  delayed  for  one  year  or  longer.  
Accounts receivable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets includes amounts billed to tenants and accrued expense 
recoveries  due  from  tenants  and  is  shown  net  of  an  allowance  for  doubtful  accounts  of  $3.5  million  and  $3.9  million  at 
December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. 

We have a note receivable of $3.0 million at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  The note receivable was recorded in 
conjunction with the acquisition of The Shoppes at Fox River in 2010.  We provided interest-only financing to the seller for an 
undeveloped land parcel not owned by us adjacent to the shopping center property we purchased.  The note bears interest at an 
annual fixed rate of 7.5% and matures in January 2013.  This is our only financing receivable attributable to commercial real 
estate at December 31, 2011.  We evaluate the financing receivable using payment activity (performing or non-performing) as a 
credit quality indicator.  No amount of the financing receivable is past due and the evaluation of the quality indicator has  been 
updated through December 31, 2011. 

4. Real Estate 

Included  in  our  net  real  estate  are  income  producing  shopping  center  properties  that  are  recorded  at  cost  less  accumulated 
depreciation and amortization. 

Land  held  for  development  or  sale  includes  real  estate  projects  where  vertical  construction  has  yet  to  commence,  but  which 
have  been  identified  by  us  and  are  available  for  future  development  when  market  conditions  dictate  the  demand  for  a  new 
shopping  center.    Land  held  for  development  or  sale  was  $76.7  million  and  $93.4  million  at  December  31,  2011  and  2010, 
respectively.  The decrease in land held for development or sale from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011 was primarily 
attributable  to  the  impairment  provision  recorded  on  certain  land  parcels.    Refer  to  Note  7  of  the  notes  to  the  consolidated 
financial statements for information on impairment provisions.   

Construction in progress represents existing development and redevelopment projects. When projects are substantially complete 
and ready for their  intended use, balances are transferred to land, buildings or improvements as appropriate.  Construction in 
progress  was  $10.8  million  and  $2.7  million  at  December  31,  2011  and  December  31,  2010,  respectively.    The  increase  in 
construction in progress from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011 was due primarily to the commencement of Phase I 
construction at Parkway Shops located in Jacksonville, Florida.  

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5. Property Acquisitions and Dispositions  

Acquisitions 

The following table provides a summary of income producing properties acquired during 2011 and 2010: 

(1) 

In the third quarter of 2010, we acquired the $32.7 million  mortgage note securing Merchants’ Square, a shopping center 
entity that was part of the Ramco 450 Venture LLC joint venture, for $16.8 million.  During the fourth quarter of 2010, our 
joint venture partner transferred its interest in the property to us for nominal consideration.  See Note 8 of the notes to the 
consolidated financial statements for additional information. 

The  total  aggregate  fair  value  of  the  acquisitions  was  allocated  and  is  reflected  in  the  following  table  in  accordance  with 
accounting guidance for business combinations.  At the time of acquisition, these assets and liabilities were considered Level 2 
fair value measurements:  

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Property NameLocationGLA / AcreageDate AcquiredPurchase PriceDebtTown & Country Crossing Town and Country (St. Louis), MO141,996  11/30/1137,850$  -$     Heritage PlaceCreve Coeur (St. Louis), MO269,254  05/19/1139,410    -       77,260$  -$     The Shoppes at Fox RiverWaukesha (Milwaukee), WI135,610  12/29/1023,840$  -$     Merchants' Square (1)Carmel (Indianapolis), IN278,875  10/01/1016,739-       Liberty SquareWauconda (Chicago), IL107,369  08/10/1015,200-       55,779$  -$     Gross20112010Land22,294$           12,331$           Buildings and improvements48,97149,051Above market leases996                  1,910               Lease origination costs7,733               7,576               Other assets2,099               467                  Below market leases(4,833)(3,392)Other liabilities-                       (492)                 Deferred liability-                       (1,836)                Total fair value77,260             65,615             Bargain purchase gain-                       (9,836)                Total purchase price allocated77,260$           55,779$           December 31,(In thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dispositions 

The following table provides a summary of our disposition activity during 2011, 2010, and 2009: 

6. Discontinued Operations  

We  will  classify  properties  as  held  for  sale  when  executed  purchase  and  sales  agreement  contingencies  have  been  satisfied 
thereby signifying that the sale is guaranteed and legally binding.  As of December 31, 2011, we did not have any properties 
held for sale.  

The  following  table  provides  a  summary  of  selected  operating  results  for  those  properties  sold  during  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009: 

(1) 

In October 2011 we conveyed title to and our interest in our wholly-owned center in Madison Heights, Michigan after 
the default on a $9.1 million non-recourse mortgage note that was due May 1, 2011.  The transaction resulted in a non-
cash gain on debt extinguishment of approximately $1.2 million. 

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Property NameLocationGLA / AcreageDate SoldSales PriceDebtRepaidGain (loss) on SaleTaylors SquareGreenville, SC33,791      12/20/114,300$         -$   1,020$      Sunshine PlazaTamarac, FL237,026    07/11/1115,000         -     (32)           Lantana Shopping CenterLantana, FL123,014    04/29/1116,942         -     6,209        2011 income producing dispositions36,242$       -$   7,197$      Southbay Shopping Center - outparcelOsprey, FL1.31106/29/112,625$         -$   2,240$      River City Shopping Center - outparcelJacksonville, FL0.9503/02/11678              -     74             River City Shopping Center - outparcelJacksonville, FL1.0201/21/11663              -     127           2011 land / outparcel dispositions3,966$         -$   2,441$      Total 2011 dispositions40,208$       -$   9,638$      Ridgeview Crossing Shopping CenterElkin, NC211,524    05/12/10900$            -$   (2,050)$    2010 income producing dispositions900$            -$   (2,050)$    Promenade at Pleasant Hill - outparcelDuluth, GA2.5509/30/101,900$         -$   1,611$      Ramco Hartland - outparcelHartland, MI0.9309/23/10435              -     25             Ramco Jacksonville - outparcelJacksonville, FL1.2906/20/101,069           -     460           2010 land / outparcel dispositions3,404$         -$   2,096$      Total 2010 dispositions4,304$         -$   46$           Northwest Crossing - Wal-MartKnoxville, TN207,945    09/02/0911,650$       -$   5,286$      Taylors Square - Wal-MartGreenville, SC207,445    09/01/0910,850         -     (276)         Taylor Plaza - Home Depot outparcelTaylor, MI122,374    08/26/095,100           -     2,886        2009 income producing / outparcel dispositions27,600$       -$   7,896$      Gross(In thousands)201120102009Total revenue3,682$            6,373$            8,623$            Expenses:   Recoverable operating expenses1,2402,3112,915   Other non-recoverable property operating expenses302328450   Depreciation and amortization   7711,4361,907   Interest expense9761,9652,076Operating income (loss) of properties sold3933331,275Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt (1)1,218(242)-                    Gain (loss) on sale of properties7,197(2,050)2,886Income (loss) from discontinued operations8,808$            (1,959)$           4,161$            December 31,(In thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7. Impairment Provisions 

We  established  provisions  for  impairment  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  for  the  following  consolidated  assets  and 
unconsolidated joint venture investments: 

(1)  During the  fourth quarter of  2011,  changes to estimated sales price  assumptions and tenant  requirements  at  several  land 
held for sale locations triggered an impairment provision of $5.0 million.  In addition, we decided to forego our plans to 
develop  a  mixed-use  project  located  in  Stafford  County,  Virginia  and  determined  that  our  best  alternative  is  to  sell  the 
property  in  parcels.  Our  change  in  plan  triggered  an  impairment  provision  of  $6.5  million.     In  2010,  we  recorded  an 
impairment provision of $28.8 million related to developable land that we decided to market for sale.  No such impairment 
was  recorded  for  2009.    Refer  to  Note  1  under  Accounting  for  the  Impairment  of  Long-Lived  Assets  for  a  discussion  of 
inputs used in determining the fair value of long-lived assets.    

(2) 

In  the  fourth  quarter  of  2011,  impairment  provisions  were  triggered  at  several  of  our  wholly-owned  income  producing 
properties due to  our decision to  market and sell  these  properties. The impairment provision  was recorded based on our 
assessment of the  likely proceeds from such sales.   Refer to Note 1 under Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived 
Assets for a discussion of inputs used in determining the fair value of long-lived assets.    

(3)  During the fourth quarter of 2011, we determined that potential decreases in the cash flow prospects of certain joint venture 
properties and potentially lower market values for certain joint venture properties warranted an analysis of whether the fair 
values of our equity investments in unconsolidated joint ventures, analyzed on a venture-by-venture basis, were less than 
their  carrying  value  and,  if  so,  whether  any  such  decreases  in  value  were  other-than-temporary.    As  a  result  of  our  fair 
value assessment, we recorded a $9.6 million other-than-temporary decline in the fair market values of our investment in 
several unconsolidated joint ventures.  In the first quarter of 2010,  we recorded similar provisions for impairment of $2.7 
million.  Refer to Note 8 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements and Off Balance Sheet Arrangements in Note 
1 for more information.  

Our impairment provisions for our land held for sale and our income producing properties available for sale  were based upon 
the  difference  between  the  present  value  of  estimated  sales  prices  of  the  available-for-sale  parcels  or  properties  and  our 
allocated or net book basis of those parcels and properties.  Future sales prices were estimated based upon comparable market 
transactions for similar land parcels or properties, market rates of return, and other market data relevant to valuing  each land 
parcel or property.  Our valuation in these investments are classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy under GAAP. Refer 
to Note 13 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of fair value measurements. 

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   201120102009Land held for development or sale (1)11,468$      28,787$      -$             Income producing properties available for sale (2)16,332        -               -               Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures (3)9,611          2,653          -               Total37,411$      31,440$      -$             Year EndedDecember 31,(In thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8. Equity Investments in Unconsolidated Entities 

We have seven joint venture agreements whereby we own between 7% and 50% of the equity in the joint venture.  We and the 
joint venture partners have joint approval rights for major decisions, including those regarding property operations.  We cannot 
make significant decisions without our partner’s approval.  Accordingly, we account for our interest in the joint ventures using 
the equity method of accounting.  

Combined financial information of our unconsolidated entities is summarized as follows: 

(1)  During the fourth quarter of 2011 an 87,000 square foot anchor tenant notified our  venture of the tenant’s plan to vacate 
upon lease expiration in early 2012.  The joint venture has a $13.4 million mortgage note secured by the shopping center.  
The mortgage note matures on June 1, 2016 and bears an interest rate of 5.125%.  Net operating income (“NOI”) will be 
insufficient to make the monthly debt service on the loan when the anchor tenant vacates.  The joint venture partners have 
deemed it unlikely that they will commit to additional funds to re-tenant the vacant space or cover monthly debt service 
shortfalls.   Accordingly,  the  joint  venture  recorded  an  impairment  provision  of  $5.6  million.    In  2010,  an  impairment 
provision was recorded related to our partner’s assessment of fair value for Merchant’s Square which was transferred to us 
in the fourth quarter of 2010.  Our proportionate share of the 2011 and 2010 impairment provision  which is included in 
earnings (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures on our consolidated statements of operations was $1.6 million and $1.8 
million, respectively.  

(2)  The Ramco/Shenandoah LLC joint venture sold its only shopping center in August 2011 resulting in a gain of $6.8 million 
of which our proportionate share was $2.7 million which is included in earnings (loss) from unconsolidated joint ventures 
on our consolidated statements of operations. 

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Balance Sheets201120102009ASSETSInvestment in real estate, net866,184$        923,910$        1,010,216$     Other assets61,37740,97542,858   Total Assets927,561$        964,885$        1,053,074$     LIABILITIES AND OWNERS' EQUITYMortgage notes payable396,792$        436,650$        537,732$        Other liabilities16,54716,43625,657Owners' equity514,222511,799489,685   Total Liabilities and Owners' Equity927,561$        964,885$        1,053,074$     RPT's equity investments in unconsolidated entities97,020$          105,189$        97,506$          December 31,(In thousands)Statements of Operations201120102009Total Revenue86,150$          93,945$          95,665$          Total Expenses94,53987,06690,090(Loss) income before other income and expenses(8,389)6,8795,575Provision for impairment of long-lived assets (1)5,6079,102-                      Gain on sale of shopping center (2)6,796-                      -                      Net earnings (loss)(7,200)$           (2,223)$           5,575$            RPT's share of earnings (loss) from unconsolidated entities1,669$            (221)$              1,328$            Year Ended December 31,(In thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
As of December 31, we had investments in the following unconsolidated entities: 

(1)  The joint venture owned one shopping center, Shenandoah Square, which was sold to a third party in the third quarter of 
2011.  The total assets of the joint venture were $0.6 million at December 31, 2011 and were mostly comprised of cash. 

There were no acquisitions of shopping centers in 2011 and 2010 by any of our unconsolidated joint ventures.   

Debt 

Our unconsolidated entities had the following debt outstanding at December 31, 2011: 

(1)  Default interest rate effective July 1, 2010.  Original maturity was April 2030.  The lender accelerated the maturity of the 

mortgage note in February 2011.  See below for additional information. 
Interest rate is variable based on LIBOR, plus 1.45%. 

(2) 
(3)  Maturities range from October 2012 to June 2020. 
(4)  Maturities range from January 2013 to January 2017. 
(5) 

Interest rate resets annually each June 1. 

At December 31, 2011, the Ramco/West Acres LLC joint venture, in which we own a 40% interest, was in default on its $8.4 
million  non-recourse  mortgage  loan  of  which  our  proportionate  share  was  $3.4  million.    On  February  10,  2011,  the  lender 
accelerated  the  maturity  of  the  loan.  Accordingly,  the  joint  venture  has  been  in  discussion  with  the  lender  to  transfer  the 
property ownership to the lender in consideration for repayment of the loan.  The joint venture recorded an impairment loss of 
$0.1 million which was the extent of the joint venture’s equity balance as of March 31, 2011.  On February 10, 2012 the joint 
venture conveyed titled to and their interest in the West Acres Common shopping center to the lender and was released of its 
obligation. 

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Total AssetsTotal AssetsOwnership as of as ofas ofUnconsolidated EntitiesDecember 31, 2011December 31, 2011December 31, 2010Ramco/Lion Venture LP30%517,344$                 524,160$                 Ramco 450 Venture LLC20%300,380313,596Ramco HHF KL LLC7%49,73151,224Ramco HHF NP LLC7%26,14026,540Ramco 191 LLC20%23,27224,243Ramco/West Acres LLC40%9,4879,504Ramco/Shenandoah LLC  (1)40%62814,990S-12 Associates50%579628927,561$                 964,885$                 (In thousands)BalanceInterestEntity NameOutstandingRateMaturity Date(In thousands)Ramco/West Acres LLC (1)8,401$         13.1%Ramco 191 LLC (2)8,2251.7%June 2012 Ramco/Lion Venture LP (3)208,0645.0% - 8.2%Various      Ramco 450 Venture LLC  (4)171,0655.3% - 6.0%Various     S-12 Associates (5)5975.6%May 2016 396,352Unamortized premium440Total mortgage debt396,792$                                                                                                
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
During 2011, the following joint ventures had mortgage loan repayment activity: 

  Ramco/Lion Venture LP joint venture, in which we own a 30% interest, repaid one property mortgage in the amount 

of $12.2 million.  Our proportionate share of the debt repayment was approximately $3.7 million; and 

  Ramco 450 Venture LLC joint venture, in which we own a 20% interest, repaid one property mortgage in the amount 

of $11.0 million.  Our proportionate share of the debt repayment was approximately $2.2 million. 

Joint Venture Management and Other Fee Income 

We  are  engaged  by  certain  of  our  joint  ventures  to  provide  asset  management,  property  management,  leasing  and  investing 
services  for  such  venture’s  respective  properties.    We  receive  fees  for  our  services,  including  property  management  fees 
calculated as a percentage of gross revenues received and recognize these fees as the services are rendered. 

The following table provides information for our fees earned which are reported in our consolidated statements of operations: 

9.   Consolidated Variable Interest Entity 

At December 31, 2010, the Ramco Hartland SC, LLC joint venture was reported as a consolidated VIE.  In January 2011, we 
purchased  our  partner’s  interest  in  the  Ramco  Hartland  SC,  LLC  joint  venture  for  $1.0  million,  which  approximated  the 
partner’s equity interest in the joint venture at October 1, 2010.  As a result, we now own and control 100% of this project. 

The total project,  including the portion  we purchased, is comprised of land held for development or sale and construction in 
progress of approximately $30.8 million at December 31, 2011. 

10. Other Assets, Net 

Other assets consisted of the following:  

The remaining weighted-average amortization period as of December 31, 2011, is 4.5 years for intangible assets attributable to 
lease origination costs and for above market leases.  These assets are being amortized over the lives of the applicable leases to 
amortization expense and as a reduction to minimum rent revenue, respectively, over the initial terms of the respective leases.  
Amortization of the intangible lease asset resulted in an expense and reduction of revenue of approximately $0.6 million, $0.3 
million, and $0.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. 

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201120102009Management fees2,633$            2,792$            2,844$            Leasing fees918                 908                 794                 Acquisition fees66                   251                 603                 Construction fees364                 95                   80                   Total3,981$            4,046$            4,321$            Year Ended December 31,(In thousands)20112010Deferred leasing costs, net14,895$                   14,575$                   Deferred financing costs, net5,565                       6,703                       Lease intangible assets, net13,702                     7,969                       Straight-line rent receivable, net16,030                     17,864                     Prepaid expenses and other deferred expenses, net6,702                       8,242                       Other, net2,342                       2,672                       Other assets, net59,236$                   58,025$                   (In thousands)December 31,                                                                                            
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses at December 31, 2011 and 2010 were intangibles related to below market 
leases  of  $7.7  million  and  $3.5  million,  respectively.   The  lease-related  intangible  liabilities  are  being  accreted  over  the 
applicable terms of the acquired leases, which resulted in an increase of revenue of $0.6 million, $0.4 million, and $0.2 million 
for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. 

The following table represents estimated aggregate amortization expense related to other assets as of December 31, 2011: 

(1)  Excludes straight-line rent receivable of $16.0 million. 

11. Debt 

The following table  summarizes our  mortgages and notes  payable  and capital lease obligation  as of  December 31, 2011 and 
2010: 

Mortgages and notes payable 

Our  fixed rate  mortgages  have interest rates ranging  from  5.1% to 7.6%, and are due at various  maturity dates  from  August 
2012 through July 2032.  Included in fixed rate  mortgages at  December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were unamortized 
premium  balances  related  to  the  fair  market  value  of  debt  of  $0.1  million.    The  fixed  rate  mortgage  notes  are  secured  by 
mortgages on properties that have an approximate net book value of $309.7 million as of December 31, 2011. 

On April 29, 2011, we closed on a new $250.0 million unsecured bank facility  (the “Credit Facility”) comprised of a $175.0 
million revolving line of credit and a $75.0 million term loan.  The Credit Facility replaced our prior secured line and secured 
term  loan.    The  new  revolving  line  of  credit  and  term  loan  are  due  in  April  2014  and  April  2015,  respectively.    Subject  to 
customary conditions, both the revolving line and the term loan can be extended for one year at our option.   Borrowings under 
the  facility  are  priced  at  LIBOR  plus  200  to  275  basis  points  depending  on  our  leverage  ratio.    It  is  anticipated  that  funds 
borrowed under the Credit Facility will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, 

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(In thousands)     20129,013$                  20137,681     20145,106     20153,268     20162,099     Thereafter9,336         Total (1)36,503$           Year Ending December 31,Mortgages and Notes Payable20112010Fixed rate mortgages325,840$         341,259$        Variable rate mortgages-                      22,478            Unsecured / secured revolving credit facility29,500             119,750          Unsecured / secured term loan facility135,000           30,000            Secured bridge loan-                      30,000            Junior subordinated notes28,125             28,125            518,465571,612Unamortized premium47                    82                    $        518,512  $       571,694 Capital lease obligation $            6,341  $           6,641 December 31,(In thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
repayment  of  indebtedness  or  other  corporate  activities.   As  of  December  31,  2011,  $29.5  million  is  outstanding  under  the 
revolving line of credit. 

In  connection  with  closing  the  new  $250.0  million  Credit  Facility,  we  recorded  a  one-time  write-off  of  $2.0  million  of 
unamortized deferred financing costs related to the prior secured revolving line of credit and term loan. This amount is included 
in  loss  on  early  extinguishment  of  debt  on  our  consolidated  statements  of  operations.    The  remaining  $1.5  million  in 
unamortized deferred financing costs relating to the prior credit facility will be amortized over the term of the new facility. 

On September 30, 2011, we closed on a new seven-year $60.0 million unsecured term loan.  The new loan is due in 2018 and 
bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.25%.  The loan also includes an accordion feature allowing up to $150.0 million in total 
borrowings, subject to lenders’ approval. Proceeds from the loan were used to pay off approximately $22.2 million of mortgage 
loans due in 2011 and 2012 and the outstanding balance of (as of September 30, 2011) $33.0 million under our $175.0 million 
unsecured revolving line of credit as well as for general corporate purposes. 

Also, to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on our floating rate debt, we entered into interest rate swap agreements 
with an aggregate notional amount of $135.0 million whereby we pay a fixed rate and receive one-month LIBOR.  The interest 
rate swaps have expirations ranging from April 2016 to October 2018. 

Additionally, the following financing activity occurred during 2011: 

  Closed  a  new  $24.7  million  mortgage  secured  by  the  Jackson  Crossing  shopping  center  in  Jackson,  Michigan.   The 

mortgage bears a fixed rate of 5.8% and matures in April 2018; 

  Repaid in full a $30.0 million secured term loan facility and a $30.0 million secured bridge loan; and  
  Repaid  three  wholly-owned  property  mortgages  in  the  amount  of  $27.9  million  and  repaid  three  land  loans  in  the 

amount of $10.7 million.   

A  $9.1  million  non-recourse  mortgage  note  that  was  secured  by  our  wholly-owned  Madison  Center  property  located  in 
Madison Heights, Michigan, was due May 1, 2011.  The note entered default status in May when we did not repay the note at 
maturity.  On October 19, 2011 we conveyed title to and our interest in the Madison Center property to the lender and were 
released of our obligation. 

At  December  31,  2011,  outstanding  letters  of  credit  issued  under  the  Credit  Facility,  not  reflected  in  the  accompanying 
consolidated balance sheets, were $1.4 million.  These letters of credit reduce the availability under the Credit Facility. 

The  Credit  Facility  contains  financial  covenants  relating  to  total  leverage,  fixed  charge  coverage  ratio,  tangible  net  worth, 
unencumbered  properties,  and  various  other  calculations.    As  of  December  31,  2011,  we  were  in  compliance  with  these 
covenants. 

The mortgage loans encumbering our properties, including properties held by our unconsolidated joint ventures, are generally 
non-recourse, subject to certain exceptions for which we would be liable for any resulting losses incurred by the lender.  These 
exceptions vary from loan to loan but generally include fraud or a material misrepresentation, misstatement or omission by the 
borrower, intentional or grossly  negligent conduct by the borrower that harms the property or results in a  loss  to the  lender, 
filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, either directly or indirectly, and certain environmental liabilities.  In addition, 
upon the occurrence of certain events, such as fraud or filing of a bankruptcy petition by the borrower, we or our joint ventures 
would  be  liable  for  the  entire  outstanding  balance  of  the  loan,  all  interest  accrued  thereon  and  certain  other  costs,  including 
penalties and expenses.  

We  have entered into  mortgage loans  which are secured by  multiple properties and contain cross-collateralization and cross-
default  provisions.  Cross-collateralization  provisions  allow  a  lender  to  foreclose  on  multiple  properties  in  the  event  that  we 
default  under  the  loan.  Cross-default  provisions  allow  a  lender  to  foreclose  on  the  related  property  in  the  event  a  default  is 
declared under another loan. 

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The following table presents scheduled principal payments on mortgages and notes payable as of December 31, 2011: 

(1)  Scheduled  maturities  in  2014  include  $29.5  million  which  represents  the  balance  of  the  unsecured  revolving  credit     

facility drawn as of 12/31/11 due at maturity in April 2014. 

(2)  Scheduled  maturities  in  2015  include  $75.0  million  of  unsecured  term  loan  that  includes  a  one-year  extension  option 

through April 2016. 

We have one mortgage due in 2012. It is our intent to refinance or repay the mortgage.   

Capital lease 

We have a capital ground lease at our Gaines Marketplace shopping center.  Total amounts expensed as interest relating to this 
lease were $0.4 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.   

Approximate future rental payments under our capital ground lease are as follows: 

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(In thousands)201215,611$          201325,8212014 (1)63,1472015 (2)151,94320161,894Thereafter260,049Subtotal debt518,465Unamortized premium47Total debt (including unamortized premium)518,512$        Year Ending December 31,CapitalYear Ending December 31,Lease(1)     2012677$               2013677     20145,955     2015-                  2016-                  Thereafter-                  Total lease payments7,309     Less: amounts representing interest(968)                        Total6,341$       (1)AmountsrepresentagroundleaseatoneofourshoppingcentersthatprovidestheoptionforustopurchasethelandinOctober2014forapproximately $5.4 million.                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12. Other Liabilities 

Other  liabilities  were  $2.6  million  and  $3.5  million  at  December  31,  2011  and  2010,  respectively.    In  December  2010,  we 
acquired The Shoppes at Fox River in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  As part of the transaction, we recorded a $1.8 million deferred 
liability related to the fair value of an earn-out provision if certain spaces that were vacant at acquisition were to become leased 
on or before June 30, 2012.  In 2011, several of the vacant spaces included in the earn-out provision were leased, reducing the 
$1.8 million deferred liability by $1.1 million, to $0.7 million remaining at December 31, 2011. 

Also  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2010,  we  recorded  a  deferred  liability  of  $1.5  million  related  to  a  tax  increment  financing 
agreement with the City of West Allis, Wisconsin (“City”) for the redevelopment of the West Allis Towne Centre.  The City 
reimbursed us for certain costs incurred to improve the shopping center which will be repaid to the City over ten years in the 
form of increased property tax assessments, not to exceed $0.2 million per year until 2020, beginning March 2012. 

13.  Fair Value  

We utilize fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value 
disclosures.  Derivative instruments (interest rate swaps) are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, we, from 
time to time, may be required to record other assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis.  As a basis for considering market 
participant assumptions in fair value measurements, GAAP establishes three fair value levels, based on the markets in which 
the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value.  The assessed inputs used 
in  determining  any  fair  value  measurement  could  result  in  incorrect  valuations  that  could  be  material  to  our  consolidated 
financial statements. These levels are: 

The following is a description of valuation methodologies used for our assets and liabilities recorded at fair value.  

Derivative Assets and Liabilities  

All of our derivative instruments are  interest rate  swaps  for  which quoted  market prices are not readily available.  For those 
derivatives, we measure fair value on a recurring basis using valuation models that use primarily market observable inputs, such 
as yield curves.  We classify derivative instruments as Level 2.  Refer to Note 14 for additional information on our derivative 
financial instruments. 

The table below presents the recorded amount of liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2011.  
We  did  not  have  any  material  assets  or  liabilities  that  were  required  to  be  measured  at  fair  value  on  a  recurring  basis  at 
December 31, 2010. 

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable and accrued liabilities are 
reasonable estimates of their fair values because of the short maturity of these financial instruments.  

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Level 1Valuation is based upon quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets. Level 2Valuationisbaseduponquotedpricesforsimilarinstrumentsinactivemarkets,quotedpricesforidenticalorsimilarinstrumentsinmarketsthatarenotactive,andmodel-basedvaluationtechniquesforwhichallsignificantassumptionsare observable in the market. Level 3Valuationisgeneratedfrommodel-basedtechniquesthatuseatleastonesignificantassumptionnotobservableinthemarket.Theseunobservableassumptionsreflectestimatesofassumptionsthatmarketparticipantswoulduseinpricingthe asset or liability.TotalLiabilitiesFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3Derivative liabilities (1)(2,828)$       -$             (2,828)$    -$             (1) Interest rate swaps.                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
We estimated the fair value of our debt based on our incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements 
with  the  same  remaining  maturity  and  on  the  discounted  estimated  future  cash  payments  to  be  made  for  other  debt.    The 
discount rates used approximate  current lending rates  for loans or  groups of loans  with  similar  maturities and credit  quality, 
assumes the debt is outstanding through  maturity and considers the debt’s collateral (if  applicable).  Since such amounts are 
estimates  that  are  based  on  limited  available  market  information  for  similar  transactions,  there  can  be  no  assurance  that  the 
disclosed  value  of  any  financial  instrument  could  be  realized  by  immediate  settlement  of  the  instrument.    Fixed  rate  debt 
(including variable rate debt swapped to fixed through derivatives) with  carrying values of $489.0 million and $369.4 million 
as  of  December  31,  2011  and  2010,  respectively,  has  fair  values  of  approximately  $473.7  million  and  $389.3  million, 
respectively.  Variable rate  debt’s fair value is estimated to be the carrying  values of $29.5 million and  $202.2 million as of 
December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.  

Net Real Estate 

Our net real estate, including any identifiable intangible assets,  is  subject to impairment testing on a  nonrecurring basis.   To 
estimate fair value, we use discounted cash flow models that include assumptions of the discount rates that market participants 
would use in pricing the asset. To the extent impairment has occurred, we charge to expense the excess of the carrying value of 
the property over its estimated fair value.  We classify impaired real estate assets as nonrecurring Level 3.    

Equity Investments in Unconsolidated Entities 

Our equity investments in unconsolidated joint venture entities are subject to impairment testing on a nonrecurring basis if a 
decline in the fair value of the investment below the carrying amount is determined to be a decline that is other-than-temporary.  
To  estimate  the  fair  value  of  properties  held  by  unconsolidated  entities,  we  use  cash  flow  models,  discount  rates,  and 
capitalization rates based upon assumptions of the rates that market participants would use in pricing the asset.  To the extent 
other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, we charge to expense the excess of the carrying value of the equity investment 
over  its  estimated  fair  value.   We   classify  other-than-temporarily  impaired  equity  investments  in  unconsolidated  entities  as 
nonrecurring Level 3.   

The  table  below  presents  the  recorded  amount  of  assets  at  the  time  they  were  marked  to  fair  value  during  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2011 on a nonrecurring basis.  We did not have any material liabilities that were required to be measured at fair 
value on a nonrecurring basis during the year ended December 31, 2011. 

14.  Derivative Financial Instruments 

We utilize interest rate swap agreements for risk management purposes to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on our 
variable rate debt.  On the date we enter into an interest rate swap, the derivative is designated as a hedge against the variability 
of cash flows that are to be paid in connection with a recognized liability.  Subsequent changes in the fair value of a derivative 
designated as a cash flow hedge that is determined to be highly effective are recorded in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) 
until earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. The differential between fixed and variable 
rates to be paid or received is accrued, as interest rates change, and recognized currently as interest expense in our consolidated 
statements of operations.  We assess effectiveness of our cash flow hedges both at inception and on an ongoing basis.  Our cash 
flow hedges become ineffective if critical terms of the hedging instrument and the debt do not perfectly match such as notional 
amounts, settlement dates, reset dates, calculation period and LIBOR rate.   

At December 31, 2011, we had four interest rate swap agreements in effect for an aggregate notional amount of $135.0 million 
that were designated as cash flow hedges.  The agreements provide for swapping one-month LIBOR interest rates ranging from 

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TotalTotalAssetsFair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3Losses    Income producing properties available for sale39,442$      -$             -$             39,442$     (16,332)$         Land available for sale28,188-              -              28,188(11,468)    Investments in unconsolidated entities81,482-              -              81,482       (9,611)Total149,112$    -$             -$             149,112$   (37,411)$     (In thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1.2% to 2.0% on our $75.0 million and $60.0 million unsecured term loans, and have expirations ranging from April 2016 to 
October 2018.  As of December 31, 2010, we had no interest rate swap agreements in effect.   

The following table summarizes the notional values and fair values of our derivative financial instruments as of December 31, 
2011: 

The  following  table  presents  the  fair  values  of  derivative  financial  instruments  in  our  consolidated  balance  sheets  as  of 
December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively:  

The  effect of derivative  financial instruments on  our consolidated statements of  operations  for the  year ended  December 31, 
2011 and 2010 is summarized as follows: 

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HedgeNotionalFixedFairExpirationUnderlying DebtTypeValueRateValueDate(in thousands)(in thousands)Unsecured term loan facilityCash Flow75,000$        1.2175%(922)$           04/2016Unsecured term loan facilityCash Flow30,0002.0480%(1,173)          10/2018Unsecured term loan facilityCash Flow25,0001.8500%(607)             10/2018Unsecured term loan facilityCash Flow5,0001.8400%(126)             10/2018135,000$      (2,828)$        Balance SheetFairBalance SheetFairDerivatives designated as hedging instrumentsLocationValueLocationValue    Interest rate contractsAccounts payable and Accounts payable and accrued expenses(2,828)$        accrued expenses-$                   Total(2,828)$                  Total-$         Liability DerivativesDecember 31, 2011December 31, 2010(In thousands)Location ofGain (Loss)Reclassified fromAccumulated OCIinto IncomeDerivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationship20112010(Effective Portion)20112010Interest rate contracts(2,828)$               2,517$             Interest Expense(563)$             (2,706)$                   Total(2,828)$               2,517$                 Total(563)$             (2,706)$               Year Ended December 31,Amount of (Loss) GainAmount of (Loss) Gain Reclassified fromRecognized in OCI on DerivativeAccumulated OCI into(In thousands)(In thousands)(Effective Portion)Income (Effective Portion)Year Ended December 31,                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
15. Leases 

Revenues 

Approximate  future  minimum  revenues  from  rentals  under  non-cancelable  operating  leases  in  effect  at  December  31,  2011, 
assuming no new or renegotiated leases or option extensions on lease agreements were as follows: 

Expenses 

We have an operating lease for our corporate office space in Michigan for a term expiring in 2019.  We also have operating 
leases for office space in Florida.  Approximate future rental payments under our non-cancelable leases, assuming no option 
extensions are as follows: 

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(In thousands)     201285,906$                      201378,305     201467,992     201558,006     201646,720     Thereafter173,134             Total510,063$               Year Ending December 31,(In thousands)     2012729$                    2013742     2014690     2015489     2016469     Thereafter1,898           Total 5,017$            Year Ending December 31,                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
16. Earnings per Common Share 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic earnings per share (“EPS”): 

The following table sets forth the computation of diluted EPS:  

(1)  

Stock options, restricted stock awards and the assumed conversion of convertible units and preferred shares are anti-dilutive for all periods presented and 

accordingly, have been excluded from the weighted average common shares used to compute diluted EPS. 

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201120102009(Loss) income from continuing operations (37,308)$  (21,765)$  11,775$    Net loss (income) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest1,928       3,495       (2,045)      Preferred share dividends(5,244)      -               -               Allocation of continuing loss (income) to restricted share awards           333            235 (52)           (Loss) income from continuing operations attributable to RPT $ (40,291) $ (18,035)9,678$      Income (loss) from discontinued operations $     8,808  $   (1,959)4,161$      Net (income) loss from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest         (186)             81 (171)Allocation of discontinued (income) loss to restricted share awards           (73)             19 (48)Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to RPT $     8,549  $   (1,859)3,942$      Net (loss) income available to common shareholders(31,742)$  (19,894)$  13,620$    Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic38,466       35,046       22,193        (Loss) earnings Per Common Share, BasicContinuing operations $     (1.05) $     (0.51) $       0.43 Discontinued operations          0.21         (0.06)          0.19 Net (loss) income available to common shareholders $     (0.84) $     (0.57) $       0.62 Year Ended December 31,(In thousands, except per share data)201120102009(Loss) income from continuing operations (37,308)$   (21,765)$    11,775$     Net loss (income) from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interest1,928         3,495         (2,045)        Preferred share dividends(5,244)       -                 -                 Allocation of continuing loss (income) to restricted share awards333            235            (52)             Allocation of overdistributed continuing loss to restricted share awards             (44)               (9)-                 (Loss) income from continuing operations attributable to RPT $   (40,335) $   (18,044) $       9,678 Income (loss) from discontinued operations $      8,808  $     (1,959)4,161$       Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest           (186)               81 (171)Allocation of discontinued income to restricted share awards               (6)                  - -                 Income (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to RPT $      8,616  $     (1,878)3,990$       Net (loss) income available to common shareholders(31,719)$   (19,922)$    13,668$     Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, Basic38,466         35,046          22,193          Dilutive effect of securities  (1)-                   -                   -                   Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted38,466         35,046          22,193          (Loss) earnings Per Common Share, DilutedContinuing operations $       (1.05) $       (0.51) $         0.43 Discontinued operations           0.21           (0.06)            0.19 Net (loss) income available to common shareholders $       (0.84) $       (0.57) $         0.62 Year Ended December 31,(In thousands, except per share data)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
17. Shareholders’ Equity  

On  April  6,  2011,  we  completed  an  $80.0  million  (1,600,000  shares)  offering  of  7.25%  Series  D  Cumulative  Convertible 
Perpetual  Preferred  Shares  of  beneficial  interest  (the  “Series  D  Preferred  Shares”).  The  annual  dividend  on  each  Series  D 
Preferred Share is $3.625 per share and is payable quarterly as declared by our board of trustees.  Each preferred share has  a 
liquidation preference of $50.00 per share and is convertible, at the holder’s option at any time.  The Series D Preferred Shares 
are not redeemable by us for seven years, and then only upon the occurrence of certain events.  On April 29, 2011, we closed on 
an additional $20.0 million, or 400,000 preferred shares, through a re-opening of the same security.  Net proceeds from the two 
offerings  of  $96.6  million  were  used  to  repay  our  $30.0  million  secured  bridge  loan  and  reduce  borrowings  on  our  secured 
revolving credit facility.   

Additionally, during 2011, we issued 683,000 common shares through a controlled equity offering generating $8.8 million in 
net proceeds. 

In  May  2010,  we  completed  an  equity  offering  of  6.9  million  common  shares,  which  included  0.9  million  shares  purchased 
pursuant to an over-allotment option granted to the underwriters.  The offering price was $11.50 per common share (par value 
$0.01  per  share)  generating  net  proceeds  of  approximately  $75.7  million.    The  net  proceeds  from  the  offering  were  used  to 
repay debt and for other corporate purposes. 

We  have  a  dividend  reinvestment  plan  that  allows  for  participating  shareholders  to  have  their  dividend  distributions 
automatically  invested  in  additional  shares  of  beneficial  interest  based  on  the  average  price  of  the  shares  acquired  for  the 
distribution. 

18.  Restructuring Costs and Other Items 

In 2009, our Board of Trustees completed their review of financial and strategic alternatives.  Also during 2009, we resolved a 
proxy contest.  Costs incurred for the strategic review and proxy contest were $3.2 million which included costs for severance 
and  other  salary  related  costs  for  employees  who  were  terminated  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2009.    In  addition,  we 
abandoned the Northpointe Town Center project in Jackson, Michigan in the fourth quarter of 2009, resulting in a non-recurring 
charge of $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009.   

There were no similar costs incurred in 2011 or 2010. 

19.  Share-Based Compensation and Other Benefit Plans   

Incentive and Stock Option Plans 

As of December 31, 2011, we had the following share-based compensation plans in effect: 

2009 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan 

In  June  2009,  our  shareholders  approved  the  2009  Omnibus  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan  (“LTIP”)  under  which  our 
compensation  committee  may  grant,  subject  to  our  performance  conditions  as  specified  by  the  compensation  committee, 
restricted  shares,  restricted  share  units,  options  and  other  awards  to  trustees,  officers  and  other  key  employees.    The  LTIP 
allows us to issue up to 900,000 shares of our common stock or stock options.  The maximum number of shares that can be 
awarded under the LTIP to any one person is 100,000 shares per year.  Vesting periods for restricted stock and stock options are 
determined  by  our  compensation  committee.    We  measure  compensation  costs  for  restricted  stock  awards  based  on  the  fair 
value of our common stock at the date of the grant and recognize the expense over the vesting period.  The fair values of each 
stock option granted used in determining the  share-based compensation expense  are estimated on the date  of  grant  using the 
Black-Scholes  option-pricing model.  The performance-based restricted stock is earned based on the achievement of specific 
performance measures established by our compensation committee over a period of three years.  As of December 31, 2011, the 
LTIP had 381,887 shares remaining and available for future awards.      

2008 Restricted Share Plan for Non-Employee Trustees 

In  2008,  we  adopted  the  2008  Restricted  Share  Plan  for  Non-Employee  Trustees  (the  “Trustees’  Plan”)  which  provides  for 
granting  up  to  160,000  restricted  shares  awards  to  our  non-employee  trustees.    Each  non-employee  trustee  is  granted  2,000 
restricted shares on June 30  of  each  year that  vest ratably over three  years.   Awards under the Trustee’s Plan are granted in 

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shares and are not based on dollar value; therefore the dollar value of the benefits to be received is not determinable.   As of 
December 31, 2011, the Trustees’ Plan had 105,000 shares remaining and available for future awards.  

The  following  share-based  compensation  plans  have  been  terminated,  except  with  respect  to  awards  outstanding  under  each 
plan: 

2003 LTIP - allowed for the grant of stock options to our executive officers and employees.  As of December 31, 2011, there 
were 184,948 options exercisable. 

2003 and 1997 Non-Employee Trustee Stock Option Plans – these plans provided for the annual grant of options to purchase 
our shares to our non-employee trustees.  As of December 31, 2011, there were 37,253 options exercisable. 

We  recognized  total  share-based  compensation  expense  of  $1.8  million,  $1.2  million,  and  $1.5  million  for  2011,  2010,  and 
2009, respectively. 

Restricted Stock Share-Based Compensation 

In 2011 and 2010, the compensation committee determined that the LTIP award for those years would consist of 50% service-
based restricted stock and 50% performance-based grants to our senior management.  The service-based restricted stock awards 
include a five year vesting period and the compensation expense is recognized on a graded vesting basis.  The performance-
based  awards  are  earned  subject  to  a  future  performance  measurement  based  on  our  three-year  total  shareholder  return 
compared to a  peer  group (“TSR Grant”).   Once the performance criterion is  met and  the actual number of shares earned is 
determined, certain  shares  will vest immediately  while others  will vest over an additional service period.  We determine  the 
grant  date  fair  value  of  TSR  Grants  based  upon  a  Monte  Carlo  Simulation  model  and  recognize  the  compensation  expense 
ratably over the vesting periods. 

In  2009,  the  compensation  committee  only  granted  service-based  restricted  stock  awards  to  certain  executives  and  key 
employees.    The  awards  include  two  or  three  year  vesting  periods  and  the  compensation  expense  is  recognized  on  a  graded 
vesting basis. 

We recognized $1.7 million, $1.1 million, and $1.2 million of expense related to restricted share grants during the years ended 
December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. 

A summary of the activity of service based restricted shares under the LTIP for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 
2009 is presented below: 

As of December 31, 2011 there was approximately $3.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested 
restricted share awards granted under our various share-based plans that we expect to recognize over a weighted average period 
of 4.3 years.  

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2009Number of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueNumber of SharesWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair ValueOutstanding at the beginning of the year264,657     10.78$       189,292     11.83$       126,183     -$           Granted119,964     13.34         182,410     10.16         145,839     5.98           Vested(109,638)   11.04         (88,843)     10.49         (75,625)     19.75         Forfeited or expired(45,261)     13.12         (18,202)     11.99         (7,105)       20.38         Outstanding at the end of the year229,722     12.40$       264,657     10.78$       189,292     11.83$       20112010                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock Option Share-Based Compensation 

We recognized approximately $0.1 million, $0.1 million, and $0.3 million of expense related to the vesting of options during 
the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.  The fair values of each option granted used in determining 
the share-based compensation expense is estimated on the  date  of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing  model.  This 
model incorporates certain assumptions for inputs including risk-free rates, expected dividend yield of the underlying common 
shares, expected option life and expected volatility.   

In connection with the employment of an executive officer, during 2010 we issued options to purchase 75,000 of our common 
shares that vest ratably over three years.  We used the following assumptions for those options: 

No options, except those noted above, were granted under the LTIP in the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009.  

The following table reflects the stock option activity for all plans described above: 

The following tables summarize information about options outstanding at December 31, 2011: 

We received cash of approximately $0.2 million from options exercised during the year ended December 31, 2011. The impact 
of the cash receipt is included in financing activities in the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows.  No options 
were exercised for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. 

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Weighted average fair value of grants9.61$          Risk-free interest rate2.9%Dividend yield6.8%Expected life (in years)6.5              Expected volatility41.0%Shares Under OptionWeighted-Average Exercise PriceShares Under OptionWeighted-Average Exercise PriceShares Under OptionWeighted-Average Exercise PriceOutstanding at the beginning of the year323,948     25.06$       324,720     28.47$       339,049     28.53$       Granted-                 -                 75,000       9.61           -                 -                 Exercised(25,000)     9.61           -                 -                 -                 -                 Forfeited or expired(26,747)     30.18(75,772)     29.64(14,329)     29.84Outstanding at the end of the year272,201     25.98$       323,948     25.06$       324,720     28.47$       Exercisable at the end of year222,20129.67$       248,94829.72$       297,90327.95$       Weighted average fair value of optionsgranted during the year-$           2.06$         -$           201120102009Weighted-AverageRemainingWeighted-AverageWeighted-AverageRange of Exercise PriceOutstandingContractual LifeExercise PriceExercisableExercise Price$  9.61 - $  9.6150,0008.19.61$                        --$                        $19.35 - $19.358,0000.419.358,00019.35$23.77 - $27.9684,6832.926.5484,68326.54$28.80 - $29.0652,8184.029.0152,81829.01$34.30 - $36.5076,7005.234.6476,700      34.64                       272,2014.725.98$                      222,20129.67$                     Options OutstandingOptions Exercisable                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
20.  Income Taxes 

We conduct our operations with the intent of meeting the requirements applicable to a REIT under sections 856 through 860 of 
the Internal Revenue Code.  In order to maintain our qualification as a REIT, we are required to distribute annually at least 90% 
of our REIT taxable income, excluding net capital gain, to our shareholders. As long as we qualify as a REIT, we will generally 
not be liable for federal corporate income taxes.  

Certain  of  our  operations,  including  property  management  and  asset  management,  as  well  as  ownership  of  certain  land,  are 
conducted through our TRSs which allows us to provide certain services and conduct certain activities that are not generally 
considered as qualifying REIT activities.  

Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of assets and liabilities for 
financial reporting purposes and the bases of such assets and liabilities as measured by tax laws. Deferred tax assets are reduced 
by  a  valuation  allowance  to  the  amount  where  realization  is  more  likely  than  not  assured  after  considering  all  available 
evidence, including expected taxable earnings and potential tax planning strategies. Our temporary differences primarily relate 
to deferred compensation, depreciation and net operating loss carryforwards.  

In May 2011, the State of Michigan signed bills into law that replaced the Michigan Business Tax (“MBT”) with a six percent 
Corporate  Income  Tax  that  became  effective  January  1,  2012.  The  repeal  of  the  MBT  resulted  in  the  de-recognition  of  our 
related deferred tax assets and liabilities.  Therefore, we recorded additional income tax expense of approximately $0.8 million 
in the year ended December 31, 2011 as a result of this tax law change.  These amounts are included in income tax (provision) 
benefit in our consolidated statements of operations. 

As of December 31, 2011, we had a federal and state deferred tax asset of $0.2 million and $0, respectively, net of a valuation 
allowance of $8.9 million.  We believe that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient 
taxable income to recognize the net deferred tax assets. These future operations are primarily dependent upon the profitability 
of our TRSs, the timing and amounts of gains on land sales, and other factors affecting the results of operations of the  TRSs.  
The  valuation  allowances  relate  to  net  operating  loss  carryforwards  and  tax  basis  differences  where  there  is  uncertainty 
regarding their realizability.  

During the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, we recorded an income tax (provision) benefit of approximately ($0.8) 
million and $0.7 million, respectively.   

We had no unrecognized tax benefits as of or during the three year period ended December 31, 2011.  We expect no significant 
increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits due to changes in tax positions within one year of December 31, 2011.  No 
material  interest  or  penalties  relating  to  income  taxes  were  recognized  in  the  statement  of  operations  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009 or in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009.  It is our 
accounting policy to classify interest and penalties relating to unrecognized tax benefits as tax expense.   As of December 31, 
2011, returns for the calendar years 2008 through 2010 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) 
and  various  state  and  local  tax  jurisdictions.   As  of  December 31,  2011,  certain  returns  for  calendar  year  2007  also  remain 
subject to examination by various state and local tax jurisdictions. 

21.  Transactions with Related Parties 

During 2011, 2010 and 2009 we had agreements with various partnerships and performed management services on behalf of 
entities owned in part by certain of our trustees and/or officers.  The following revenue was earned during the three years ended 
December 31 from these related parties: 

We had receivables from related  parties of $0 and $28,000 at December 31,  2011 and 2010, respectively. These agreements 
were terminated with the sale of the joint venture’s sole property, Shenandoah Shopping Center, in August 2011.  

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201120102009Management fees72$           102$         103$         Leasing fees12             26             21             Other110           7               8                  Total194$         135$         132$         Year Ended December 31,(In thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
22.  Commitments and Contingencies 

Construction Costs 

In connection with the development and expansion of various shopping centers as of December 31, 2011, we had entered into 
agreements for construction costs of approximately $3.0 million. 

Deferred Liabilities 

At  December  31,  2011,  we  had  certain  deferred  liability  arrangements  totaling  $2.6  million.    See  Note  12  for  further 
information. 

Litigation 

We are currently involved in certain litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. 

In December 2008, John Carlo, Inc. (“Carlo”) filed a lawsuit against  us and J. Raymond Construction Company (“JRCC”) in 
the Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit in Duval, Florida related to a dispute regarding final payment for concrete and 
road work for a development  project in Florida.  On March 10, 2011, a settlement was reached as a result of which Carlo was 
paid an additional amount for concrete and road work improvements relating to the 2008 River City Marketplace development 
project.  That amount was added to our investment in income producing property for accounting purposes.  In connection with 
that settlement, the Carlo suit was dismissed with prejudice. 

Environmental Matters 

Under  various  Federal,  state  and  local  laws,  ordinances  and  regulations  relating  to  the  protection  of  the  environment 
(“Environmental  Laws”),  a  current  or  previous  owner  or  operator  of  real  estate  may  be  liable  for  the  costs  of  removal  or 
remediation of certain  hazardous or toxic substances disposed, stored, released, generated, manufactured or discharged from, 
on, at, onto, under or in such property. Environmental Laws often impose such liability without regard to whether the owner or 
operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence or release of such hazardous or toxic substance. The presence of such 
substances, or the failure to properly remediate such substances when present, released or discharged, may adversely affect the 
owner’s ability to sell or rent such property or to borrow using such property as collateral. The cost of any required remediation 
and the liability of the owner or operator therefore as to any property is generally not limited under such Environmental Laws 
and could exceed the value of the property and/or the aggregate assets of the owner or operator. Persons who arrange for the 
disposal  or  treatment  of  hazardous  or  toxic  substances  may  also  be  liable  for  the  cost  of  removal  or  remediation  of  such 
substances at a disposal or treatment facility, whether or not such facility is owned or operated by such persons. In addition to 
any action required by Federal, state or local authorities, the presence or release of hazardous or toxic substances on or from 
any property could result in private plaintiffs bringing claims for personal injury or other causes of action. 

In  connection  with  ownership  (direct  or  indirect),  operation,  management  and  development  of  real  properties,  we  may  be 
potentially  liable  for  remediation,  releases  or  injury.  In  addition,  Environmental  Laws  impose  on  owners  or  operators  the 
requirement  of  on-going  compliance  with  rules  and  regulations  regarding  business-related  activities  that  may  affect  the 
environment. Such activities include, for example, the ownership or use of transformers or underground tanks, the treatment or 
discharge  of  waste  waters  or  other  materials,  the  removal  or  abatement  of  asbestos-containing  materials  (“ACMs”)  or  lead-
containing  paint  during  renovations  or  otherwise,  or  notification  to  various  parties  concerning  the  potential  presence  of 
regulated matters, including ACMs. Failure to comply with such requirements could result in difficulty  in the lease or sale of 
any affected property and/or the imposition of monetary penalties, fines or other sanctions in addition to the costs required to 
attain compliance.  Several of our properties have or may contain ACMs or underground storage tanks (“USTs”); however, we 
are  not  aware  of  any  potential  environmental  liability  which  could  reasonably  be  expected  to  have  a  material  impact  on  our 
financial position or results of operations. No assurance can be given that future laws, ordinances or regulations will not impose 
any  material  environmental  requirement  or  liability,  or  that  a  material  adverse  environmental  condition  does  not  otherwise 
exist. 

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23.  Subsequent Events 

We have evaluated subsequent events through the date that the consolidated financial statements were issued. 

Subsequent to December 31, 2011, a joint venture in which we held a 40% interest conveyed title to and its interest in West 
Acres  Commons,  a  shopping  center  located  in  Flint,  Michigan,  to  the  lender  in  exchange  for  release  from  a  non-recourse 
mortgage loan with a principal balance of $8.4 million, of which our share was $3.4 million. 

Also subsequent to December 31, 2011, we completed the sale of two properties, Eastridge Commons in Flint, Michigan and an 
undeveloped  land  parcel  in  Roswell,  Georgia,  for  combined  net  proceeds  of  $3.3  million.    We  also  executed  separate 
agreements to sell four wholly-owned shopping center properties and one center owned through a joint venture, in which our 
ownership is 50%, for an aggregate price of $14.9 million.  The agreements are subject to contingencies for due diligence on 
the part of the buyers. 

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24.  Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) 

The following table sets forth the quarterly results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2011: 

The following table sets forth the quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2010: 

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March 31 (1)June 30 (1)September 30 (1)December 31 (1)Total revenue29,954$           29,483$           31,517$           30,366$           Income before other income and expenses, tax and discontinued operations7,214$             6,547$             8,817$             6,442$             (Loss) income from continuing operations(522)$               (733)$               5,828$             (41,881)$          Income (loss) from discontinued operations269$                6,261$             (26)$                 2,304$             Net (loss) income (253)$               5,528$             5,802$             (39,577)$          Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling partner interest 21(371)(389)                 2,481               Preferred share dividends-                       (1,618)(1,813)              (1,813)              Net (loss) income available to common shareholders(232)$               3,539$             3,600$             (38,909)$          (Loss) earnings per common share, basic: (2)Continuing operations(0.01)$              (0.06)$              0.09$               (1.05)$              Discontinued operations-                       0.15                 -                       0.05                 Net (loss) income available to common shareholders(0.01)$              0.09$               0.09$               (1.00)$              (Loss) earnings per common share, diluted:(2)Continuing operations(0.01)$              (0.06)$              0.09$               (1.05)$              Discontinued operations-                       0.15                 -                       0.05                 Net (loss) income available to common shareholders(0.01)$              0.09$               0.09$               (1.00)$              (In thousands, except per share amounts)Quarters Ended 2011(2) EPS amounts are based on weighted average common shares outstanding during the quarter and, therefore, may not agree with the EPS calculated for the     year ended December 31, 2011.(1) Amounts are reclassified to reflect the reporting of discontinued operations.March 31 (1)June 30 (1)September 30 (1)December 31 (1)Total revenue28,854$           28,207$           26,972$           29,184$           Income before other income and expenses, tax and discontinued operations8,757$             8,221$             7,594$             5,296$             (Loss) income from continuing operations(1,442)$            80$                  (29,422)$          9,019$             Income (loss) from discontinued operations89$                  (1,882)$            (20)$                 (146)$               Net (loss) income(1,353)$            (1,802)$            (29,442)$          8,873$             Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling partner interest 6707602,701               (555)                 Net (loss) income available to common shareholders(683)$               (1,042)$            (26,741)$          8,318$             (Loss) earnings per common share, basic: (2)Continuing operations(0.02)$              0.02$               (0.70)$              0.22$               Discontinued operations-                       (0.05)                -                       -                       Net (loss) income available to common shareholders(0.02)$              (0.03)$              (0.70)$              0.22$               (Loss) earnings per common share, diluted:(2)Continuing operations(0.02)$              0.02$               (0.70)$              0.22$               Discontinued operations-                       (0.05)                -                       -                       Net (loss) income available to common shareholders(0.02)$              (0.03)$              (0.70)$              0.22$               (1) Amounts are reclassified to reflect the reporting of discontinued operations.(2) EPS amounts are based on weighted average common shares outstanding during the quarter and, therefore, may not agree with the EPS calculated for the     year ended December 31, 2010.(In thousands, except per share amounts)Quarters Ended 2010                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CapitalizedSubsequent toAcquisition orBuilding & Improvements, NetBuilding & Accumulated Date ofDatePropertyLocationEncumbrancesLandImprovementsof ImpairmentsLand ImprovementsTotalDepreciationConstructed AcquiredAuburn MileMI6,967$               15,704$      -$                      (7,036)$                      5,917$           2,751$               8,668$               1,717$                 20001999Beacon SquareMI1,8066,0932,4051,8098,49510,3041,43120042004Centre at WoodstockGA3,5441,88010,801(316)1,98710,37812,3651,96119972004Clinton Pointe MI1,17510,4991961,17510,69511,8702,29819922003Clinton Valley MI1,50013,49810,1741,62523,54725,1728,7331977 / 19851996Conyers CrossingGA7296,5629287297,4908,2192,75619781998Coral Creek ShopsFL9,0161,56514,0854791,57214,55716,1293,59819922002Crossroads CentreOH28,1015,80020,7092,6634,90424,26829,1727,24220012001East Town PlazaWI10,4911,76816,216981,76816,31418,0824,73719922000Eastridge CommonsMI1,0869,775(3,540)5896,7327,3215,89619901996Edgewood Towne CenterMI6655,9816956456,6967,3412,76719901996Fairlane MeadowsMI3,25517,6204,1373,26021,75225,0124,5111987 / 20072003 / 2005Fraser Shopping CenterMI3633,2631,0393634,3024,6651,65219771996Gaines MarketplaceMI2266,7828,9958,3437,66016,0031,35220042004Heritage PlaceMO13,89922,506-                                 13,89922,50636,405591                      19892011Holcomb CenterGA6585,9539,49365815,44616,1043,36819861996Hoover Eleven MI5,6903,30829,7781,1393,30430,92134,2256,65019892003Horizon VillageGA1,13310,2001,7931,14311,98313,1262,56419962002Jackson CrossingMI24,4572,24920,23715,6552,24935,89238,14112,63519671996Jackson WestMI16,9272,8066,2705,4202,69111,80514,4964,31119961996Kentwood Towne Centre (1)MI8,5802,7999,4842802,8419,72212,5632,16719881996Lake Orion PlazaMI4704,2341,2659934,9765,9691,95219771996Lakeshore MarketplaceMI2,01818,1143,1353,40219,86523,2674,58819962003Liberty SquareIL2,67011,862(54)2,67011,80814,47860819872010Livonia PlazaMI1,31711,7862161,31712,00213,3192,80719882003Mays CrossingGA7256,5322,2537258,7859,5102,98819841997Merchants' SquareIN4,99718,346(133)4,99718,21323,2101,72619702010Naples Towne CentreFL2181,9645,4928076,8677,6742,52919821996New Towne PlazaMI19,5278177,3545,94581713,29914,1164,94619751996Northwest CrossingTN1,85411,566(1,493)96910,95811,9272,9651989 / 19991997 / 1999Oak Brook SquareMI9558,5915,74295514,33315,2884,85119821996OfficeMax CenterOH2272,042-                                 2272,0422,26980019941996Pelican PlazaFL7106,404(1,607)6414,8665,5072,45319831997Promenade at Pleasant HillGA3,89122,520(271)3,44022,70026,1404,35519932004River City MarketplaceFL110,00019,76873,8597,27411,14089,761100,90113,129                 20052005River Crossing CentreFL7286,459357286,4947,2221,43719982003Rivertowne Square FL9548,5871,54095410,12711,0812,74019801998Roseville Towne CenterMI1,40313,1957,1321,40320,32721,7307,85019631996Rossford PointeOH7963,0872,6527975,7386,53598920062005Southbay Shopping CenterFL5975,355(1,794)4923,6664,1581,90519781998Southfield PlazaMI1,12110,090(11)1,04210,15811,2005,09419691996Spring Meadows Place (2)OH16,0661,66214,9595,8431,65320,81122,4647,96719871996Tel-TwelveMI3,81943,18133,1973,81976,37880,19725,97819681996The Crossroads FL10,7361,85016,6506241,85717,26719,1244,13619882002The Shoppes at Fox RiverWI4,66418,913-                             4,66418,91323,57777320092010The Town Center at Aquia Office BuildingVA14,434-             -                        22,335                       3,68518,65022,3351,75520091998Town & Country CrossingMO8,39526,465-                             8,39526,46534,8603920082011Troy Towne CenterOH9308,372(401)8138,0888,9013,44019901996Village Lakes Shopping CenterFL8627,7683,29686211,06411,9263,00819871997West Allis Towne CentreWI1,86616,78913,7041,86630,49332,3597,85219871996West Oaks IMI26,898-                 6,30412,2141,76816,75018,5185,61019791996West Oaks II (3)MI14,4061,39112,5196,2321,39118,75120,1427,15319861996Land Held for Future Development (4)Various28,266-                        32,59527,13733,72460,861-                       N/AN/ALand Available for Sale (5)Various10,93127,252(9,874)6,77021,53928,3091,362N/AN/ATOTALS325,840$           175,246$    697,431$               211,780$                   164,667$       919,790$           1,084,457$        222,722$             .(1)  We own a 77.9% interest in this property.(2)  The property's mortgage loan is cross-collateralized with West Oaks II.(3)  The property's mortgage loan is cross-collateralized with Spring Meadows Place.(4)  Land held for future development includes three parcels of land located in Florida and Michigan.(5)  Land available for sale includes five parcels of land adjacent to certain of our existing developed properties located in Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia. TO COMPANYINITIAL COST GROSS AMOUNTS AT WHICHCARRIED AT CLOSE OF PERIODRAMCO-GERSHENSON PROPERTIES TRUSTSCHEDULE IIISUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATIONDecember 31, 2011(in thousands of dollars)                                                                                           
 
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SCHEDULE IIIDecember 31, 2011201120102009(In thousands)Reconcilation of total real estate carrying value:Balance at beginning of year1,074,095$  1,003,091$  1,011,008$  Additions during period:  Improvements21,240         23,840         20,760           Acquisition71,265         62,575         (19)                 Consolidation of variable interest entity-                   23,797         -                   Deductions during period:  Cost of real estate sold/written off(54,343)        (10,421)        (28,658)          Impairment(27,800)        (28,787)        -                   Balance at end of year1,084,457$  1,074,095$  1,003,091$  Reconcilation of accumulated depreciation:Balance at beginning of year213,919$     194,181$     177,013$     Depreciation Expense28,242         26,326         25,118         Cost of real estate sold/written off(19,439)        (6,588)          (7,950)          Balance at end of year222,722$     213,919$     194,181$     Aggregate cost for federal income tax purposes1,057,194$  1,026,629$  968,000$     REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATIONYear ended December 31,                                                                                            
 
 
F-37 

PrincipalAmount ofLoans SubjectCarrying to delinquentPeriodic PaymentPriorFace AmountAmountPrincipalDescription of LienInterest RateMaturity DateTermsLiensof Mortgagesof Mortgagesor interestNote on land in Waukesha, WI7.5%1/1/2013 Interest only monthly, balloon payment  due at maturity -$             3,000$            3,000$          -$                    SCHEDULE IVMORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATEYear Ended December 31, 2011(Dollars in thousands)                                                                                           
 
 
 
I, Dennis E. Gershenson, certify that: 

CERTIFICATIONS 

Exhibit 31.1 

1. 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust; 

2.  Based  on  my  knowledge,  this  report  does  not  contain  any  untrue  statement  of  a  material  fact  or  omit  to  state  a 
material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were 
made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 

3.  Based  on  my  knowledge,  the  financial  statements,  and  other  financial  information  included  in  this  report,  fairly 
present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, 
and for, the periods presented in this report; 

4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls 
and  procedures  (as  defined  in  Exchange  Act  Rules  13a-15(e)  and  15d-15(e))  and  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: 

a)  designed  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures,  or  caused  such  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  to  be 
designed  under  our  supervision,    to  ensure  that  material  information  relating  to  the  registrant,  including  its 
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period 
in which this report is being prepared; 

b)  designed  such  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  or  caused  such  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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; 

c)  evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report 
our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period 
covered by this report based upon such evaluation; and  

d)  disclosed in this report any change  in the  registrant’s internal control over  financial reporting that occurred 
during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual 
report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control 
over financial reporting; and 

5.  The  registrant’s  other  certifying  officer(s)  and  I  have  disclosed,  based  on  our  most  recent  evaluation  of  internal 
control  over  financial  reporting,  to  the  registrant’s  auditors  and  the  audit  committee  of  the  registrant’s  board  of 
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): 

a)  all  significant  deficiencies  and  material  weaknesses  in  the  design  or  operation  of  internal  control  over 
financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the  registrant’s ability to record, process, 
summarize and report financial information; and 

b)  any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role 

in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. 

Date:  March 8, 2012 

_/s/ Dennis E. Gershenson_________ 
Dennis E. Gershenson  
President and Chief Executive Officer 

                                                                                                                 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
I, Gregory R. Andrews, certify that: 

CERTIFICATIONS 

Exhibit 31.2 

1. 

I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust; 

2.  Based on  my  knowledge, this report does not contain any  untrue  statement of a  material fact or omit to  state  a 
material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements 
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 

3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly 
present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, 
and for, the periods presented in this report; 

4.  The  registrant’s  other  certifying  officer(s)  and  I  are  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  disclosure 
controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange  Act Rules 13a-15(e)  and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over 
financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: 

a)  designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be  
designed under our supervision,  to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its 
consolidated  subsidiaries,  is  made  known  to  us  by  others  within  those  entities,  particularly  during  the 
period in which this report is being prepared; 

b)   designed  such  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  or  caused  such  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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; 

c)  evaluated  the  effectiveness  of  the  registrant’s  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  and  presented  in  this 
report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the 
period covered by this report based upon such evaluation; and  

d)  disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred 
during  the  registrant’s  most  recent  fiscal  quarter  (the  registrant’s  fourth  fiscal  quarter  in  the  case  of  an 
annual  report)  that  has  materially  affected  ,  or  is  reasonably  likely  to  materially  affect,  the  registrant’s 
internal control over financial reporting; and 

5.  The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal 
control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of  the registrant’s board of 
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): 

a)   all  significant  deficiencies  and  material  weaknesses  in  the  design  or  operation  of  internal  control  over 
financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, 
summarize and report financial information; and 

b)  any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees  who have a significant 

role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. 

Date:  March 8, 2012 

_ /s/ Gregory R. Andrews ________ 
Gregory R. Andrews 
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary 

                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                                             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                     
 
 
                   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exhibit 32.1 

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO 
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 

In connection with the Annual Report of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period 
ended December 31, 2011, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Dennis 
E. Gershenson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted 
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, that: 

1.  The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 

2.  The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of    

operations of the Company.  

_/s/ Dennis E. Gershenson_________  
Dennis E. Gershenson 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
March 8, 2012 

                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, 
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO 
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 

Exhibit 32.2 

In connection with the Annual Report of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the period 
ended December 31, 2011, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Gregory 
R.  Andrews,  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  the  Company,  certify  pursuant  to  18  U.S.C.  Section  1350,  as  adopted  pursuant  to 
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, that: 

1.  The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 

2.  The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of    

operations of the Company.  

_ /s/ Gregory R. Andrews _________ 
Gregory R. Andrews 
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary 
March 8, 2012 

                                                                                           
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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