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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 
FORM 10-K
ýANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO THE SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20162017
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: 1-07533 
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Declaration of Trust) 
Maryland 52-0782497
(State of Organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
  
1626 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, Maryland 20852
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(301) 998-8100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code) 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange On Which Registered
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $.01 par value per share, with associated Common Share Purchase RightsNew York Stock Exchange
Depository Shares, each representing 1/1000 of a share of 5.00% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share 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. ý  Yes    ¨  No
Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. ¨  Yes    ý  No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    ý  Yes    ¨  No
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    ý  Yes    ¨  No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large Accelerated FilerýAccelerated Filer¨
    
Non-Accelerated Filer
o  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.¨
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     ¨  Yes    ý  No
The aggregate market value of the Registrant's common shares held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, based upon the closing sales price of the Registrant's common shares on June 30, 20162017 was $11.8$9.1 billion.
The number of Registrant���sRegistrant’s common shares outstanding on February 8, 20172018 was 72,105,659.73,192,726.

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20162017

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the Registrant’s 20162017 annual meeting of shareholders to be held in May 20172018 will be incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I  
Item 1.Business
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2.Properties
Item 3.Legal Proceedings
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
   
PART II  
Item 5.Market for Our Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Item 6.Selected Financial Data
Item 7.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 8.Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9.Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A.Controls and Procedures
Item 9B.Other Information
   
PART III  
Item 10.Trustees, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11.Executive Compensation
Item 12.Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters
Item 13.Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Trustee Independence
Item 14.Principal Accountant Fees and Services
   
PART IV  
Item 15.Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Item 16.Form 10-K Summary
  
SIGNATURES

PART I


ITEM 1.    BUSINESS
References to “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Trust” refer to Federal Realty Investment Trust and our business and operations conducted through our directly or indirectly owned subsidiaries.
General
We are an equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of high quality retail and mixed-use properties located primarily in densely populated and affluent communities in strategically selected metropolitan markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, as well as in California and South Florida. As of December 31, 20162017, we owned or had a majority interest in community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties which are operated as 96104 predominantly retail real estate projects comprising approximately 22.624.2 million square feet. In total, the real estate projects were 94.4%95.3% leased and 93.3%93.9% occupied at December 31, 20162017. We have paid quarterly dividends to our shareholders continuously since our founding in 1962 and have increased our dividends per common share for 4950 consecutive years.
We were founded in 1962 as a REIT under the laws of the District of Columbia and re-formed as a REIT in the state of Maryland in 1999. We operate in a manner intended to qualify as a REIT for tax purposes pursuant to provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Our principal executive offices are located at 1626 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, Maryland 20852. Our telephone number is (301) 998-8100. Our website address is www.federalrealty.com. The information contained on our website is not a part of this report and is not incorporated herein by reference.
Business Objectives and Strategies
Our primary business objective is to own, manage, acquire and redevelop a portfolio of high quality retail focused properties that will:
provide increasing cash flow for distribution to shareholders;
generate higher internal growth than the shopping center industry;industry over the long term;
provide potential for capital appreciation; and
protect investor capital.
Our portfolio includes, and we continue to acquire and redevelop, high quality retail in many formats ranging from regional, community and neighborhood shopping centers that often are anchored by grocery stores to mixed-use properties that are typically centered around a retail component but also include office, residential and/or hotel components.
Operating Strategies
Our core operating strategy is to actively manage our properties to maximize rents and maintain occupancy levels by attracting and retaining a strong and diverse base of tenants and replacing less relevant, weaker, underperforming tenants with stronger ones. Our properties are generally located in some of the most densely populated and affluent areas of the country. These strong demographics help our tenants generate higher sales, which has enabled us to maintain higher occupancy rates, charge higher rental rates, and maintain steady rent growth, all of which increase the value of our portfolio. Our operating strategies also include:
increasing rental rates through the renewal of expiring leases or the leasing of space to new tenants at higher rental rates while limiting vacancy and down-time;
maintaining a diversified tenant base, thereby limiting exposure to any one tenant’s financial or operating difficulties;
monitoring the merchandising mix of our tenant base to achieve a balance of strong national and regional tenants with local specialty tenants;
minimizing overhead and operating costs;
monitoring the physical appearance of our properties and the construction quality, condition and design of the buildings and other improvements located on our properties to maximize our ability to attract customers and thereby generate higher rents and occupancy rates;
developing local and regional market expertise in order to capitalize on market and retailing trends;
leveraging the contacts and experience of our management team to build and maintain long-term relationships with tenants;

providing exceptional customer service; and
creating an experience at many of our properties that is identifiable, unique and serves the surrounding communities to help insulate these properties and the tenants at these properties from the impact of on-line retailing.
Investing Strategies
Our investment strategy is to deploy capital at risk-adjusted rates of return that exceed our long-term weighted average cost of capital in projects that have potential for future income growth and increased value. Our investments primarily fall into one of the following four categories:
renovating, expanding, reconfiguring and/or retenanting our existing properties to take advantage of under-utilized land or existing square footage to increase revenue;
renovating or expanding tenant spaces for tenants capable of producing higher sales, and therefore, paying higher rents;
acquiring quality retail and mixed-use properties located in densely populated and/or affluent areas where barriers to entry for further development are high, and that have possibilities for enhancing operating performance and creating value through renovation, expansion, reconfiguration and/or retenanting; and
developing the retail portions of mixed-use properties and developing or otherwise investing in non-retail portions of mixed-use properties we already own in order to capitalize on the overall value created in these properties.
Investment Criteria
When we evaluate potential redevelopment, retenanting, expansion, acquisition and development opportunities, we consider such factors as:
the expected returns in relation to our short and long-term cost of capital as well as the anticipated risk we will face in achieving the expected returns;
the anticipated growth rate of operating income generated by the property;
the ability to increase the long-term value of the property through redevelopment and retenanting;
the tenant mix at the property, tenant sales performance and the creditworthiness of those tenants;
the geographic area in which the property is located, including the population density, and household incomes, education levels, as well as the population and income trends in that geographic area;
competitive conditions in the vicinity of the property, including gross leasable area (GLA) per capita, competition for tenants and the ability of others to create competing properties through redevelopment, new construction or renovation;
access to and visibility of the property from existing roadways and the potential for new, widened or realigned, roadways within the property’s trade area, which may affect access and commuting and shopping patterns;
the level and success of our existing investments in the market area;
the current market value of the land, buildings and other improvements and the potential for increasing those market values; and
the physical condition of the land, buildings and other improvements, including the structural and environmental condition.
Financing Strategies
Our financing strategies are designed to enable us to maintain an investment grade balance sheet while retaining sufficient flexibility to fund our operating and investing activities in the most cost-efficient way possible. Our financing strategies include:
maintaining a prudent level of overall leverage and an appropriate pool of unencumbered properties that is sufficient to support our unsecured borrowings;
managing our exposure to variable-rate debt;
maintaining an available line of credit to fund operating and investing needs on a short-term basis;
taking advantage of market opportunities to refinance existing debt, reduce interest costs and manage our debt maturity schedule so that a significant portion of our debt relative to our size does not mature in any one year;
selling properties that have limited growth potential or are not a strategic fit within our overall portfolio and redeploying the proceeds to redevelop, renovate, retenant and/or expand our existing properties, acquire new properties or reduce debt; and
utilizing the most advantageous long-term source of capital available to us to finance redevelopment and acquisition opportunities, which may include:
the sale of our equity or debt securities through public offerings, including our at-the-market ("ATM") equity program in which we may from time to time offer and sell common shares, or private placements,
the incurrence of indebtedness through unsecured or secured borrowings,

the issuance of operating partnership units in a new or existing “downREIT partnership” that is controlled and consolidated by us (generally operating partnership units in a “downREIT” partnership are issued in exchange for a tax deferred contribution of property; these units receive the same distributions as our common shares and the holders of these units have the right to exchange their units for cash or the same number of our common shares, at our option), or
the use of joint venture arrangements.
Employees
At February 8, 20172018, we had 312311 full-time employees and 1715 part-time employees. None of our employees are represented by a collective bargaining unit. We believe that our relationship with our employees is good.
Tax Status
We elected to be taxed as a REIT under the federal income tax laws when we filed our 1962 tax return. As a REIT, we are generally not subject to federal income tax on taxable income that we distribute to our shareholders. Under the Code, REITs are subject to numerous organizational and operational requirements, including the requirement to generally distribute at least 90% of taxable income each year. We will be subject to federal income tax on our taxable income (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) at regular corporate rates if we fail to qualify as a REIT for tax purposes in any taxable year, or to the extent we distribute less than 100% of our taxable income. We will also generally not qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for four years following the year during which qualification is lost. Even if we qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes, we may be subject to certain state and local income and franchise taxes and to federal income and excise taxes on our undistributed taxable income.
We have elected to treat certain of our subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries, which we refer to as a TRS. In general, a TRS may engage in any real estate business and certain non-real estate businesses, subject to certain limitations under the Code. A TRS is subject to federal and state income taxes. Our TRS activities have not been material.
Governmental Regulations Affecting Our Properties
We and our properties are subject to a variety of federal, state and local environmental, health, safety and similar laws, including without limitation:
the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, which we refer to as CERCLA;
the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act;
the Federal Clean Water Act;
the Federal Clean Air Act;
the Toxic Substances Control Act;
the Occupational Safety & Health Act; and
the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The application of these laws to a specific property that we own depends on a variety of property-specific circumstances, including the current and former uses of the property, the building materials used at the property and the physical layout of the property. Under certain environmental laws, principally CERCLA, we, as the owner or operator of properties currently or previously owned, may be required to investigate and clean up certain hazardous or toxic substances, asbestos-containing materials, or petroleum product releases at the property. We may also be held liable to a governmental entity or third parties for property damage and for investigation and clean up costs incurred in connection with the contamination, whether or not we knew of, or were responsible for, such contamination. In addition, some environmental laws create a lien on the contaminated site in favor of the government for damages and costs it incurs in connection with the contamination. As the owner or operator of real estate, we also may be liable under common law to third parties for damages and injuries resulting from environmental contamination emanating from the real estate. Such costs or liabilities could exceed the value of the affected real estate. The presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination may adversely affect our ability to sell or lease real estate or to borrow using the real estate as collateral.
Neither existing environmental, health, safety and similar laws nor the costs of our compliance with these laws has had a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations, and management does not believe they will in the future. In addition, we have not incurred, and do not expect to incur, any material costs or liabilities due to environmental contamination at properties we currently own or have owned in the past. However, we cannot predict the impact of new or changed laws or regulations on properties we currently own or may acquire in the future. We have no current plans for substantial capital expenditures with respect to compliance with environmental, health, safety and similar laws and we carry environmental insurance which covers a number of environmental risks for most of our properties.

Competition
Numerous commercial developers and real estate companies compete with us with respect to the leasing and the acquisition of properties. Some of these competitors may possess greater capital resources than we do, although we do not believe that any single competitor or group of competitors in any of the primary markets where our properties are located are dominant in that market. This competition may:
reduce the number of properties available for acquisition;
increase the cost of properties available for acquisition;
interfere with our ability to attract and retain tenants, leading to increased vacancy rates and/or reduced rents; and
adversely affect our ability to minimize expenses of operation.
Retailers at our properties also face increasing competition from online retailers, outlet stores, discount shopping clubs, superstores, and other forms of sales and marketing of goods and services, such as direct mail. This competition could contribute to lease defaults and insolvency of tenants.
Available Information
Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) are available free of charge through the Investors section of our website at www.federalrealty.com as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file the material with, or furnish the material to, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC.
Our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct, Code of Ethics applicable to our Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers, Whistleblower Policy, organizational documents and the charters of our audit committee, compensation committee and nominating and corporate governance committee are all available in the Corporate Governance section of the Investors section of our website.
Amendments to the Code of Ethics or Code of Business Conduct or waivers that apply to any of our executive officers or our senior financial officers will be disclosed in that section of our website as well.
You may obtain a printed copy of any of the foregoing materials from us by writing to us at Investor Relations, Federal Realty Investment Trust, 1626 East Jefferson Street, Rockville, Maryland 20852.


ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Exchange Act and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Also, documents that we “incorporate by reference” into this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including documents that we subsequently file with the SEC will contain forward-looking statements. When we refer to forward-looking statements or information, sometimes we use words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “plans,” “intends,” “expects,” “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates” and “continues.” In particular, the below risk factors describe forward-looking information. The risk factors describe risks that may affect these statements but are not all-inclusive, particularly with respect to possible future events. Many things can happen that can cause actual results to be different from those we describe. These factors include, but are not limited to the following:
Revenue from our properties may be reduced or limited if the retail operations of our tenants are not successful.
Revenue from our properties depends primarily on the ability of our tenants to pay the full amount of rent and other charges due under their leases on a timely basis. Some of our leases provide for the payment, in addition to base rent, of additional rent above the base amount according to a specified percentage of the gross sales generated by the tenants and generally provide for reimbursement of real estate taxes and expenses of operating the property. Economic and/or competitive conditions may impact the success of our tenants’ retail operations and therefore the amount of rent and expense reimbursements we receive from our tenants. While demand for our retail spaces has been strong,sufficient to increase occupancy, there can be no assurance that this will continue. Any reduction in our tenants’tenants' abilities to pay base rent, percentage rent, or other charges on a timely basis, including the filing by any of our tenants for bankruptcy protection, will adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. In the event of default by a tenant, we may experience delays and unexpected costs in enforcing our rights as landlord under lease terms, which may also adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Our net income depends on the success and continued presence of our “anchor” tenants.
Our net income could be adversely affected in the event of a downturn in the business, or the bankruptcy or insolvency, of any anchor store or anchor tenant. Anchor tenants generally occupy large amounts of square footage, pay a significant portion of the total rents at a property and contribute to the success of other tenants by drawing significant numbers of customers to a property. The closing of one or more anchor stores at a property could adversely affect that property and result in lease terminations by, or reductions in rent from, other tenants whose leases may permit termination or rent reduction in those circumstances or whose own operations may suffer as a result. We currently arehave been experiencing higher levels of anchor vacancy and expect this will persist over the next few years while we are actively releasing vacant space, and in some cases, redeveloping the shopping center. OurAs of December 31, 2017, our anchor tenant space is currently 97.1%98.1% leased and 96.3%96.5% occupied. We also have seen an overall decrease in the number of tenants available to fill anchor spaces. Therefore, tenant demand for certain of our anchor spaces may decrease and as a result, we may see an increase in vacancy and/or a decrease in rents for those spaces that could have a negative impact to our net income.
We may be unable to collect balances due from tenants that file for bankruptcy protection.
If a tenant or lease guarantor files for bankruptcy, we may not be able to collect all pre-petition amounts owed by that party. In addition, a tenant that files for bankruptcy protection may terminate our lease in which event we would have a general unsecured claim that would likely be for less than the full amount owed to us for the remainder of the lease term, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
We may experience difficulty or delay in renewing leases or re-leasing space.
We derive most of our revenue directly or indirectly from rent received from our tenants. We are subject to the risks that, upon expiration or termination of leases, whether by their terms, as a result of a tenant bankruptcy, general economic conditions or otherwise, leases for space in our properties may not be renewed, space may not be re-leased, or the terms of renewal or re-lease, including the cost of required renovations or concessions to tenants, may be less favorable than current lease terms and may include decreases in rental rates. As a result, our net income could be reduced.
The amount of debt we have and the restrictions imposed by that debt could adversely affect our business and financial condition.
As of December 31, 20162017, we had approximately $2.8$3.3 billion of debt outstanding. Of that outstanding debt, approximately $466.3$491.6 million was secured by all or a portion of nine13 of our real estate projects and approximately $71.6 million represented capital lease obligations on four of our properties. AllAs of December 31, 2017, 98.8% of our debt outstanding as of December 31, 2016is fixed rate, debt, which includes all of our property secured debt, our unsecured senior notes, our capital lease obligations, and our $275.0 million term loan, as the rate is effectively fixed by two interest rate swap agreements. Our organizational documents do not limit the level or amount of

debt that we may

incur. The amount of our debt outstanding from time to time could have important consequences to our shareholders. For example, it could:
require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our debt, thereby reducing funds available for operations, property acquisitions, redevelopments and other appropriate business opportunities that may arise in the future;
limit our ability to make distributions on our outstanding common shares and preferred shares;
make it difficult to satisfy our debt service requirements;
require us to dedicate increased amounts of our cash flow from operations to payments on debt upon refinancing or on our variable rate, unhedged debt, if interest rates rise;
limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the factors that affect the profitability of our business;
limit our ability to obtain any additional debt or equity financing we may need in the future for working capital, debt refinancing, capital expenditures, acquisitions, redevelopments or other general corporate purposes or to obtain such financing on favorable terms; and/or
limit our flexibility in conducting our business, which may place us at a disadvantage compared to competitors with less debt or debt with less restrictive terms.
Our ability to make scheduled principal payments of, to pay interest on, or to refinance our indebtedness will depend primarily on our future performance, which to a certain extent is subject to economic, financial, competitive and other factors beyond our control. There can be no assurance that our business will continue to generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the future to service our debt or meet our other cash needs. If we are unable to generate this cash flow from our business, we may be required to refinance all or a portion of our existing debt, sell assets or obtain additional financing to meet our debt obligations and other cash needs, including the payment of dividends required to maintain our status as a real estate investment trust. We cannot assure you that any such refinancing, sale of assets or additional financing would be possible on terms that we would find acceptable.
We are obligated to comply with financial and other covenants pursuant to our debt obligations that could restrict our operating activities, and the failure to comply with such covenants could result in defaults that accelerate payment under our debt agreements.
Our revolving credit facility, term loan and certain series of notes include financial covenants that may limit our operating activities in the future. We are also required to comply with additional covenants that include, among other things, provisions:
relating to the maintenance of property securing a mortgage;
restricting our ability to pledge assets or create liens;
restricting our ability to incur additional debt;
restricting our ability to amend or modify existing leases at properties securing a mortgage;
restricting our ability to enter into transactions with affiliates; and
restricting our ability to consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets.
As of December 31, 20162017, we were in compliance with all of our default related financial covenants. If we were to breach any of our default related debt covenants, including the covenants listed above, and did not cure the breach within any applicable cure period, our lenders could require us to repay the debt immediately, and, if the debt is secured, could immediately begin proceedings to take possession of the property securing the loan. Many of our debt arrangements, including our public notes, term loan and our revolving credit facility, are cross-defaulted, which means that the lenders under those debt arrangements can put us in default and require immediate repayment of their debt if we breach and fail to cure a default under certain of our other debt obligations. As a result, any default under our debt covenants could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, our results of operations, our ability to meet our obligations and the market value of our shares.
Adverse changes in our credit rating could affect our borrowing capacity and borrowing terms
Our credit worthiness is rated by nationally recognized credit rating agencies. The credit ratings assigned are based on our operating performance, liquidity and leverage ratios, financial condition and prospects, and other factors viewed by the credit rating agencies as relevant to our industry and the economic outlook in general. Our credit rating can affect the amount of capital we access, as well as the terms of certain existing and future financing we obtain. Since we depend on debt financing to fund the growth of our business, an adverse change in our credit rating, including actual changes in outlook, or even the initiation of review of our credit rating that could result in an adverse change, could have a material adverse effect on us.

Our development activities have inherent risks.
The ground-up development of improvements on real property, as opposed to the renovation and redevelopment of existing improvements, presents substantial risks. We generally do not look to acquire raw land for future development; however, we do intend to complete the development and construction of future phases of projects we already own, such as Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts and Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland. We may undertake development of these and other projects on our own or bring in third parties if it is justifiable on a risk-adjusted return basis. We may also choose to delay completion of a project if market conditions do not allow an appropriate return. If conditions arise and we are not able or decide not to complete a project or if the expected cash flows of our project do not exceed the book value, an impairment of the project may be required. If additional phases of any of our existing projects or if any new projects are not successful, it may adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
During 2016,2017, construction continued on the development of Phase II at both Assembly Row and Pike & Rose.Rose, with portions of both projects opening during 2017. At Santana Row, we continue our on-going redevelopment efforts, completed construction of a new 234,500 square foot office building that is pre-leased to Splunk Inc., and are also proceeding withincluding construction of an eight story 284,000 square foot office building, which will include an additional 29,000 square feet of retail space and 1,300 parking spaces. A further discussion of these projects, expected costs, and current status can be found in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the "Outlook" subsection.
In addition to the risks associated with real estate investment in general, as described elsewhere and the specific risks above, the risks associated with our remaining development activities include:
contractor changes may delay the completion of development projects and increase overall costs;
significant time lag between commencement and stabilization subjects us to greater risks due to fluctuations in the general economy;
delivery of residential product (both rental units and for sale condominium units) into uncertain residential environments may result in lower rents or sale prices than underwritten;underwritten or longer time periods to reach economic stabilization;
substantial amount of our investment is related to infrastructure, the value of which may be negatively impacted if we do not complete subsequent phases;
failure or inability to obtain construction or permanent financing on favorable terms;
failure or inability to obtain public funding from governmental agencies to fund infrastructure projects, including public funding in connection with our development at Assembly Row;
expenditure of money and time on projects that may never be completed;
failure or inability of partners to perform on hotel joint ventures;
the third-party developer of office or other buildings may not deliver or may encounter delays in delivering space as planned;
difficulty securing key anchor or other tenants may impact occupancy rates and projected revenue;
inability to achieve projected rental rates or anticipated pace of lease-up;
higher than estimated construction or operating costs, including labor and material costs; and
possible delay in completion of a project because of a number of factors, including weather, labor disruptions, construction delays or delays in receipt of zoning or other regulatory approvals, acts of terror or other acts of violence, or acts of God (such as fires, earthquakes or floods).
Redevelopments and acquisitions may fail to perform as expected.
Our investment strategy includes the redevelopment and acquisition of high quality, retail focused properties in densely populated areas with high average household incomes and significant barriers to adding competitive retail supply. The redevelopment and acquisition of properties entail risks that include the following, any of which could adversely affect our results of operations and our ability to meet our obligations:
our estimate of the costs to improve, reposition or redevelop a property may prove to be too low, or the time we estimate to complete the improvement, repositioning or redevelopment may be too short. As a result, the property may fail to achieve the returns we have projected, either temporarily or for a longer time;
we may not be able to identify suitable properties to acquire or may be unable to complete the acquisition of the properties we identify;
we may not be able to integrate an acquisition into our existing operations successfully;
properties we redevelop or acquire may fail to achieve the occupancy or rental rates we project, within the time frames we project, at the time we make the decision to invest, which may result in the properties’ failure to achieve the returns we projected;
our pre-acquisition evaluation of the physical condition of each new investment may not detect certain defects or identify necessary repairs until after the property is acquired, which could significantly increase our total acquisition costs or decrease cash flow from the property; and

our investigation of a property or building prior to our acquisition, and any representations we may receive from the seller of such building or property, may fail to reveal various liabilities, which could reduce the cash flow from the property or increase our acquisition cost.
Our ability to grow will be limited if we cannot obtain additional capital.
Our growth strategy is focused on the redevelopment of properties we already own and the acquisition of additional properties. We believe that it will be difficult to fund our expected growth with cash from operating activities because, in addition to other requirements, we are generally required to distribute to our shareholders at least 90% of our taxable income each year to continue to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. As a result, we must rely primarily upon the availability of debt or equity capital, which may or may not be available on favorable terms or at all. Debt could include the sale of debt securities and mortgage loans from third parties. If economic conditions and conditions in the capital markets are not favorable at the time we need to raise capital, we may need to obtain capital on less favorable terms. Additionally, we cannot guarantee that additional financing, refinancing or other capital will be available in the amounts we desire or on favorable terms. Our access to debt or equity capital depends on a number of factors, including the market’s perception of our growth potential and risk profile, our ability to pay dividends, and our current and potential future earnings. Depending on the outcome of these factors as well as the impact of the economic environment, we could experience delay or difficulty in implementing our growth strategy on satisfactory terms, or be unable to implement this strategy.
Rising interest rates could adversely affect our cash flow and the market price of our outstanding debt and preferred shares.
Of our approximately $2.8$3.3 billion of debt outstanding as of December 31, 20162017, approximately $275.0$316.0 million bears interest at variable rates, of which $275.0 million is effectively fixed at 2.62% through two interest rate swap agreements. We have an $800.0 million revolving credit facility, on which no balance$41.0 million is outstanding at December 31, 20162017, that bears interest at LIBOR plus 82.5 basis points. We may borrow additional funds at variable interest rates in the future. Increases in interest rates would increase the interest expense on our variable rate debt and reduce our cash flow, which could adversely affect our ability to service our debt and meet our other obligations and also could reduce the amount we are able to distribute to our shareholders. We may enter into this type of hedging arrangements or other transactions for all or a portion of our variable rate debt to limit our exposure to rising interest rates. However, the amounts we are required to pay under the term loan and any other variable rate debt to which hedging or similar arrangements relate may increase in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to any of our hedging arrangements. In addition, an increase in market interest rates may lead purchasers of our debt securities and preferred shares to demand a higher annual yield, which could adversely affect the market price of our outstanding debt securities and preferred shares and the cost and/or timing of refinancing or issuing additional debt securities or preferred shares.
The market value of our debt and equity securities is subject to various factors that may cause significant fluctuations or volatility.
As with other publicly traded securities, the market price of our debt and equity securities depends on various factors, which may change from time to time and/or may be unrelated to our financial condition, operating performance or prospects that may cause significant fluctuations or volatility in such prices. These factors include, among others:
general economic and financial market conditions;
level and trend of interest rates;
our ability to access the capital markets to raise additional capital;
the issuance of additional equity or debt securities;
changes in our funds from operations (“FFO”) or earnings estimates;
changes in our debt or analyst ratings;
our financial condition and performance;
market perception of our business compared to other REITs; and
market perception of REITs, in general, compared to other investment alternatives.

Loss of our key management could adversely affect performance and the value of our common shares.
We are dependent on the efforts of our key management. Although we believe qualified replacements could be found for any departures of key executives, the loss of their services could adversely affect our performance and the value of our common shares.

Our performance and value are subject to general risks associated with the real estate industry.
Our economic performance and the value of our real estate assets, and, consequently, the value of our investments, are subject to the risk that if our properties do not generate revenues sufficient to meet our operating expenses, including debt service and

capital expenditures, our cash flow and ability to pay distributions to our shareholders will be adversely affected. As a real estate company, we are susceptible to the following real estate industry risks:
economic downturns in general, or in the areas where our properties are located;
adverse changes in local real estate market conditions, such as an oversupply or reduction in demand;
changes in tenant preferences that reduce the attractiveness of our properties to tenants;
zoning or regulatory restrictions;
decreases in market rental rates;
weather conditions that may increase or decrease energy costs and other weather-related expenses;
costs associated with the need to periodically repair, renovate and re-lease space; and
increases in the cost of adequate maintenance, insurance and other operating costs, including real estate taxes, associated with one or more properties, which may occur even when circumstances such as market factors and competition cause a reduction in revenues from one or more properties, although real estate taxes typically do not increase upon a reduction in such revenues.
Each of these risks could result in decreases in market rental rates and increases in vacancy rates, which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operation.
Many real estate costs are fixed, even if income from our properties decreases.
Our financial results depend primarily on leasing space in our properties to tenants on terms favorable to us. Costs associated with real estate investment, such as real estate taxes, insurance and maintenance costs, generally are not reduced even when a property is not fully occupied, rental rates decrease, or other circumstances cause a reduction in income from the property. As a result, cash flow from the operations of our properties may be reduced if a tenant does not pay its rent or we are unable to rent our properties on favorable terms. Under those circumstances, we might not be able to enforce our rights as landlord without delays and may incur substantial legal costs. Additionally, new properties that we may acquire or redevelop may not produce any significant revenue immediately, and the cash flow from existing operations may be insufficient to pay the operating expenses and debt service associated with such new properties until they are fully occupied.
Competition may limit our ability to purchase new properties and generate sufficient income from tenants.
Numerous commercial developers and real estate companies compete with us in seeking tenants for our existing properties and properties for acquisition. This competition may:
reduce properties available for acquisition;
increase the cost of properties available for acquisition;
reduce rents payable to us;
interfere with our ability to attract and retain tenants;
lead to increased vacancy rates at our properties; and
adversely affect our ability to minimize expenses of operation.
Retailers at our properties also face increasing competition from online retailers, outlet stores, discount shopping clubs and other forms of sales and marketing of goods, such as direct mail. This competition could contribute to lease defaults and insolvency of tenants. If we are unable to continue to attract appropriate retail tenants to our properties, or to purchase new properties in our geographic markets, it could materially affect our ability to generate net income, service our debt and make distributions to our shareholders.
We may be unable to sell properties when appropriate because real estate investments are illiquid.
Real estate investments generally cannot be sold quickly. In addition, there are some limitations under federal income tax laws applicable to real estate and to REITs in particular that may limit our ability to sell our assets. We may not be able to alter our portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions including being unable to sell a property at a return we believe is appropriate due to the economic environment. Our inability to respond quickly to adverse changes in the performance of our investments could have an adverse effect on our ability to meet our obligations and make distributions to our shareholders.

Our insurance coverage on our properties may be inadequate.
We currently carry comprehensive insurance on all of our properties, including insurance for liability, fire, flood, earthquake, environmental matters, rental loss and acts of terrorism. All of these policies contain coverage limitations. We believe these coverages are of the types and amounts customarily obtained for or by an owner of similar types of real property assets located in the areas where our properties are located. We intend to obtain similar insurance coverage on subsequently acquired properties.

The availability of insurance coverage may decrease and the prices for insurance may increase as a consequence of significant losses incurred by the insurance industry and other factors outside our control. As a result, we may be unable to renew or duplicate our current insurance coverage in adequate amounts or at reasonable prices. In addition, insurance companies may no longer offer coverage against certain types of losses, such as losses due to terrorist acts and toxic mold, or, if offered, the expense of obtaining these types of insurance may not be justified. We therefore may cease to have insurance coverage against certain types of losses and/or there may be decreases in the limits of insurance available. If an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of our insured limits occurs, we could lose all or a portion of the capital we have invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the property, but still remain obligated for any mortgage debt or other financial obligations related to the property. We cannot guarantee that material losses in excess of insurance proceeds will not occur in the future. If any of our properties were to experience a catastrophic loss, it could seriously disrupt our operations, delay revenue and result in large expenses to repair or rebuild the property. Also, due to inflation, changes in codes and ordinances, environmental considerations and other factors, it may not be feasible to use insurance proceeds to replace a building after it has been damaged or destroyed. Further, we may be unable to collect insurance proceeds if our insurers are unable to pay or contest a claim. Events such as these could adversely affect our results of operations and our ability to meet our obligations, including distributions to our shareholders.
We may have limited flexibility in dealing with our jointly owned investments.
Our organizational documents do not limit the amount of funds that we may invest in properties and assets owned jointly with other persons or entities. As of December 31, 2016,2017, we held nine16 predominantly retail real estate projects jointly with other persons in addition to properties owned in a “downREIT” structure. Additionally, we have entered into a joint venture agreementagreements related to the hotel component of Phase II of our Pike & Rose and Assembly Row development projects. We may make additional joint investments in the future. Our existing and future joint investments may subject us to special risks, including the possibility that our partners or co-investors might become bankrupt, that those partners or co-investors might have economic or other business interests or goals which are unlike or incompatible with our business interests or goals, that those partners or co-investors might be in a position to take action contrary to our suggestions or instructions, or in opposition to our policies or objectives, and that disputes may develop with our joint venture partners over decisions affecting the property or the joint venture, which may result in litigation or arbitration or some other form of dispute resolution. Although as of December 31, 2016,2017, we held the controlling interests in all of our existing co-investments (except the hotel investments discussed above)above and the investment in the La Alameda shopping center acquired in 2017), we generally must obtain the consent of the co-investor or meet defined criteria to sell or to finance these properties. Joint ownership gives a third party the opportunity to influence the return we can achieve on some of our investments and may adversely affect our ability to make distributions to our shareholders. We may also be liable for the actions of our co-investors.
Environmental laws and regulations could reduce the value or profitability of our properties.
All real property and the operations conducted on real property are subject to federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations relating to hazardous materials, environmental protection and human health and safety. Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, we and our tenants may be required to investigate and clean up certain hazardous or toxic substances released on or in properties we own or operate, and also may be required to pay other costs relating to hazardous or toxic substances. This liability may be imposed without regard to whether we or our tenants knew about the release of these types of substances or were responsible for their release. The presence of contamination or the failure to properly remediate contamination at any of our properties may adversely affect our ability to sell or lease those properties or to borrow funds by using those properties as collateral. The costs or liabilities could exceed the value of the affected real estate. We are not aware of any environmental condition with respect to any of our properties that management believes would have a material adverse effect on our business, assets or results of operations taken as a whole. The uses of any of our properties prior to our acquisition of the property and the building materials used at the property are among the property-specific factors that will affect how the environmental laws are applied to our properties. If we are subject to any material environmental liabilities, the liabilities could adversely affect our results of operations and our ability to meet our obligations.
We cannot predict what other environmental legislation or regulations will be enacted in the future, how existing or future laws or regulations will be administered or interpreted or what environmental conditions may be found to exist on the properties in the future. Compliance with existing and new laws and regulations may require us or our tenants to spend funds to remedy

environmental problems. Our tenants, like many of their competitors, have incurred, and will continue to incur, capital and operating expenditures and other costs associated with complying with these laws and regulations, which will adversely affect their potential profitability.
Generally, our tenants must comply with environmental laws and meet remediation requirements. Our leases typically impose obligations on our tenants to indemnify us from any compliance costs we may incur as a result of the environmental conditions on the property caused by the tenant. If a lease does not require compliance or if a tenant fails to or cannot comply, we could be

forced to pay these costs. If not addressed, environmental conditions could impair our ability to sell or re-lease the affected properties in the future or result in lower sales prices or rent payments.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 could require us to take remedial steps with respect to existing or newly acquired properties.
Our existing properties, as well as properties we may acquire, as commercial facilities, are required to comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Investigation of a property may reveal non-compliance with this Act. The requirements of this Act, or of other federal, state or local laws or regulations, also may change in the future and restrict further renovations of our properties with respect to access for disabled persons. Future compliance with this Act may require expensive changes to the properties.
The revenues generated by our tenants could be negatively affected by various federal, state and local laws to which they are subject.
We and our tenants are subject to a wide range of federal, state and local laws and regulations, such as local licensing requirements, consumer protection laws and state and local fire, life-safety and similar requirements that affect the use of the properties. The leases typically require that each tenant comply with all laws and regulations. Failure to comply could result in fines by governmental authorities, awards of damages to private litigants, or restrictions on the ability to conduct business on such properties. Non-compliance of this sort could reduce our revenues from a tenant, could require us to pay penalties or fines relating to any non-compliance, and could adversely affect our ability to sell or lease a property.
Failure to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes would cause us to be taxed as a corporation, which would substantially reduce funds available for payment of distributions.
We believe that we are organized and qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes and currently intend to operate in a manner that will allow us to continue to qualify as a REIT under the Code. However, we cannot assure you that we will remain qualified as such in the future.
Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Code provisions and applicable income tax regulations that have been issued under the Code. Certain facts and circumstances not entirely within our control may affect our ability to qualify as a REIT. For example, in order to qualify as a REIT, at least 95% of our gross income in any year must be derived from qualifying rents and certain other income. Satisfying this requirement could be difficult, for example, if defaults by tenants were to reduce the amount of income from qualifying rents. As a REIT, we must generally make annual distributions to shareholders of at least 90% of our taxable income. In addition, new legislation, new regulations, new administrative interpretations or new court decisions may significantly change the tax laws with respect to qualification as a REIT or the federal income tax consequences of such qualification. Any modification in the tax treatment of REITs could have a significant adverse impact to our net income.
If we fail to qualify as a REIT:
we would not be allowed a deduction for distributions to shareholders in computing taxable income;
we would be subject to federal income tax at regular corporate rates;
we could be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax;
unless we are entitled to relief under specific statutory provisions, we could not elect to be taxed as a REIT for four taxable years following the year during which we were disqualified;
we could be required to pay significant income taxes, which would substantially reduce the funds available for investment or for distribution to our shareholders for each year in which we failed or were not permitted to qualify; and
we would no longer be required by law to make any distributions to our shareholders.

We may be required to incur additional debt to qualify as a REIT.
As a REIT, we must generally make annual distributions to shareholders of at least 90% of our taxable income. We are subject to income tax on amounts of undistributed taxable income and net capital gain. In addition, we would be subject to a 4% excise tax if we fail to distribute sufficient income to meet a minimum distribution test based on our ordinary income, capital gain and aggregate undistributed income from prior years. We intend to make distributions to shareholders to comply with the Code’s distribution provisions and to avoid federal income and excise tax. We may need to borrow funds to meet our distribution requirements because:
our income may not be matched by our related expenses at the time the income is considered received for purposes of determining taxable income; and

non-deductible capital expenditures, creation of reserves, or debt service requirements may reduce available cash but not taxable income.
In these circumstances, we might have to borrow funds on terms we might otherwise find unfavorable and we may have to borrow funds even if our management believes the market conditions make borrowing financially unattractive. Current tax law also allows us to pay a portion of our distributions in shares instead of cash.
To maintain our status as a REIT, we limit the amount of shares any one shareholder can own.
The Code imposes certain limitations on the ownership of the stock of a REIT. For example, not more than 50% in value of our outstanding shares of capital stock may be owned, directly or indirectly, by five or fewer individuals (as defined in the Code) during the last half of any taxable year. To protect our REIT status, our declaration of trust prohibits any one shareholder from owning (actually or constructively) more than 9.8% in value of the outstanding common shares or of any class or series of outstanding preferred shares. The constructive ownership rules are complex. Shares of our capital stock owned, actually or constructively, by a group of related individuals and/or entities may be treated as constructively owned by one of those individuals or entities. As a result, the acquisition of less than 9.8% in value of the outstanding common shares and/or a class or series of preferred shares (or the acquisition of an interest in an entity that owns common shares or preferred shares) by an individual or entity could cause that individual or entity (or another) to own constructively more than 9.8% in value of the outstanding capital stock. If that happened, either the transfer of ownership would be void or the shares would be transferred to a charitable trust and then sold to someone who can own those shares without violating the 9.8% ownership limit.
The Board of Trustees may waive these restrictions on a case-by-case basis. In addition, the Board of Trustees and two-thirds of our shareholders eligible to vote at a shareholder meeting may remove these restrictions if they determine it is no longer in our best interests to attempt to qualify, or to continue to qualify, as a REIT. The 9.8% ownership restrictions may delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of our control that might involve a premium price for the common shares or otherwise be in the shareholders’ best interest.
U.S. federal tax reform legislation now and in the future could affect REITs, both positively and negatively, in ways that are difficult to anticipate.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “2017 Tax Act”), signed into law on December 22, 2017, represents sweeping tax reform legislation that makes significant changes to corporate and individual tax rates and the calculation of taxes.  While we currently do not expect the 2017 Tax Act will have a significant direct impact on us, it may impact us indirectly as our tenants and the jurisdictions in which we do business as well as the overall investment thesis for REITs may be impacted both positively and negatively in ways that are difficult to predict. Additionally, the overall impact of the 2017 Tax Act depends on future interpretations and regulations that may be issued by federal tax authorities, as well as changes in state and local taxation in response to the 2017 Tax Act, and it is possible that such future interpretations, regulations and other changes could adversely impact us.
We cannot assure you we will continue to pay dividends at historical rates.
Our ability to continue to pay dividends on our common shares at historical rates or to increase our common share dividend rate, and our ability to pay preferred share dividends and service our debt securities, will depend on a number of factors, including, among others, the following:
our financial condition and results of future operations;
the performance of lease terms by tenants;
the terms of our loan covenants; and
our ability to acquire, finance, develop or redevelop and lease additional properties at attractive rates.
If we do not maintain or increase the dividend on our common shares, it could have an adverse effect on the market price of our common shares and other securities. Any preferred shares we may offer in the future may have a fixed dividend rate that would

not increase with any increases in the dividend rate of our common shares. Conversely, payment of dividends on our common shares may be subject to payment in full of the dividends on any preferred shares and payment of interest on any debt securities we may offer.
Certain tax and 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. If this were to happen, it could delay, deter or prevent a change in control or the removal of existing management. These provisions also may delay or prevent the shareholders from receiving a premium for their common shares over then-prevailing market prices. These provisions include:
the REIT ownership limit described above;
authorization of the issuance of our preferred shares with powers, preferences or rights to be determined by the Board of Trustees;
special meetings of our shareholders may be called only by the chairman of the board, the chief executive officer, the president, by one-third of the trustees or by shareholders possessing no less than 25% of all the votes entitled to be cast at the meeting;
the Board of Trustees, without a shareholder vote, can classify or reclassify unissued shares of beneficial interest, including the reclassification of common shares into preferred shares and vice-versa;
a two-thirds shareholder vote is required to approve some amendments to the declaration of trust; and
advance-notice requirements for proposals to be presented at shareholder meetings.

In addition, if we elect to be governed by it in the future, the Maryland Control Share Acquisition Law could delay or prevent a change in control. Under Maryland law, unless a REIT elects not to be subject to this law, “control shares” acquired in a “control share acquisition” have no voting rights except to the extent approved by shareholders by a vote of two-thirds of the votes entitled to be cast on the matter, excluding shares owned by the acquirer and by officers or trustees who are employees of the REIT. “Control shares” are voting shares that would entitle the acquirer to exercise voting power in electing trustees within specified ranges of voting power. A “control share acquisition” means the acquisition of control shares, with some exceptions.
Our bylaws state that the Maryland control share acquisition law will not apply to any acquisition by any person of our common shares. This bylaw provision may be repealed, in whole or in part, at any time, whether before or after an acquisition of control shares, by a vote of a majority of the shareholders entitled to vote, and, upon such repeal, may, to the extent provided by any successor bylaw, apply to any prior or subsequent control share acquisition.
We may amend or revise our business policies without your approval.
Our Board of Trustees may amend or revise our operating policies without shareholder approval. Our investment, financing and borrowing policies and policies with respect to all other activities, such as growth, debt, capitalization and operations, are determined by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees may amend or revise these policies at any time and from time to time at its discretion. A change in these policies could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations, and the market price of our securities.
The current business plan adopted by our Board of Trustees focuses on our investment in high quality retail based properties that are typically neighborhood and community shopping centers or mixed-use properties, principally through redevelopments and acquisitions. If this business plan is not successful, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements that we make, including those in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except as may be required by law, we make no promise to update any of the forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should carefully review the above risks and the risk factors.
Natural disasters and severe weather conditions could have an adverse impact on our cash flow and operating results.
Changing weather patterns and climatic conditions, such as global warming, may have added to the unpredictability and frequency of natural disasters and severe weather conditions and created additional uncertainty as to future trends and exposures.  Our operations are located in areas that are subject to natural disasters and severe weather conditions such as hurricanes, earthquakes, droughts, snow storms, floods and fires.  The occurrence of natural disasters or severe weather conditions can delay new development projects, increase investment costs to repair or replace damaged properties, increase operation costs, increase future property insurance costs, and negatively impact the tenant demand for lease space.  If insurance

is unavailable to us or is unavailable on acceptable terms, or if our insurance is not adequate to cover business interruption or losses from these events, our earnings, liquidity or capital resources could be adversely affected.
We face risks relating to cybersecurity attacks that could cause loss of confidential information and other business disruptions.
We rely extensively on computer systems to process transactions and manage our business, and our business is at risk from and may be impacted by cybersecurity attacks. These could include attempts to gain unauthorized access to our data and computer systems. Attacks can be both individual and/or highly organized attempts organized by very sophisticated hacking organizations. We employ a number of measures to prevent, detect and mitigate these threats, which include password encryption, frequent password change events, firewall detection systems, anti-virus software in-place, frequent backups, a redundant data system for core applications and annual penetration testing; however, there is no guarantee such efforts will be successful in preventing a cyber attack. A cybersecurity attack could compromise the confidential information of our employees, tenants and vendors. A successful attack could disrupt and otherwise adversely affect our business operations.
Changes in accounting standards may adversely impact our financial results.
The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), in conjunction with the SEC, has several key projects on their agenda and recently issued standards that could impact how we currently account for our material transactions, including lease accounting and other convergence projects with the International Accounting Standards Board. At this time, we are unable to predict with certainty which, if any, proposals may be passed or what level of impact any such proposal could have on the presentation of our consolidated financial statements, our results of operations and our financial ratios required by our debt covenants.

ITEM 1B.    UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2.    PROPERTIES
General
As of December 31, 20162017, we owned or had a majority ownership interest in community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-used properties which are operated as 96104 predominantly retail real estate projects comprising approximately 22.624.2 million square feet. These properties are located primarily in densely populated and affluent communities in strategic metropolitan markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, California, and South Florida. No single property accounted for over 10% of our 20162017 total revenue. We believe that our properties are adequately covered by commercial general liability, fire, flood, earthquake, terrorism and business interruption insurance provided by reputable companies, with commercially reasonable exclusions, deductibles and limits.
Tenant Diversification
As of December 31, 20162017, we had approximately 2,9003,000 leases, with tenants ranging from sole proprietors to major national and international retailers. No one tenant or affiliated group of tenants accounted for more than 3.1%2.9% of our annualized base rent as of December 31, 20162017. As a result of our tenant diversification, we believe our exposure to any one bankruptcy filing in the retail sector has not been and will not be significant, however, multiple filings by a number of retailers could have a significant impact.

Geographic Diversification
Our 96104 real estate projects are located in 12 states and the District of Columbia. The following table shows the number of projects, the gross leasable area (“GLA”) of commercial space and the percentage of total portfolio gross leasable area of commercial space in each state as of December 31, 20162017.
 
State 
Number of
Projects
 
Gross Leasable
Area
 
Percentage
of Gross
Leasable
Area
 
Number of
Projects
 
Gross Leasable
Area
 
Percentage
of Gross
Leasable
Area
 (In square feet) (In square feet)
California 21
 5,442,000
 22.5%
Maryland 20
 4,394,000
 19.4% 21
 4,562,000
 18.8%
California 14
 4,137,000
 18.3%
Virginia 16
 3,735,000
 16.5% 16
 3,738,000
 15.4%
Pennsylvania(1) 10
 2,300,000
 10.2% 10
 2,316,000
 9.6%
Massachusetts 9
 2,052,000
 9.1% 9
 2,101,000
 8.7%
New Jersey 6
 1,721,000
 7.6% 6
 1,722,000
 7.1%
Florida 4
 1,355,000
 6.0% 4
 1,339,000
 5.5%
New York 6
 1,248,000
 5.5% 6
 1,248,000
 5.2%
Illinois 4
 753,000
 3.3% 4
 797,000
 3.3%
Connecticut 3
 397,000
 1.7% 3
 397,000
 1.6%
Michigan 1
 217,000
 1.0% 1
 217,000
 0.9%
District of Columbia 2
 168,000
 0.7% 2
 168,000
 0.7%
North Carolina 1
 153,000
 0.7% 1
 159,000
 0.7%
Total 96
 22,630,000
 100.0% 104
 24,206,000
 100.0%
 
(1)Additionally, we own two participating mortgages totaling approximately $29.9$30.4 million secured by multiple buildings in Manayunk, Pennsylvania.
Leases, Lease Terms and Lease Expirations
Our leases are classified as operating leases and typically are structured to require the monthly payment of minimum rents in advance, subject to periodic increases during the term of the lease, percentage rents based on the level of sales achieved by tenants, and reimbursement of a majority of on-site operating expenses and real estate taxes. These features in our leases generally reduce our exposure to higher costs and allow us to participate in improved tenant sales.

Commercial property leases generally range from three to ten years; however, certain leases, primarily with anchor tenants, may be longer. Many of our leases contain tenant options that enable the tenant to extend the term of the lease at expiration at pre-established rental rates that often include fixed rent increases, consumer price index adjustments or other market rate adjustments from the prior base rent. Leases on residential units are generally for a period of one year or less and, in 20162017, represented approximately 6.6%6.9% of total rental income.

The following table sets forth the schedule of lease expirations for our commercial leases in place as of December 31, 20162017 for each of the 10 years beginning with 20172018 and after 20262027 in the aggregate assuming that none of the tenants exercise future renewal options. Annualized base rents reflect in-place contractual rents as of December 31, 20162017.
 
Year of Lease Expiration 
Leased
Square
Footage
Expiring
 
Percentage of
Leased Square
Footage
Expiring
 
Annualized
Base Rent
Represented by
Expiring Leases
 Percentage of  Annualized Base Rent  Represented by Expiring Leases
2017 1,365,000
 7% $39,813,000
 7%
2018 2,789,000
 13% 69,380,000
 12%
2019 2,814,000
 13% 70,995,000
 12%
2020 2,209,000
 11% 58,764,000
 10%
2021 2,522,000
 12% 71,346,000
 13%
2022 2,476,000
 12% 58,671,000
 10%
2023 1,027,000
 5% 32,492,000
 6%
2024 1,111,000
 5% 33,493,000
 6%
2025 1,329,000
 6% 38,095,000
 7%
2026 843,000
 4% 28,029,000
 5%
Thereafter 2,566,000
 12% 65,336,000
 12%
Total 21,051,000
 100% $566,414,000
 100%
Lease Rollovers
Year of Lease Expiration 
Leased
Square
Footage
Expiring
 
Percentage of
Leased Square
Footage
Expiring
 
Annualized
Base Rent
Represented by
Expiring Leases
 Percentage of  Annualized Base Rent  Represented by Expiring Leases
2018 1,849,000
 8% $47,382,000
 8%
2019 3,042,000
 13% 73,854,000
 12%
2020 2,339,000
 10% 62,409,000
 10%
2021 2,601,000
 12% 76,900,000
 13%
2022 3,045,000
 13% 77,417,000
 13%
2023 1,958,000
 9% 54,840,000
 9%
2024 1,523,000
 7% 40,296,000
 7%
2025 1,346,000
 6% 39,245,000
 6%
2026 921,000
 4% 30,520,000
 5%
2027 1,183,000
 5% 44,532,000
 7%
Thereafter 2,861,000
 13% 62,388,000
 10%
Total 22,668,000
 100% $609,783,000
 100%
ForDuring 2017, we signed leases for a total of 1,793,000 square feet of retail space including 1,622,000 square feet of comparable space leases (leases for which there was a prior tenant) at an average rental increase of 13% on a cash basis and 26% on a straight-line basis. New leases for comparable spaces were signed for 773,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 19% on a cash basis and 32% on a straight-line basis. Renewals for comparable spaces were signed for 848,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 9% on a cash basis and 21% on a straight-line basis. Tenant improvements and incentives for comparable spaces were $36.00 per square foot, of which, $62.11 per square foot was for new leases and $12.18 per square foot was for renewals in 2017.
During 2016, we signed leases for a total of 1,688,000 square feet of retail space including 1,473,000 square feet of comparable space leases (leases for which there was a prior tenant) at an average rental increase of 13% on a cash basis and 26% on a straight-line basis. New leases for comparable spaces were signed for 543,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 24% on a cash basis and 40% on a straight-line basis. Renewals for comparable spaces were signed for 930,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 7% on a cash basis and 17% on a straight-line basis. Tenant improvements and incentives for comparable spaces were $31.00 per square foot, of which, $66.47 per square foot was for new leases and $10.28 per square foot for renewals in 2016.
For 2015, we signed leases for a total of 1,593,000 square feet of retail space including 1,405,000 square feet of comparable space leases (leases for which there was a prior tenant) at an average rental increase of 17% on a cash basis and 29% on a straight-line basis. New leases for comparable spaces were signed for 547,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 22% on a cash basis and 35% on a straight-line basis. Renewals for comparable spaces were signed for 859,000 square feet at an average rental increase of 14% on a cash basis and 24% on a straight-line basis. Tenant improvements and incentives for comparable spaces were $60.98 per square foot for new leases and $8.79 for renewal leases in 20152016.
The rental increases associated with comparable spaces generally include all leases signed in arms-length transactions reflecting market leverage between landlords and tenants during the period. The comparison between average rent for expiring leases and new leases is determined by including minimum rent and percentage rent paid on the expiring lease and minimum rent and in some instances, projections of first lease year percentage rent, to be paid on the new lease. In atypical circumstances, management may exercise judgment as to how to most effectively reflect the comparability of spaces reported in this calculation. The change in rental income on comparable space leases is impacted by numerous factors including current market rates, location, individual tenant creditworthiness, use of space, market conditions when the expiring lease was signed, capital investment made in the space and the specific lease structure.
The leases signed in 20162017 generally become effective over the following two years though some may not become effective until 20192020 and beyond. Further, there is risk that some new tenants will not ultimately take possession of their space and that tenants for both new and renewal leases may not pay all of their contractual rent due to operating, financing or other matters. However, these increases do provide information about the tenant/landlord relationship and the potential increase we may achieve in rental income over time.

Historically, we have executed comparable space leases for 1.2 to 1.51.6 million square feet of retail space each year and expect the volume for 20172018 will be in line with our historical averages with overall positive increases in rental income. However, changes in rental income associated with individual signed leases on comparable spaces may be positive or negative, and we can provide no assurance that the rents on new leases will continue to increase at the above disclosed levels, if at all.


Retail and Residential Properties
The following table sets forth information concerning all real estate projects in which we owned an equity interest, had a leasehold interest, or otherwise controlled and are consolidated as of December 31, 20162017. Except as otherwise noted, we are the sole owner of our retail real estate projects. Principal tenants are the largest tenants in the project based on square feet leased or are tenants important to a project’s success due to their ability to attract retail customers.

Property, City, State, Zip Code Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s) Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s)
California                        
150 Post Street
San Francisco, CA 94108
 1908, 1965 1997 105,000 $44.41 81% Shreve & Co.
Azalea
South Gate, CA 90280(5)(8)
 2014 2017 222,000 $27.43 100% Marshalls
Ross Dress for Less
Ulta
CVS
Bell Gardens
Bell Gardens, CA 90201(4)(5)(8)
 1990, 2003, 2006 2017 330,000 $20.37 100% Food4Less
Marshalls
Ross Dress for Less
Petco
Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91103(4)
 1905-1988 1996/1998 69,000 $44.18 100% Pottery Barn
Banana Republic
 1905-1988 1996/1998 69,000 $45.04 100% Pottery Barn
Banana Republic
Crow Canyon Commons
San Ramon, CA 94583
 1980, 1998,
2006
 2005/2007 241,000 $27.37 91% Sprouts
Rite Aid
Orchard Supply Hardware
 1980, 1998,
2006
 2005/2007 241,000 $28.16 94% Sprouts
Orchard Supply Hardware
Rite Aid
Total Wine & More
East Bay Bridge
Emeryville & Oakland, CA 94608
 1994-2001,
2011, 2012
 2012 439,000 $18.17 100% Home Depot
Michaels
Pak-N-Save
Target
Nordstrom Rack
Ashley Furniture
Ulta
 1994-2001,
2011, 2012
 2012 439,000 $18.42 100% Pak-N-Save
Home Depot
Target
Nordstrom Rack
Escondido Promenade
Escondido, CA 92029(5)
 1987 1996/2010 298,000 $24.59 98% TJ Maxx
Toys R Us
Dick's Sporting Goods
Ross Dress For Less
 1987 1996/2010 299,000 $25.29 99% TJ Maxx
Dick's Sporting Goods
Ross Dress For Less Toys R Us
Fourth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710(5)
 1948, 1975 2017 71,000 $28.14 55% CB2
Ingram Book Group
Hastings Ranch Plaza
Pasadena, CA 91107(4)
 1958, 1984, 2006, 2007 2017 273,000 $7.21 98% Marshalls
HomeGoods
CVS
Sears
Hermosa Avenue
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
 1922 1997 23,000 $42.27 100%  1922 1997 23,000 $49.18 81% 
Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
 1929, 1991 1999 180,000 $33.98 91% Marshalls
La La Land
DSW
L.A. Fitness
 1929, 1991 1999 180,000 $30.01 91% Marshalls
DSW
L.A. Fitness
La La Land
Kings Court
Los Gatos, CA 95032(4)(6)
 1960 1998 79,000 $32.03 100% Lunardi's Supermarket
CVS
 1960 1998 80,000 $32.55 100% Lunardi's Supermarket
CVS
La Alameda
Walnut Park, CA 90255(4)(7)(8)
 2008 2017 245,000 $24.96 94% Marshalls
Ross Dress For Less
CVS
Petco
Old Town Center
Los Gatos, CA 95030
 1962, 1998 1997 98,000 $41.51 99% Gap
Banana Republic
Anthropologie
 1962, 1998 1997 98,000 $41.40 99% Anthropologie
Banana Republic
GAP
Olivo at Mission Hills
Mission Hills, CA 91345(5)
 2017 2017 105,000 $30.05 100% Target
24 Hour Fitness
Fallas Stores
Plaza Del Sol
South El Monte, CA 91733(5)(8)
 2009 2017 48,000 $23.01 100% Marshalls
Plaza El Segundo / The Point
El Segundo, CA 90245(5)(8)
 2006-2007, 2016 2011/2013 494,000 $43.26 96% H&M
Anthropologie
Best Buy
HomeGoods
Whole Foods
Dick's Sporting Goods
Container Store
 2006-2007, 2016 2011/2013 495,000 $44.71 95% Whole Foods
Anthropologie
Home Goods
Dick's Sporting Goods
Multiple Restaurants
San Antonio Center
Mountain View, CA 94040(4)(5)(6)
 1958,
1964-1965,
1974-1975,
1995-1997
 2015 376,000 $13.36 95% Kohl's
Walmart
Trader Joe's
24 Hour Fitness
Jo-Ann Stores
Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128(4)
 2002, 2009, 2016 1997 888,000 49.81 99% H&M
Crate & Barrel
Container Store
Best Buy
CineArts Theatre
Hotel Valencia
Splunk, Inc.
Santana Row Residential
San Jose, CA 95128
 2003-2006,
2011, 2014
 1997/2012  662 units  N/A 95% 
Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
 1888-2000 1996-2000 209,000 $76.01 94% Abercrombie & Fitch
J. Crew
Old Navy
Banana Republic
Westgate Center
San Jose, CA 95129
 1960-1966 2004 638,000 $17.96 96% Nike Factory
Target
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Burlington Coat Factory
Ross Dress For Less
Michaels
Nordstrom Rack
J. Crew
Gap Factory Store
Plaza Pacoima
Pacoima, CA 91331(5)
 2010 2017 204,000 $14.33 99% Costco
Best Buy
San Antonio Center
Mountain View, CA 94040(4)(6)
 1958,
1964-1965,
1974-1975,
1995-1997
 2015 376,000 $13.74 97% Trader Joe's
Wal-mart
Kohl's
24 Hour Fitness

Property, City, State, Zip Code Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s) Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s)
Santana Row
San Jose, CA 95128(4)
 2002, 2009, 2016 1997 885,000 $52.42 98% Crate & Barrel H&M Container Store
Multiple Restaurants
Santana Row Residential
San Jose, CA 95128
 2003-2006,
2011, 2014
 1997/2012  662 units  N/A 97% 
Sylmar Towne Center
Sylmar, CA 91342(5)(8)
 1973 2017 148,000 $14.56 91% Food4Less
CVS
Third Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
 1888-2000 1996-2000 209,000 $79.66 98% Banana Republic
Old Navy
J. Crew
Abercrombie & Fitch
Westgate Center
San Jose, CA 95129
 1960-1966 2004 647,000 $17.78 99% Walmart Neighborhood Market
Target
Nordstrom Rack
Nike Factory
Burlington
Connecticut  
Bristol Plaza
Bristol, CT 06010
 1959 1995 266,000 $13.36 94% Stop & Shop
TJ Maxx
 1959 1995 266,000 $13.97 97% Stop & Shop
TJ Maxx
Darien
Darien, CT 06820
 1920-2009 2013 95,000 $28.42 97% Stop & Shop
Equinox
 1920-2009 2013 95,000 $28.47 96% Stop & Shop
Equinox
Greenwich Avenue
Greenwich Avenue, CT 06830
 1968 1995 36,000 $70.15 100% Saks Fifth Avenue 1968 1995 36,000 $70.15 100% Saks Fifth Avenue
District of Columbia  
Friendship Center
Washington, DC 20015
 1998 2001 119,000 $29.01 100% Marshalls
DSW
Maggiano's
Nordstrom Rack
 1998 2001 119,000 $29.71 100% Marshalls
Nordstrom Rack
DSW
Maggiano's
Sam's Park & Shop
Washington, DC 20008
 1930 1995 49,000 $45.16 86% Petco 1930 1995 49,000 $45.02 88% Petco
Florida  
CocoWalk
Coconut Grove, FL 33133(5)(11)
 1990/1994,
1922-1973
 2015/2016 222,000 $36.24 78% Cinepolis Theaters
Gap
Youfit Health Club
 1990/1994,
1922-1973
 2015-2017 194,000 $32.78 74% Gap
Cinepolis Theaters
Youfit Health Club
Del Mar Village
Boca Raton, FL 33433
 1982, 1994
& 2007
 2008/2014 196,000 $16.11 91% Winn Dixie
CVS
 1982, 1994
& 2007
 2008/2014 196,000 $16.43 91% Winn Dixie
CVS
The Shops at Sunset Place
South Miami, FL 33143(5)(8)
 1999 2015 523,000 $21.43 84% AMC Theaters
L.A. Fitness
Barnes & Noble
GameTime
Restoration Hardware Outlet
 1999 2015 523,000 $20.17 77% AMC
L.A. Fitness
Barnes & Noble
Restoration Hardware Outlet
Tower Shops
Davie, FL 33324
 1989 2011/2014 414,000 $21.80 99% Ulta
Best Buy
DSW
Old Navy
Ross Dress for Less
TJ Maxx
Trader Joe's
 1989, 2017 2011/2014 426,000 $23.45 98% Trader Joe's
TJ Maxx
Ross Dress for Less
Best Buy
DSW
Illinois  
Crossroads
Highland Park, IL 60035
 1959 1993 168,000 $22.14 88% Binny's
Guitar Center
L.A. Fitness
 1959 1993 168,000 $23.12 99% L.A. Fitness
Binny's
Guitar Center
Finley Square
Downers Grove, IL 60515
 1974 1995 316,000 $12.67 99% Bed, Bath & Beyond
Petsmart
Buy Buy Baby
Michaels
 1974 1995 278,000 $15.70 87% Bed, Bath & Beyond
Buy Buy Baby
Petsmart Portillo's
Garden Market
Western Springs, IL 60558
 1958 1994 140,000 $12.85 98% Mariano's Fresh Market
Walgreens
 1958 1994 140,000 $13.26 100% Mariano's Fresh Market
Walgreens
North Lake Commons
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
 1989 1994 129,000 $11.55 85% Jewel Osco
Riverpoint Center
Chicago, IL 60614
 1989, 2012 2017 211,000 $22.38 96% Jewel Osco
Marshalls
Old Navy
Maryland  
Bethesda Row
Bethesda, MD 20814(4)
 1945-1991
2001, 2008
 1993-2006/
2008/2010
 534,000 $49.20 95% Apple Computer
Barnes & Noble
Equinox
Giant Food
Landmark Theather
 1945-1991
2001, 2008
 1993-2006/
2008/2010
 534,000 $51.05 96% Giant Food
Apple
Equinox
Multiple Restaurants
Bethesda Row Residential
Bethesda, MD 20814
 2008 1993  180 units  N/A 97%  2008 1993  180 units  N/A 97% 
Congressional Plaza
Rockville, MD 20852(5)
 1965 1965 325,000 $40.09 97% Buy Buy Baby
Last Call Studio by Neiman Marcus
Container Store
The Fresh Market
Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th
Ulta
Congressional Plaza Residential
Rockville, MD 20852(5)
 2003, 2016 1965  194 units  N/A 97% 
Courthouse Center
Rockville, MD 20852
 1975 1997 35,000 $23.31 66% 
Federal Plaza
Rockville, MD 20852
 1970 1989 248,000 $35.30 99% Micro Center
Ross Dress For Less
TJ Maxx
Trader Joe's

Property, City, State, Zip Code Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s) Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s)
Free State Shopping Center
Bowie, MD 20715(12)
 1970 2007 265,000 $18.51 90% Giant Food
TJ Maxx
Ross Dress For Less
Office Depot
Congressional Plaza
Rockville, MD 20852(5)
 1965 1965 325,000 $41.07 98% The Fresh Market
Buy Buy Baby
Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th
Container Store
Last Call Studio by Neiman Marcus
Congressional Plaza Residential
Rockville, MD 20852(5)
 2003, 2016 1965  194 units  N/A 99% 
Courthouse Center
Rockville, MD 20852
 1975 1997 36,000 $23.08 66% 
Federal Plaza
Rockville, MD 20852
 1970 1989 249,000 $36.50 99% Trader Joe's
TJ Maxx
Micro Center
Ross Dress for Less
Free State Shopping Center
Bowie, MD 20715
 1970 2007 264,000 $17.57 92% Giant Food
TJ Maxx
Ross Dress For Less
Office Depot
Gaithersburg Square
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
 1966 1993 207,000 $27.51 94% Bed, Bath & Beyond
Ross Dress For Less
Ashley Furniture
HomeStore
 1966 1993 207,000 $27.98 96% Bed, Bath & Beyond
Ross Dress For Less
Ashley Furniture HomeStore
Governor Plaza
Glen Burnie, MD 21961
 1963 1985 243,000 $19.56 100% Aldi
Dick's Sporting Goods
 1963 1985 242,000 $19.44 98% Aldi
Dick's Sporting Goods
A.C. Moore
Laurel
Laurel, MD 20707
 1956 1986 389,000 $21.71 86% L.A. Fitness
Giant Food
Marshalls
 1956 1986 389,000 $22.54 87% Giant Food
Marshalls
L.A. Fitness
Montrose Crossing
Rockville, MD 20852(5)(8)
 1960-1979,
1996, 2011
 2011/2013 364,000 $25.74 92% A.C. Moore
Giant Food
Barnes & Noble
Marshalls
Value City Furniture
 1960-1979,
1996, 2011
 2011/2013 364,000 $30.33 94% Giant Food
Marshalls
Old Navy
Barnes & Noble
Bob's Discount Furniture
Perring Plaza
Baltimore, MD 21134
 1963 1985 395,000 $14.44 100% Micro Center
Burlington Coat Factory
Home Depot
Shoppers Food Warehouse
Jo-Ann Stores
 1963 1985 396,000 $14.63 100% Shoppers Food Warehouse
Home Depot
Micro Center
Burlington
Pike & Rose
North Bethesda, MD 20852(10)
 1963, 2014 1982/2007/
2012
 251,000 $43.63 100% iPic Theater
Gap/Gap Kids
Sport & Health
Nike
Bank of America
 1963, 2014 1982/2007/
2012
 402,000 $36.81 98% iPic Theater
Porsche
H&M
REI
Pinstripes Multiple Restaurants
Pike & Rose Residential
North Bethesda, MD 20852(10)
 2014, 2016 1982/2007  493 units  N/A 96%  2014, 2016 1982/2007  690 units  N/A 93% 
Plaza Del Mercado
Silver Spring, MD 20906(12)
 1969 2004 105,000 $30.91 91% CVS
Aldi
Plaza Del Mercado
Silver Spring, MD 20906
 1969 2004 117,000 $30.30 93% Aldi
CVS
L.A. Fitness
Quince Orchard
Gaithersburg, MD 20877(4)
 1975 1993 267,000 $23.37 95% Aldi
HomeGoods
L.A. Fitness
Staples
 1975 1993 267,000 $23.21 96% Aldi
HomeGoods
L.A. Fitness
Staples
Rockville Town Square
Rockville, MD 20852(4)(7)
 2006-2007 2006/2007 187,000 $27.46 92% CVS
Gold's Gym
Rollingwood Apartments
Silver Spring, MD 20910
9 three-story buildings(8)
 1960 1971  282 units  N/A 97% 
Rockville Town Square
Rockville, MD 20852(4)
 2006-2007 2006/2007 187,000 $27.93 94% Dawson's Market
CVS
Gold's Gym
Multiple Restaurants
Rollingwood Apartments
Silver Spring, MD 20910(8)
 1960 1971  282 units  N/A 96% 
THE AVENUE at White Marsh
Baltimore, MD 21236(6)(8)
 1997 2007 311,000 $24.27 99% AMC Loews
Old Navy
Barnes & Noble
A.C. Moore
Ulta
 1997 2007 315,000 $23.87 100% AMC
Ulta
Old Navy
Barnes & Noble
The Shoppes at Nottingham Square
Baltimore, MD 21236
 2005-2006 2007 32,000 $49.25 96%  2005-2006 2007 32,000 $50.29 100% 
Towson Residential (Flats @703)
Baltimore, MD 21236
 2017 2007 4,000 $71.41 100%  
  105 units  N/A 55% 
White Marsh Other
Baltimore, MD 21236
 1985 2007 73,000 $31.49 97%  1985 2007 69,000 $30.32 97% 
White Marsh Plaza
Baltimore, MD 21236
 1987 2007 80,000 $22.06 96% Giant Food 1987 2007 80,000 $22.31 98% Giant Food
Wildwood
Bethesda, MD 20814
 1958 1969 83,000 $97.30 98% CVS
Balducci's
 1958 1969 83,000 $99.04 98% Balducci's
CVS
Massachusetts 
Assembly Row/
Assembly Square Marketplace
Somerville, MA 02145(10)
 2005, 2014 2005-2011/
2013
 761,000 $23.45 94% AMC Theaters
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th
Nike Factory
J. Crew
Legal on the Mystic
Bed, Bath & Beyond
TJ Maxx
Atlantic Plaza
North Reading, MA 01864(12)
 1960 2004 123,000 $16.25 92% Stop & Shop
Campus Plaza
Bridgewater, MA 02324(12)
 1970 2004 116,000 $15.26 98% Roche Brothers
Burlington Coat Factory

Property, City, State, Zip Code Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s) Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s)
 
Massachusetts 
Assembly Row/
Assembly Square Marketplace
Somerville, MA 02145(10)
 2005, 2014 2005-2011/
2013
 810,000 $24.97 99% Trader Joe's
TJ Maxx
AMC
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Multiple Restaurants & Outlets
Assembly Row Residential
Somerville, MA 02145(10)
 2017 2005-2011  141 units  N/A 94% 
Atlantic Plaza
North Reading, MA 01864
 1960 2004 123,000 $16.43 96% Stop & Shop
Campus Plaza
Bridgewater, MA 02324
 1970 2004 116,000 $16.13 98% Roche Bros.
Burlington
Chelsea Commons
Chelsea, MA 02150(8)
 1962-1969,
2008
 2006-2008 222,000 $12.01 100% Sav-A-Lot
Home Depot
Planet Fitness
 1962-1969,
2008
 2006-2008 222,000 $12.32 99% Home Depot
Planet Fitness
Chelsea Commons Residential
Chelsea, MA 02150
 2013 2008  56 units  N/A 96%  2013 2008  56 units  N/A 91% 
Dedham Plaza
Dedham, MA 02026
 1959 1993/2016 241,000 $16.50 94% Star Market 1959 1993/2016 241,000 $16.75 96% Star Market
Planet Fitness
Linden Square
Wellesley, MA 02481
 1960, 2008 2006 223,000 $47.15 95% Roche Brothers
Supermarket
CVS
 1960, 2008 2006 223,000 $48.82 96% Roche Bros.
CVS
North Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
 2004 2006 48,000 $15.31 100% Stop & Shop 2004 2006 48,000 $15.31 100% Stop & Shop
Queen Anne Plaza
Norwell, MA 02061
 1967 1994 149,000 $17.72 100% HomeGoods
TJ Maxx
Big Y Foods
 1967 1994 149,000 $17.77 100% Big Y Foods
TJ Maxx
HomeGoods
Saugus Plaza
Saugus, MA 01906
 1976 1996 169,000 $12.22 100% Super Stop & Shop
Kmart
 1976 1996 169,000 $12.24 100% Super Stop & Shop
Kmart
Michigan  
Gratiot Plaza
Roseville, MI 48066
 1964 1973 217,000 $12.04 100% Bed, Bath & Beyond
Best Buy
Kroger
DSW
 1964 1973 217,000 $12.15 100% Kroger
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Best Buy
DSW
New Jersey  
Brick Plaza
Brick Township, NJ 08723(4)
 1958 1989 422,000 $20.13 68% Barnes & Noble
AMC Lowes
Ulta
 1958 1989 422,000 $21.40 77% AMC
Barnes & Noble
Ulta DSW
Brook 35
Sea Grit, NJ 08750(5)(6)(8)
 1986, 2004 2014 98,000 $35.25 100% Ann Taylor
Banana Republic
Coach
Williams-Sonoma
 1986, 2004 2014 98,000 $36.09 99% Banana Republic
Gap
Coach
Williams-Sonoma
Ellisburg
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
 1959 1992 268,000 $15.81 97% Whole Foods
Buy Buy Baby
Stein Mart
 1959 1992 268,000 $16.35 93% Whole Foods
Buy Buy Baby
Stein Mart
Mercer Mall
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648(4)(7)
 1975 2003 530,000 $24.25 98% Raymour & Flanigan
Bed, Bath & Beyond
DSW
TJ Maxx
Shop Rite
Nordstrom Rack
REI
Mercer Mall
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648(4)
 1975 2003/2017 530,000 $24.71 98% Shop Rite
TJ Maxx
Nordstrom Rack
Bed, Bath & Beyond
REI
The Grove at Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702(5)(6)(8)
 1988, 1993
& 2007
 2014 192,000 $44.77 100% Lululemon
Brooks Brothers
Anthropologie
Pottery Barn
J. Crew
Banana Republic
Williams-Sonoma
 1988, 1993
& 2007
 2014 193,000 $46.49 98% Lululemon
Anthropologie
Pottery Barn
Williams-Sonoma
Troy
Parsippany-Troy, NJ 07054
 1966 1980 211,000 $28.57 67% L.A. Fitness 1966 1980 211,000 $22.45 99% L.A. Fitness Michaels
New York  
Fresh Meadows
Queens, NY 11365
 1949 1997 404,000 $31.81 99% Island of Gold
Modell's
AMC Loews
Kohl's
Michaels
 1949 1997 404,000 $32.35 99% Island of Gold
AMC
Kohl's
Michaels
Greenlawn Plaza
Greenlawn, NY 11743 (12)
 1975, 2004 2006 106,000 $17.63 94% Greenlawn Farms
Tuesday Morning
Greenlawn Plaza
Greenlawn, NY 11743
 1975, 2004 2006 106,000 $18.07 96% Greenlawn Farms
Tuesday Morning
Hauppauge
Hauppauge, NY 11788
 1963 1998 134,000 $28.80 100% Shop Rite
A.C. Moore
 1963 1998 134,000 $28.72 100% Shop Rite
A.C. Moore
Huntington
Huntington, NY 11746
 1962 1988/2007/ 2015 279,000 $25.74 99% Nordstrom Rack
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Buy Buy Baby
Michaels
Ulta
Huntington Square
East Northport, NY 11731(4)
 1980, 2007 2010 74,000 $27.69 93% Barnes & Noble
Melville Mall
Huntington, NY 11747(4)
 1974 2006 251,000 $26.58 95% Dick's Sporting Goods
Marshalls
Macy's Backstage
Field & Stream

Property, City, State, Zip Code Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s) Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s)
Huntington
Huntington, NY 11746
 1962 1988/2007/ 2015 279,000 $25.36 99% Nordstrom Rack
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Buy Buy Baby
Michaels
Huntington Square
East Northport, NY 11731(4)
 1980, 2007 2010 74,000 $27.96 85% Barnes & Noble
Melville Mall
Huntington, NY 11747(4)
 1974 2006 251,000 $26.14 95% Uncle Giuseppe's Marketplace
Marshalls
Dick's Sporting Goods
Field & Stream
Macy's Backstage
North Carolina  
Eastgate Crossing
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
 1963 1986 153,000 $24.25 94% Stein Mart
Trader Joe's
Ulta
 1963 1986 159,000 $26.94 95% Trader Joe's
Ulta
Stein Mart
Petco
Pennsylvania  
Andorra
Philadelphia, PA 19128
 1953 1988 265,000 $15.55 93% Acme Markets
Kohl's
Staples
L.A. Fitness
 1953 1988 264,000 $14.82 89% Acme Markets
Kohl's
L.A. Fitness
Staples
Bala Cynwyd
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
 1955 1993 295,000 $24.47 100% Acme Markets
Lord & Taylor
Michaels
L.A. Fitness
 1955 1993 294,000 $24.84 100% Acme Markets
Lord & Taylor
Michaels
L.A. Fitness
Flourtown
Flourtown, PA 19031
 1957 1980 156,000 $21.57 98% Giant Food
Movie Tavern
 1957 1980 156,000 $22.05 99% Giant Food
Movie Tavern
Lancaster
Lancaster, PA 17601(4)(7)
 1958 1980 127,000 $17.82 98% Giant Food
Michaels
Lancaster
Lancaster, PA 17601(4)
 1958 1980 127,000 $18.41 98% Giant Food
Michaels
Langhorne Square
Levittown, PA 19056
 1966 1985 219,000 $16.79 98% Marshalls
Redner's Warehouse Market
 1966 1985 227,000 $16.90 98% Redner's Warehouse Mkts.
Marshalls
Planet Fitness
Lawrence Park
Broomall, PA 19008
 1972 1980 364,000 $20.58 96% Acme Markets
TJ Maxx
HomeGoods
Brightwood Career Institute
 1972 1980 374,000 $20.85 97% Acme Markets
TJ Maxx
HomeGoods
Barnes & Noble
Northeast
Philadelphia, PA 19114
 1959 1983 288,000 $12.57 87% Burlington Coat Factory
Home Gallery
Marshalls
 1959 1983 288,000 $13.68 85% Marshalls
Burlington
Ulta
A.C. Moore
Town Center of New Britain
New Britain, PA 18901
 1969 2006 124,000 $9.86 89% Giant Food
Rite Aid
 1969 2006 124,000 $10.07 90% Giant Food
Rite Aid
Dollar Tree
Willow Grove
Willow Grove, PA 19090
 1953 1984 211,000 $19.09 96% Home Goods
Marshalls
Barnes & Noble
 1953 1984 211,000 $19.28 96% Marshalls
HomeGoods
Barnes & Noble
Wynnewood
Wynnewood, PA 19096
 1948 1996 251,000 $27.48 100% DSW
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Giant Food
Old Navy
 1948 1996 251,000 $27.83 100% Giant Food
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Old Navy
DSW
Virginia  
29th Place
Charlottesville, VA 22091(8)
 1975-2001 2007 169,000 $17.80 97% HomeGoods
DSW
Stein Mart
Staples
 1975-2001 2007 169,000 $18.25 97% HomeGoods
DSW
Stein Mart
Staples
Barcoft Plaza
Falls Church, VA 22041(12)
 1963, 1972, 1990, & 2000 2006/2007/ 2016 115,000 $24.52 90% Harris Teeter
Bank of America
Barcoft Plaza
Falls Church, VA 22041
 1963, 1972, 1990, & 2000 2006/2007/ 2016 115,000 $24.18 90% Harris Teeter
Barracks Road
Charlottesville, VA 22905
 1958 1985 498,000 $26.36 98% Anthropologie
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Harris Teeter
Kroger
Barnes & Noble
Old Navy
Michaels
Ulta
Nike
 1958 1985 498,000 $27.37 98% Harris Teeter
Kroger
Anthropologie
Nike
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Old Navy
Falls Plaza
Falls Church, VA 22046
 1960-1962 1967/1972 144,000 $34.88 97% Giant Food
CVS
Staples
 1960-1962 1967/1972 144,000 $35.09 94% Giant Food
CVS
Staples
Graham Park Plaza
Fairfax, VA 22042
 1971 1983 260,000 $27.24 91% Stein Mart
Giant Food
L.A. Fitness
 1971 1983 260,000 $26.40 89% Giant Food
CVS
Stein Mart
Idylwood Plaza
Falls Church, VA 22030
 1991 1994 73,000 $46.61 98% Whole Foods
Leesburg Plaza
Leesburg, VA 20176
 1967 1998 236,000 $23.09 92% Giant Food
Pier 1 Imports
Office Depot
Petsmart

Property, City, State, Zip Code Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s) Year Completed Year Acquired Square Feet(1) /Apartment Units Average Rent Per Square Foot(2) Percentage Leased(3) Principal Tenant(s)
Idylwood Plaza
Falls Church, VA 22030
 1991 1994 73,000 $47.24 95% Whole Foods
Leesburg Plaza
Leesburg, VA 20176
 1967 1998 236,000 $22.80 93% Giant Food
Petsmart
Gold's Gym
Office Depot
Mount Vernon/South Valley/
7770 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306(4)(6)
 1966,
1972,1987
& 2001
 2003/2006 569,000 $17.76 97% Shoppers Food Warehouse
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Michaels
Home Depot
TJ Maxx
Gold's Gym
Staples
DSW
 1966,
1972,1987
& 2001
 2003/2006 570,000 $17.91 95% Shoppers Food Warehouse
TJ Maxx
Home Depot
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Results Fitness
Old Keene Mill
Springfield, VA 22152
 1968 1976 92,000 $38.98 100% Whole Foods
Walgreens
 1968 1976 92,000 $39.08 97% Whole Foods
Walgreens
Planet Fitness
Pan Am
Fairfax, VA 22031
 1979 1993 227,000 $24.87 98% Michaels
Micro Center
Safeway
 1979 1993 227,000 $25.37 100% Safeway
Micro Center
CVS
Michaels
Pentagon Row
Arlington, VA 22202
 2001-2002 1998/2010 299,000 $39.25 83% Harris Teeter
Bed, Bath & Beyond
DSW
TJ Maxx
 2001-2002 1998/2010 299,000 $36.25 87% Harris Teeter
TJ Maxx
Bed, Bath & Beyond
DSW
Pike 7 Plaza
Vienna, VA 22180
 1968 1997/2015 164,000 $45.06 100% DSW
Staples
TJ Maxx
 1968 1997/2015 164,000 $46.10 100% TJ Maxx
DSW
Crunch Fitness Staples
Tower Shopping Center
Springfield, VA 22150
 1960 1998 112,000 $24.87 88% Talbots
L.A. Mart
Total Wine & More
 1960 1998 112,000 $25.73 88% L.A. Mart
Talbots
Total Wine & More
Tyson's Station
Falls Church, VA 22043
 1954 1978 49,000 $44.63 95% Trader Joe's 1954 1978 50,000 $46.32 87% Trader Joe's
Village at Shirlington
Arlington, VA 22206(4)(7)
 1940,
2006-2009
 1995 266,000 $37.59 89% AMC Loews
Carlyle Grand Café
Harris Teeter
Village at Shirlington
Arlington, VA 22206(4)
 1940,
2006-2009
 1995 266,000 $38.57 90% Harris Teeter
AMC
Carlyle Grand Café
Willow Lawn
Richmond, VA 23230
 1957 1983 462,000 $18.64 92% Kroger
Old Navy
Ross Dress For Less
Staples
DSW
 1957 1983 463,000 $19.61 99% Kroger
Old Navy
Ross Dress For Less
Gold's Gym
DSW
Total All Regions—Retail(9) 22,630,000 $26.91 94%  24,206,000 $26.90 95% 
Total All Regions—Residential 1,867 units 96%  2,310 units 94% 
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(1)Represents the GLA of the commercial portion of the property. Some of our properties include office space which is included in this square footage.
(2)Average base rent is calculated as the aggregate, annualized in-place contractual (defined as cash basis excluding rent abatements) minimum rent for all occupied spaces divided by the aggregate GLA of all occupied spaces.
(3)Percentage leased is expressed as a percentage of rentable commercial square feet occupied or subject to a lease. Residential percentage leased is expressed as a percentage of units occupied or subject to a lease.
(4)All or a portion of this property is owned pursuant to a ground lease.
(5)We own the controlling interest in this center.
(6)We own all or a portion of this property in a “downREIT” partnership, of which a wholly owned subsidiary of the Trust is the sole general partner, with third party partners holding operating partnership units.
(7)All orWe own a portion ofnoncontrolling interest in this property is subject to a capital lease obligation.property.
(8)All or a portion of this property is encumbered by a mortgage loan.
(9)Aggregate information is calculated on a GLA weighted-average basis.basis, excluding our La Alameda property, which is unconsolidated.
(10)Portion of property is currently under development. See further discussion in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(11)This property includes partial interests in eightfive buildings in addition to our initial acquisition. See further discussion in Note 3 to the Financial Statements.
(12)On January 13, 2016, we acquired the 70% controlling interest in these properties and now own the properties 100%. The year acquired reflects the year we first acquired an equity interest in the property.
ITEM 3.    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In November 2016, we were included as a defendant in a class action lawsuit, in the circuit court for Montgomery County, Maryland, related to predatory towing by a third party company we had retained to provide towing services at several of our properties in Montgomery County, Maryland. We, were not named as a defendant in the litigation prior to the certificationindividually and collectively with other members of the defendant class. In December 2015, the towing company defendant reached a settlement with the plaintiff class that resulted in a $22 million judgment being entered against them. After the judgment was entered, the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland certified amore than 500 property owner defendant class, of approximately 600have undertaken numerous legal actions to challenge property owners,owner liability in this case, including us. We believe this is the first time a Maryland court has certified a defendant class that has resulted in a complete denial of due process to the members of that class and together with the others, filed a Writ of Mandamus challenging the certification of the class as a matter of law; however, all of these legal actions have been unsuccessful. Given the costs and risks of continuing litigation on this matter, we elected to participate in a settlement for which our share is approximately $0.4 million. We expect that this settlement amount will be reimbursed by insurance. The

settlement did not cover liability for certain tows that were included in the lawsuit that the defendant class. The hearingclass believes cannot be pursued because of the Writ by the Courtstatute of Appeals is discretionary. Because of the specific facts and circumstances of our contractual relationship with the towing company,limitations. Accordingly, we do

not believe we should have been includedany additional liability for these remaining tows; however, if we are unsuccessful in dismissing these tows from the defendant class nor do we believe we should have anylitigation, our liability in this matter. We are currently pursuing all available legal remedies and intend to vigorously defend ourselves in the matter, including defenses basedwould be approximately $0.2 million, assuming payment on the total lack of due process afforded to us to present our unique facts and circumstances. We believe our potential loss in this matter ranges from $0 to an undetermined share ofsame terms as the $22 million judgment. The judgment does not provide any guidance for how the judgment amount is to be shared amongst the defendant class.settlement.

ITEM 4.    MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.


PART II
ITEM 5.    MARKET FOR OUR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Our common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FRT.” Listed below are the high and low closingsales prices of our common shares as reported on the New York Stock Exchange and the dividends declared for each of the periods indicated.
 
Price Per Share 
Dividends
Declared
Per Share
Price Per Share 
Dividends
Declared
Per Share
High Low High Low 
2017     
Fourth quarter$134.52
 $119.37
 $1.000
Third quarter$135.59
 $122.60
 $1.000
Second quarter$138.12
 $120.50
 $0.980
First quarter$145.80
 $126.02
 $0.980
2016          
Fourth quarter$148.74
 $136.98
 $0.980
$148.74
 $136.98
 $0.980
Third quarter$170.35
 $153.93
 $0.980
$170.35
 $153.93
 $0.980
Second quarter$165.55
 $149.75
 $0.940
$165.55
 $149.75
 $0.940
First quarter$158.96
 $144.82
 $0.940
$158.96
 $144.82
 $0.940
2015     
Fourth quarter$149.96
 $135.60
 $0.940
Third quarter$139.05
 $124.96
 $0.940
Second quarter$149.20
 $127.84
 $0.870
First quarter$150.27
 $135.74
 $0.870
On February 8, 20172018, there were 2,7062,568 holders of record of our common shares.
Our ongoing operations generally will not be subject to federal income taxes as long as we maintain our REIT status and distribute to shareholders at least 100% of our taxable income. Under the Code, REITs are subject to numerous organizational and operational requirements, including the requirement to generally distribute at least 90% of taxable income.
Future distributions will be at the discretion of our Board of Trustees and will depend on our actual net income available for common shareholders, financial condition, capital requirements, the annual distribution requirements under the REIT provisions of the Code and such other factors as the Board of Trustees deems relevant. We have paid quarterly dividends to our shareholders continuously since our founding in 1962 and have increased our regular annual dividend rate for 4950 consecutive years.
Our total annual dividends paid per common share for 20162017 and 20152016 were $3.80$3.94 per share and $3.55$3.80 per share, respectively. The annual dividend amounts are different from dividends as calculated for federal income tax purposes. Distributions to the extent of our current and accumulated earnings and profits for federal income tax purposes generally will be taxable to a shareholder as ordinary dividend income. Distributions in excess of current and accumulated earnings and profits will be treated as a nontaxable reduction of the shareholder’s basis in such shareholder’s shares, to the extent thereof, and thereafter as taxable capital gain. Distributions that are treated as a reduction of the shareholder’s basis in its shares will have the effect of increasing the amount of gain, or reducing the amount of loss, recognized upon the sale of the shareholder’s shares. No assurances can be given regarding what portion, if any, of distributions in 20172018 or subsequent years will constitute a return of capital for federal income tax purposes. During a year in which a REIT earns a net long-term capital gain, the REIT can elect under Section 857(b)(3) of the Code to designate a portion of dividends paid to shareholders as capital gain dividends. If this election is made, then the capital gain dividends are generally taxable to the shareholder as long-term capital gains.
The following table reflects the income tax status of distributions per share paid to common shareholders:
 
Year Ended
December 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
Ordinary dividend$3.800
 $3.515
$3.940
 $3.800
Capital gain
 0.035

 
$3.800
 $3.550
$3.940
 $3.800
Distributions on our 5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares were paid at the rate of $1.354 per share per annum commencing on the issuance date of March 8, 2007. Distributions on our 5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares (which were issued September 29, 2017) were declared at the rate of $1.25 per depository share per annum,

and the first payment date was January 16, 2018. 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.
Total Stockholder Return Performance
The following performance graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on Federal Realty's common shares with the S&P 500 Index and the index of equity real estate investment trusts prepared by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") for the five fiscal years commencing December 31, 2011,2012, and ending December 31, 2016,2017, assuming an investment of $100 and the reinvestment of all dividends into additional common shares during the holding period. Equity real estate investment trusts are defined as those that derive more than 75% of their income from equity investments in real estate assets. The FTSE NAREIT Equity REIT Total Return Index includes all tax qualified real estate investment trusts listed on the NYSE, NYSE MKT, or the NASDAQ National Market. Stock performance for the past five years is not necessarily indicative of future results.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Shares
Under the terms of various operating partnership agreements of certain of our affiliated limited partnerships, the interest of limited partners in those limited partnerships may be redeemed, subject to certain conditions, for cash or an equivalent number of our common shares, at our option. During the three months ended December 31, 2016,2017, there were no redemptions of operating partnership units. AllAny other equity securities sold by us during 20162017 that were not registered have been previously reported in a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
During 2016, 18,5372017, 2,293 restricted common shares were forfeited by former employees.
From time to time, we could be deemed to have repurchased shares as a result of shares withheld for tax purposes upon a stock compensation related vesting event.
 

ITEM 6.    SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table includes certain financial information on a consolidated historical basis. You should read this section in conjunction with “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
 
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016  2015  2014  2013  20122017  2016  2015  2014  2013
(In thousands, except per share data and ratios)
Operating Data:                  
Rental income$786,583
   $727,812
   $666,322
   $620,089
   $580,114
$841,461
   $786,583
   $727,812
   $666,322
   $620,089
Property operating income(1)$547,979
   $510,595
   $474,167
   $446,959
   $426,721
$584,619
   $547,979
   $510,595
   $474,167
   $446,959
Operating income$320,995
 $300,154
 $271,037
 $254,161
 $253,862
$332,288
 $320,995
 $300,154
 $271,037
 $254,161
Income from continuing operations$226,425
   $190,094
   $167,888
   $137,811
   $142,972
$219,948
   $226,425
   $190,094
   $167,888
   $137,811
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests$32,458
 �� $28,330
   $4,401
   $28,855
   $11,860
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net$77,922
   $32,458
   $28,330
   $4,401
   $28,855
Net income$258,883
   $218,424
   $172,289
   $167,608
   $156,232
$297,870
   $258,883
   $218,424
   $172,289
   $167,608
Net income attributable to the Trust$249,910
   $210,219
   $164,535
   $162,681
   $151,925
Net income available for common shareholders$249,369
   $209,678
   $163,994
   $162,140
   $151,384
$287,456
   $249,369
   $209,678
   $163,994
   $162,140
Net cash provided by operating activities$419,254
   $359,835
   $346,130
   $314,498
   $296,633
$459,177
   $423,705
   $369,046
   $349,465
   $316,340
Net cash used in investing activities$(590,221) $(353,763) $(396,150) $(345,198) $(273,558)$(836,802) $(590,221) $(353,763) $(396,150) $(345,198)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities$173,289
 $(32,977) $9,044
 $82,639
 $(53,893)$369,445
 $168,838
 $(42,188) $5,709
 $80,797
Dividends declared on common shares274,402
   250,388
   224,190
   $198,965
   $182,813
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:         
Basic70,877
   68,797
   67,322
   65,331
   63,881
Diluted71,049
   68,981
   67,492
   65,483
   64,056
Earnings per common share, basic:                  
Continuing operations$3.07
   $2.63
   $2.35
   $2.01
   $2.15
Discontinued operations
   
   
   0.38
   0.02
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net0.44
   0.41
   0.07
   0.08
   0.19
Total$3.51
   $3.04
   $2.42
   $2.47
   $2.36
Net income available to common shareholders$3.97
   $3.51
   $3.04
   $2.42
   $2.47
Weighted average number of common shares, basic72,117
   70,877
   68,797
   67,322
   65,331
Earnings per common share, diluted:                  
Continuing operations$3.06
   $2.62
   $2.34
   $2.00
   $2.14
Discontinued operations
   
   
   0.38
   0.02
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net0.44
   0.41
   0.07
   0.08
   0.19
Total$3.50
   $3.03
   $2.41
   $2.46
   $2.35
Net income available to common shareholders$3.97
   $3.50
   $3.03
   $2.41
   $2.46
Weighted average number of common shares, diluted72,233
   71,049
   68,981
   67,492
   65,483
Dividends declared per common share$3.84
   $3.62
   $3.30
   $3.02
   $2.84
$3.96
   $3.84
   $3.62
   $3.30
   $3.02
Other Data:                  
Funds from operations available to common shareholders(2)$406,359
   $352,857
   $327,597
   $289,938
   $277,237
$419,977
   $406,359
   $352,857
   $327,597
   $289,938
EBITDA(3)$547,088
   $504,696
   $447,495
   $446,555
   $410,918
$627,656
   $547,088
   $504,696
   $447,495
   $446,555
Adjusted EBITDA(3)$514,630
   $476,366
   $443,094
   $417,700
   $399,058
$548,311
   $514,630
   $476,366
   $443,094
   $417,700
Ratio of EBITDA to combined fixed charges and preferred share dividends(3)(4)4.8
 3.9
 3.5
 3.3
 3.3
4.4
 4.8
 3.9
 3.5
 3.3
Ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to combined fixed charges and preferred share dividends(3)(4)4.5
 3.6
 3.5
 3.1
 3.2
3.9
 4.5
 3.6
 3.5
 3.1
 As of December 31,
2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
(In thousands)
Balance Sheet Data:         
Real estate, at cost$6,759,073
 $6,064,406
 $5,608,998
 $5,149,463
 $4,779,674
Total assets$5,423,279
 $4,896,559
 $4,534,237
 $4,208,727
 $3,890,315
Mortgages payable and capital lease obligations$542,707
 $552,704
 $633,955
 $659,329
 $831,022
Notes payable$279,151
 $341,961
 $288,339
 $298,736
 $297,125
Senior notes and debentures$1,976,594
 $1,732,551
 $1,474,749
 $1,353,229
 $1,072,204
Preferred shares$9,997
 $9,997
 $9,997
 $9,997
 $9,997
Shareholders’ equity$2,075,835
 $1,781,931
 $1,692,556
 $1,471,297
 $1,310,593
Number of common shares outstanding71,996
 69,493
 68,606
 66,701
 64,815
 As of December 31,
2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
(In thousands)
Balance Sheet Data:         
Real estate, at cost$7,635,061
 $6,759,073
 $6,064,406
 $5,608,998
 $5,149,463
Total assets$6,275,755
 $5,423,279
 $4,896,559
 $4,534,237
 $4,208,727
Total debt$3,284,766
 $2,798,452
 $2,627,216
 $2,397,043
 $2,311,294
Total shareholders’ equity$2,391,514
 $2,075,835
 $1,781,931
 $1,692,556
 $1,471,297
Number of common shares outstanding73,091
 71,996
 69,493
 68,606
 66,701
 
(1)Property operating income is a non-GAAP measure that consists of rental income, other property income and mortgage interest income, less rental expenses and real estate taxes. 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.

The reconciliation of operating income to property operating income is as follows:
2016 2015 2014 2013 20122017 2016 2015 2014 2013
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Operating income$320,995
 $300,154
 $271,037
 $254,161
 $253,862
$332,288
 $320,995
 $300,154
 $271,037
 $254,161
General and administrative33,399
 35,645
 32,316
 31,970
 31,158
36,281
 33,399
 35,645
 32,316
 31,970
Depreciation and amortization193,585
 174,796
 170,814
 160,828
 141,701
216,050
 193,585
 174,796
 170,814
 160,828
Property operating income$547,979
 $510,595
 $474,167
 $446,959
 $426,721
$584,619
 $547,979
 $510,595
 $474,167
 $446,959

(2)Funds from operations ("FFO") is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of real estate companies’ operating performances. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines FFO as follows: net income, computed in accordance with GAAP, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and excluding extraordinary items and gains on the sale of real estate. We compute FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition, and we have historically reported our FFO available for common shareholders in addition to our net income.
We consider FFO available for common shareholders a meaningful, additional measure of operating performance primarily because it excludes the assumption that the value of the real estate assets diminishes predictably over time, as implied by the historical cost convention of GAAP and the recording of depreciation. We use FFO primarily as one of several means of assessing our operating performance in comparison with other REITs. Comparison of our presentation of FFO to similarly titled measures for other REITs may not necessarily be meaningful due to possible differences in the application of the NAREIT definition used by such REITs. Additional information regarding our calculation of FFO is contained in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

The reconciliation of net income to FFO available for common shareholders is as follows:
 
2016 2015 2014 2013 20122017 2016 2015 2014 2013
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net income$258,883
 $218,424
 $172,289
 $167,608
 $156,232
$297,870
 $258,883
 $218,424
 $172,289
 $167,608
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(8,973) (8,205) (7,754) (4,927) (4,307)(7,956) (8,973) (8,205) (7,754) (4,927)
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net(31,133) (28,330) (4,401) (28,855) (11,860)(77,632) (31,133) (28,330) (4,401) (28,855)
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets169,198
 154,232
 154,060
 146,377
 127,124
188,719
 169,198
 154,232
 154,060
 146,377
Amortization of initial direct costs of leases16,875
 15,026
 12,391
 10,694
 10,935
19,124
 16,875
 15,026
 12,391
 10,694
Funds from operations404,850
 351,147
 326,585
 290,897
 278,124
420,125
 404,850
 351,147
 326,585
 290,897
Dividends on preferred shares(541) (541) (541) (541) (541)(1,917) (541) (541) (541) (541)
Income attributable to operating partnership units3,145
 3,398
 3,027
 888
 943
3,143
 3,145
 3,398
3,398
3,027
 888
Income attributable to unvested shares(1,095) (1,147) (1,474) (1,306) (1,289)(1,374) (1,095) (1,147) (1,474) (1,306)
Funds from operations available for common shareholders$406,359
 $352,857
 $327,597
 $289,938
 $277,237
$419,977
 $406,359
 $352,857
 $327,597
 $289,938
 
(3) The SEC has stated that EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure as calculated in the table below. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that means net income or loss plus net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on sale of real estate and impairments of real estate if any. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because it approximates a key performance measure in our debt covenants, but it should not be considered an alternative measure of operating results or cash flow from operations as determined in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other REITs.
The reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented is as follows:
 

2016 2015 2014 2013 20122017 2016 2015 2014 2013
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Net income$258,883
 $218,424
 $172,289
 $167,608
 $156,232
$297,870
 $258,883
 $218,424
 $172,289
 $167,608
Depreciation and amortization193,585
 174,796
 170,814
 161,099
 142,039
216,050
 193,585
 174,796
 170,814
 161,099
Interest expense94,994
 92,553
 93,941
 104,977
 113,336
100,125
 94,994
 92,553
 93,941
 104,977
Early extinguishment of debt
 19,072
 10,545
 13,304
 
12,273
 
 19,072
 10,545
 13,304
Provision for income tax1,813
 
 
 
 
Other interest income(374) (149) (94) (433) (689)(475) (374) (149) (94) (433)
EBITDA547,088
 504,696
 447,495
 446,555
 410,918
627,656
 547,088
 504,696
 447,495
 446,555
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests(32,458) (28,330) (4,401) (28,855) (11,860)(79,345) (32,458) (28,330) (4,401) (28,855)
Adjusted EBITDA$514,630
 $476,366
 $443,094
 $417,700
 $399,058
$548,311
 $514,630
 $476,366
 $443,094
 $417,700
 
(4) Fixed charges consist of interest on borrowed funds (including capitalized interest), amortization of debt discount/ premiums and debt costs, costs related to the early extinguishment of debt, and the portion of rent expense representing an interest factor. Excluding the $12.3 million, $19.1 million, $10.5 million, and $13.3 million early extinguishment of debt charge from fixed charges in 2017, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, the ratio of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to combined fixed charges and preferred share dividends is 4.8x and 4.2x, respectively, for 2017, 4.5x and 4.3x, respectively, for 2015, 3.9x and 3.8x, respectively, for 2014, and 3.7x and 3.4x, respectively for 2013.
ITEM 7.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this section or elsewhere in this report may be deemed “forward-looking statements”. See “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this report for important information regarding these forward-looking statements and certain risk and uncertainties that may affect us. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this report.

Overview
We are an equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of high quality retail and mixed-use properties located primarily in densely populated and affluent communities in strategically selected metropolitan markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, California, and South Florida. As of December 31, 20162017, we owned or had a majority interest in community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties which are operated as 96104 predominantly retail real estate projects comprising approximately 22.624.2 million square feet. In total, the real estate projects were 94.4%95.3% leased and 93.3%93.9% occupied at December 31, 2016.2017. We have paid quarterly dividends to our shareholders continuously since our founding in 1962 and have increased our dividends per common share for 4950 consecutive years.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, referred to as “GAAP”, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that in certain circumstances affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses. These estimates are prepared using management’s best judgment, after considering past and current events and economic conditions. In addition, information relied upon by management in preparing such estimates includes internally generated financial and operating information, external market information, when available, and when necessary, information obtained from consultations with third party experts. Actual results could differ from these estimates. A discussion of possible risks which may affect these estimates is included in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this report. Management considers an accounting estimate to be critical if changes in the estimate could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements; however, the most critical accounting policies, which involve the use of estimates and assumptions as to future uncertainties and, therefore, may result in actual amounts that differ from estimates, are as follows:

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable
Our leases with tenants are classified as operating leases. Substantially all such leases contain fixed escalations which occur at specified times during the term of the lease. Base rents are recognized on a straight-line basis from when the tenant controls the space through the term of the related lease, net of valuation adjustments, based on management’s assessment of credit, collection and other business risk. Percentage rents, which represent additional rents based upon the level of sales achieved by certain tenants, are recognized at the end of the lease year or earlier if we have determined the required sales level is achieved and the percentage rents are collectible. Real estate tax and other cost reimbursements are recognized on an accrual basis over the periods in which the related expenditures are incurred. For a tenant to terminate its lease agreement prior to the end of the agreed term, we may require that they pay a fee to cancel the lease agreement. Lease termination fees for which the tenant has relinquished control of the space are generally recognized on the termination date. 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 and percentage rent as well as real estate tax and other cost reimbursements. Accounts receivable from straight-line rent is typically longer term in nature and relates to the cumulative amount by which straight-line rental income recorded to date exceeds cash rents billed to date under the contractual lease agreement.
We make estimates of the collectability of our current accounts receivable and straight-line rents receivable which requires significant judgment by management. The collectability of receivables is affected by numerous factors including current economic conditions, bankruptcies, and the ability of the tenant to perform under the terms of their lease agreement. While we make estimates of potentially uncollectible amounts and provide an allowance for them through bad debt expense, actual collectability could differ from those estimates which could affect our net income. With respect to the allowance for current uncollectible tenant receivables, we assess the collectability of outstanding receivables by evaluating such factors as nature and age of the receivable, past history and current financial condition of the specific tenant including our assessment of the tenant’s ability to meet its contractual lease obligations, and the status of any pending disputes or lease negotiations with the tenant. At December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, our allowance for doubtful accounts was $11.9$11.8 million and $11.711.9 million, respectively. Historically, we have recognized bad debt expense between 0.3% and 1.3% of rental income and it was 0.3% in 2016.2017. A change in the estimate of collectability of a receivable would result in a change to our allowance for doubtful accounts and correspondingly bad debt expense and net income. For example, in the event our estimates were not accurate and we were required to increase our allowance by 1% of rental income, our bad debt expense would have increased and our net income would have decreased by $7.9$8.4 million.

Due to the nature of the accounts receivable from straight-line rents, the collection period of these amounts typically extends beyond one year. Our experience relative to unbilled straight-line rents is that a portion of the amounts otherwise recognizable as revenue is never billed to or collected from tenants due to early lease terminations, lease modifications, bankruptcies and other factors. Accordingly, the extended collection period for straight-line rents along with our evaluation of tenant credit risk may result in the nonrecognition of a portion of straight-line rental income until the collection of such income is reasonably assured. If our evaluation of tenant credit risk changes indicating more straight-line revenue is reasonably collectible than previously estimated and realized, the additional straight-line rental income is recognized as revenue. If our evaluation of tenant credit risk changes indicating a portion of realized straight-line rental income is no longer collectible, a reserve and bad debt expense is recorded. At December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, accounts receivable includes approximately $80.6$93.1 million and $72.780.6 million, respectively, related to straight-line rents. Correspondingly, these estimates of collectability have a direct impact on our net income.
We are currently under construction on 221 condominium units at our Assembly Row and Pike & Rose properties. Gains or losses on the sale of these condominium units are recognized in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360-20, “Property, Plant and Equipment – Real Estate Sales.” We account for contracted condominium sales under the percentage-of completion method, based on an evaluation of the criteria specified in ASC Topic 360-20 including: the legal commitment of the purchaser in the real estate contract, whether the construction of the project is beyond a preliminary phase, whether sufficient units have been contracted to ensure the project will not revert to a rental project, the ability to reasonably estimate the aggregate project sale proceeds and aggregate project costs, and the determination that the buyer has made an adequate initial and continuing cash investment under the contract. When the percentage-of-completion criteria have not been met, no profit is recognized. The application of these criteria can be complex and requires us to make assumptions. The timing of revenue recognition related to these condominium sales will be impacted by the January 1, 2018 adoption of ASU 2014-09 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." See "Recent Accounting Pronouncements," in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for further discussion regarding the changes.

Real Estate
The nature of our business as an owner, redeveloper and operator of retail shopping centers and mixed-use properties means that we invest significant amounts of capital. Depreciation and maintenance costs relating to our properties constitute substantial costs for us as well as the industry as a whole. We capitalize real estate investments and depreciate them on a straight-line basis in accordance with GAAP and consistent with industry standards based on our best estimates of the assets’ physical and economic useful lives. We periodically review the estimated lives of our assets and implement changes, as necessary, to these estimates and, therefore, to our depreciation rates. These reviews may take into account such factors as the historical retirement and replacement of our assets, expected redevelopments, and general economic and real estate factors. Certain events, such as unforeseen competition or changes in customer shopping habits, could substantially alter our assumptions regarding our ability to realize the expected return on investment in the property and therefore reduce the economic life of the asset and affect the amount of depreciation expense to be charged against both the current and future revenues. These assessments have a direct impact on our net income. The longer the economic useful life, the lower the depreciation expense will be for that asset in a fiscal period, which in turn will increase our net income. Similarly, having a shorter economic useful life would increase the depreciation for a fiscal period and decrease our net income.
Land, buildings and real estate under development are recorded at cost. We calculate depreciation using the straight-line method with useful lives ranging generally from 35 years to a maximum of 50 years on buildings and major improvements. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to operations as incurred. Tenant work and other major improvements, which improve or extend the life of the asset, are capitalized and depreciated over the life of the lease or the estimated useful life of the improvements, whichever is shorter. Minor improvements, furniture and equipment are capitalized and depreciated over useful lives ranging from 2 to 20 years.
Capitalized costs associated with leases are depreciated or amortized over the base term of the lease. Unamortized leasing costs are charged to expense if the applicable tenant vacates before the expiration of its lease. Undepreciated tenant work is written-off if the applicable tenant vacates and the tenant work is replaced or has no future value. Additionally, we make estimates as to the probability of certain development and redevelopment projects being completed. If we determine the redevelopment is no longer probable of completion, we immediately expense all capitalized costs which are not recoverable.
Interest costs on developments and major redevelopments are capitalized as part of developments and redevelopments not yet placed in service. Capitalization of interest commences when development activities and expenditures begin and end upon completion, which is when the asset is ready for its intended use. Generally, rental property is considered substantially complete and ready for its intended use upon completion of tenant improvements, but no later than one year from completion of major construction activity. We make judgments as to the time period over which to capitalize such costs and these assumptions have a direct impact on net income because capitalized costs are not subtracted in calculating net income. If the time period for capitalizing interest is extended, more interest is capitalized, thereby decreasing interest expense and increasing net income during that period.

Certain external and internal costs directly related to the development, redevelopment and leasing of real estate, including pre-construction costs, real estate taxes, insurance, construction costs and salaries and related costs of personnel directly involved, are capitalized. We capitalized external and internal costs related to both development and redevelopment activities of $410 million and $8 million, respectively, for 2017 and $420 million and $9 million, respectively, for 2016 and $232 million and $8 million, respectively, for 2015.2016. We capitalized external and internal costs related to other property improvements of $74 million and $3 million, respectively, for 2017 and $61 million and $3 million, respectively, for 2016 and $42 million and $2 million, respectively, for 2015.2016. We capitalized external and internal costs related to leasing activities of $11 million and $6 million, respectively, for 2017 and $13 million and $6 million, respectively, for 2016 and $17 million and $6 million, respectively, for 2015.2016. The amount of capitalized internal costs for salaries and related benefits for development and redevelopment activities, other property improvements, and leasing activities were $7 million, $3 million, and $6 million, for 2017 and $8 million, $2 million, and $6 million for 2016 and $7 million, $1 million, and $6 million for 2015.2016. Total capitalized costs were $512 million and $511 million for 2017 and $307 million for 2016, and 2015, respectively.

When applicable, as lessee, we classify our leases of land and building as operating or capital leases. We are required to use judgment and make estimates in determining the lease term, the estimated economic life of the property and the interest rate to be used in determining whether or not the lease meets the qualification of a capital lease and is recorded as an asset.
Real Estate Acquisitions
Upon acquisition of operating real estate properties, we estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired including land, building, improvements, leasing costs, intangibles such as in-place leases, assumed debt, and current assets and liabilities, if any.  Based on these estimates, we allocate the purchase price to the applicable assets and liabilities. We utilize methods similar to those used by independent appraisers in estimating the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities. The value allocated to in-place leases is amortized over the related lease term and reflected as rental income in the statement of operations. We consider qualitative and quantitative factors in evaluating the likelihood of a tenant exercising a below market renewal option and

include such renewal options in the calculation of in-place lease value when we consider these to be bargain renewal options. If the value of below market lease intangibles includes renewal option periods, we include such renewal periods in the amortization period utilized. If a tenant vacates its space prior to contractual termination of its lease, the unamortized balance of any in-place lease value is written off to rental income.
Long-Lived Assets and Impairment
There are estimates and assumptions made by management in preparing the consolidated financial statements for which the actual results will be determined over long periods of time. This includes the recoverability of long-lived assets, including our properties that have been acquired or redeveloped and our investment in certain joint ventures. Management’s evaluation of impairment includes review for possible indicators of impairment as well as, in certain circumstances, undiscounted and discounted cash flow analysis. Since most of our investments in real estate are wholly-owned or controlled assets which are held for use, a property with impairment indicators is first tested for impairment by comparing the undiscounted cash flows, including residual value, to the current net book value of the property. If the undiscounted cash flows are less than the net book value, the property is written down to expected fair value.
The calculation of both discounted and undiscounted cash flows requires management to make estimates of future cash flows including revenues, operating expenses, required maintenance and development expenditures, market conditions, demand for space by tenants and rental rates over long periods. Because our properties typically have a long life, the assumptions used to estimate the future recoverability of book value requires significant management judgment. Actual results could be significantly different from the estimates. These estimates have a direct impact on net income, because recording an impairment charge results in a negative adjustment to net income.
Contingencies
We are sometimes involved in lawsuits, warranty claims, and environmental matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any potential loss relating to these matters. We accrue a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, we accrue the best estimate within the range; however, if no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum within the range is accrued. Any difference between our estimate of a potential loss and the actual outcome would result in an increase or decrease to net income.
In addition, we reserve for estimated losses, if any, associated with warranties given to a buyer at the time an asset is sold or other potential liabilities relating to that sale, taking any insurance policies into account. These warranties may extend up to ten years and the calculation of potential liability requires significant judgment. If changes in facts and circumstances indicate that warranty reserves are understated, we will accrue additional reserves at such time a liability has been incurred and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Warranty reserves are released once the legal liability period has expired or all related work has been substantially completed. Any changes to our estimated warranty losses would result in an increase or decrease in net income.

Self-Insurance
We are self-insured for general liability costs up to predetermined retained amounts per claim, and we believe that we maintain adequate accruals to cover our retained liability. We currently do not maintain third party stop-loss insurance policies to cover liability costs in excess of predetermined retained amounts. Our accrual for self-insurance liability is determined by management and is based on claims filed and an estimate of claims projected to be incurred but not yet reported. Management considers a number of factors, including third-party actuarial analysis, previous experience in our portfolio, and future increases in costs of claims, when making these determinations. If our liability costs differ from these accruals, it will increase or decrease our net income.

Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements.
20162017 Property Acquisitions and Disposition
On January 13, 2016, we acquired our partner's 70% interest in our joint venture arrangement (the "Partnership") with affiliates of a discretionary fund created and advised by Clarion Partners ("Clarion") for $153.7 million, which included the payment of $130 million of cash and the assumption of mortgage loans totaling $34.4 million. As a result of the transaction, we gained control of thesix underlying properties, and effective January 13, 2016, have consolidated the properties. We also recognized a gain on acquisition of the controlling interest of $25.7 million related to the difference between the carrying value and fair value of the previously held equity interest. Approximately $7.3 million and $4.9 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively. We incurred $0.2 million of acquisition costs, of which $0.1 million were incurred in 2016, and included in "general and administrative expenses" on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income in 2016 and 2015.
On May 12, 2016, an unconsolidated joint venture that we hold an interest in sold a building in Coconut Grove, Florida. Our share of the gain, net of noncontrolling interests, was $0.5 million.
On July 26, 2016, we acquired an additional building in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida for $5.9 million through our CocoWalk LLC entity. We incurred $0.2 million in acquisition costs which are included in "general and administrative expenses" in 2016.
On November 7, 2016, we acquired a building adjacent to our Barcroft Plaza property for $5.3 million, and incurred $0.1 million of acquisition costs which are included in "general and administrative expenses" in 2016.
Subsequent Event - 2017 Property AcquisitionDispositions
On February 1, 2017, we acquired a leasehold interest in Hastings Ranch Plaza, a 274,000 square foot shopping center in Pasadena, California for $29.5 million. The land is subject to a long-term ground lease that expires on April 30, 2054. Approximately $21.5 million of assets acquired were allocated to lease intangibles and included within other assets. Approximately $15.2 million of net assets acquired were allocated to lease liabilities and included in other liabilities.
On March 31, 2017, we acquired the fee interest in Riverpoint Center, a 211,000 square foot shopping center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois for $107.0 million. Approximately $1.0 million and $12.3 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively.
We leased three parcels of land at our Assembly Row property to two ground lessees. Both lessees exercised purchase options under the related ground leases. The sale transaction related to the purchase option on one of our ground leases was completed on April 4, 2017 for a sales price of $36.0 million. On June 28, 2017, the sale transactions related to the purchase options on our other two ground lease parcels were completed for a total sales price of $17.3 million. The net gain recognized in

connection with these transactions was approximately $15.4 million. At December 31, 2016, the total cost basis of the related land was $33.9 million and is included in "assets held for sale" on our consolidated balance sheet.
On May 19, 2017, we acquired the fee interest in a 71,000 square foot, mixed-use property located in Berkeley, California based on a gross value of $23.9 million. The acquisition was completed through a newly formed entity for which we own a 90% controlling interest. Approximately $0.8 million and $0.3 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively. Additionally, approximately $2.4 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests.
On August 2, 2017, we acquired an approximately 90% interest in a joint venture that owns six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California based on a gross value of $357 million, including the assumption of $79.4 million of mortgage debt. Approximately $7.8 million of assets acquired were allocated to lease intangibles and included within other assets. Approximately $36.2 million of net assets acquired were allocated to lease liabilities and included in other liabilities. Additionally, approximately $30.6 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests. That joint venture also acquired a 24.5% interest in La Alameda, a shopping center in Walnut Park, California for $19.8 million. The property has $41.0 million of mortgage debt, of which the joint venture's share is approximately $10 million. Additional information on the properties is listed below:

PropertyCity/StateGLA
(in square feet)
AzaleaSouth Gate, CA222,000
Bell GardensBell Gardens, CA330,000
La AlamedaWalnut Park, CA245,000
Olivo at Mission Hills (1)Mission Hills, CA155,000
Plaza Del SolSouth El Monte, CA48,000
Plaza PacoimaPacoima, CA204,000
Sylmar Towne CenterSylmar, CA148,000
1,352,000
(1) Property is currently being redeveloped. GLA reflects approximate square footage once the property is open and operating.
On August 25, 2017, we sold our property located at 150 Post Street in San Francisco, California for a sales price of $69.3 million, resulting in a gain of $45.2 million.
On September 25, 2017, we sold our North Lake Commons property in Lake Zurich, Illinois for a sales price of $15.6 million, resulting in a gain of $4.9 million.
On December 28, 2017, we sold a parcel of land at our Bethesda Row property in Bethesda, Maryland for a sales price of $8.5 million, resulting in a gain of $6.5 million.
For the year ended December 31, 2017, we recognized a $5.4 million gain, net of $1.4 million of income taxes, related to the sale of condominiums at our Assembly Row property based on the percentage-of-completion method. In connection with recording the gain, we recognized a receivable of $67.1 million as of December 31, 2017. The closing of the Assembly Row condominium sales is expected to commence in 2018.As of December 31, 2017, no gain has been recognized for contracted condominium sales at Pike & Rose, as not all of the criteria necessary for profit recognition have been met.
2017 Significant Debt and Equity Transactions
On January 13, 2016, in connection withJune 5, 2017 we refinanced the acquisition of our partner's 70% interest in our unconsolidated real estate partnership, we assumed interest only$175.0 million mortgage loans withloan on Plaza El Segundo at a face amount of $34.4$125.0 million and a fair value of $34.7 million. Theserepaid the remaining $50.0 million at par. The new mortgage loans had a weighted averageloan bears interest rate of 5.95%at 3.83% and were repaid at parmatures on April 1, 2016.June 5, 2027.
On March 7, 2016,June 23, 2017, we issued 1.0$400.0 million common shares at $149.43 per share, in an underwritten public offering, for cash proceeds of $149.3 million, net of expenses.
On April 20, 2016, we upsized our $600.0 million revolving credit facility to $800.0 million and extended the maturity date to April 20, 2020, subject to two six-month extensions at our option. Under the amended credit facility, the spread over LIBOR is 82.5 basis points based on our current credit rating. In addition, we have an option (subject to bank approval) to increase the credit facility through an accordion feature to $1.5 billion.
On July 12, 2016, we issued $250.0 millionaggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior unsecured notes in two separate series. We issued $300.0 million of 3.25% notes that mature on August 1, 2046 and bear interest at3.625%. The notesJuly 15, 2027, which were offered at 97.756%99.083% of the principal amount, with a yield to maturity of 3.75%3.358%. Additionally, we issued $100.0 million of 4.50% notes due December 1, 2044. The 4.50% notes were offered at 105.760% of the principal amount, with a yield to maturity of 4.143%, and have the same terms and are of the same series as the senior notes first issued on November 14, 2014. Our net proceeds from thisthe June note offering after net issuance discounts,premium, underwriting fees and other costs were$241.8was approximately $399.5 million.
In connection with the acquisition of six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California on August 2, 2017 (as further discussed in Note 3), we assumed mortgage loans with a face amount of $79.4 million. and a fair value of $80.1 million. The mortgage loans are secured by the individual properties with the following contractual terms:

  Principal Stated Interest Rate Maturity Date
  (in millions)    
Sylmar Towne Center $17.5
 5.39% June 6, 2021
Plaza Del Sol 8.6
 5.23% December 1, 2021
Azalea 40.0
 3.73% November 1, 2025
Bell Gardens 13.3
 4.06% August 1, 2026
On OctoberAugust 31, 2017, we refinanced the $41.8 million mortgage loan on The Grove at Shrewsbury (East) at a face amount of $43.6 million. The new mortgage loan bears interest at 3.77% and matures on September 1, 20162027.
On September 29, 2017, we repaidissued 6,000,000 Depository Shares, each representing 1/1000th of a 5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share, par value $0.01 per share ("Series C Preferred Shares"), at the $9.4liquidation preference of $25.00 per depository share (or $25,000 per Series C Preferred share) in an underwritten public offering. The Series C Preferred Shares accrue dividends at a rate of 5.0% of the $25,000 liquidation preference per year and are redeemable at our option on or after September 29, 2022. Additionally, they are not convertible and holders of these shares generally have no voting rights, unless we fail to pay dividends for six or more quarters. The net proceeds after underwriting fees and other costs were approximately $145.0 million.
On December 21, 2017, we issued $175.0 million Escondido municipal bondsaggregate principal amount of 3.25% senior unsecured notes due July 15, 2027. The notes have the same terms and are of the same series as the $300.0 million senior notes issued on June 23, 2017. The notes were offered at par.99.404% of the principal amount, with a yield to maturity of 3.323%. Our net proceeds from the December note offering after net issuance premium, underwriting fees and other costs were approximately $172.5 million. The proceeds were used on December 31, 2017 to repay our $150.0 million 5.90% notes prior to the original maturity date of April 1, 2020. The redemption price of $164.1 million included a make-whole premium of $11.9 million and accrued but unpaid interest of $2.2 million. The make-whole premium is included in "early extinguishment of debt" in 2017.
On November 4, 2016, we replaced our existing at the marketat-the-market (“ATM”) equity program with a new ATM equity program in which we may from time to time offer and sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $400.0 million. We intend to use the net proceeds to fund potential acquisition opportunities, fund our development and redevelopment pipeline, repay amounts outstanding under our revolving credit facility and/or for general corporate purposes. For the three months ended December 31, 2016,2017, we issued 206,400501,120 common shares under our ATM equity program at a weighted average price per

share of $141.16$132.22 for net cash proceeds of $28.7$65.6 million and paid $0.3$0.7 million in commissions and less than $0.1 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. For the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, we issued 1,156,571826,517 common shares under our ATM equity program at a weighted average price per share of $152.92$132.56 for net cash proceeds of $174.8$108.3 million and paid $1.8$1.1 million in commissions and $0.2 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. As of December 31, 2016,2017, we had the capacity to issue up to $370.9$261.3 million in common shares under our ATM equity program.
Outlook
We seek growth in earnings, funds from operations, and cash flows primarily through a combination of the following:
growth in our same-center portfolio,
growth in our portfolio from property development and redevelopments, and
expansion of our portfolio through property acquisitions.
Our same-center growth is primarily driven by increases in rental rates on new leases and lease renewals, and changes in portfolio occupancy.occupancy, and the redevelopment of those assets. Over the long-term, the infill nature and strong demographics of our properties provide a strategic advantage allowing us to maintain relatively high occupancy and generally increase rental rates. We continuedcontinue to see strong levels of interest from prospective tenants for our retail spaces; however, the time it takes to complete new lease deals is longer, as tenants have become more selective and more deliberate in their decision-making process. We have also experienced extended periods of time for some government agencies to process permits and inspections further delaying rent commencement on newly leased spaces. Additionally, we have seen an overall decrease in the number of tenants available to fill anchor spaces.spaces, and have seen an uptick in the number of retail tenants closing early and/or filing for bankruptcy. We believe the locations and nature of our centers and diverse tenant base partially mitigates any potential negative changes in the economic environment. However, any significant reduction in our tenants' abilities to pay base rent, percentage rent or other charges, will adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. We seek to maintain a mix of strong national, regional, and local retailers. At December 31, 2016,2017, no single tenant accounted for more than 3.1%2.9% of annualized base rent.
Our properties are located primarily in densely populated and/or affluent areas with high barriers to entry which allow us to take advantage of redevelopment opportunities that enhance our operating performance through renovation, expansion,

reconfiguration, and/or retenanting. We evaluate our properties on an ongoing basis to identify these types of opportunities. We currently have redevelopment projects underway with a projected cost of approximately $188$155 million that we expect to stabilize in the next several years.
We continue our ongoing redevelopment efforts at Santana Row. In 2016, we completedRow and opened our $113 million six story building with 234,500 square feet of office space and 670 parking spaces that was pre-leased to Splunk Inc. We are also proceeding withunder construction on an eight story 284,000 square foot office building which will include an additional 29,000 square feet of retail space and 1,300 parking spaces. The building is expected to cost between $205 and $215 million and to deliverbe delivered in 2019. After current phases, we have approximately 4 acres remaining for further redevelopment and entitlements in place for an additional 395 residential units and 321,000 square feet of commercial space. Additionally, we control 12 acres of land adjacent to Santana Row.
We continue to invest in the development at Assembly Row which is aour long-term multi-phased mixed-use development projectprojects at Assembly Row in Somerville, Massachusetts and Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland which we expect to be involved in over the coming years. The carrying value of the development portion of this project at December 31, 2016 is approximately $541 million. The project currently has zoning entitlements to build 3.4 million square feet of commercial-use buildings, 1,840 residential units, and a 170 room hotel. The first phase consists of approximately 331,000 square feet of retail space and 98,000 square feet of office space (both owned by the Trust) and 445 residential units owned by AvalonBay Communities (AvalonBay Communities has exercised their purchase option for the land related to the residential buildings, which is expected to close in 2017). The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) constructed the new orange line T-Stop at the property, which opened in September 2014. The retail and office space in Phase I are fully delivered and are 100% leased. Total costs for Phase I of Assembly Row are $196 million.
We are also proceeding with developmentConstruction of Phase II of Assembly Row which will include 161,000 square feet of retail space, 447 residential units, and a 159158 room boutique hotel and 447 residential units. The hotel(which will be owned and operated by a joint venture in which we are a partner.partner) is underway. Total expected costs range from $270$280 million to $285$295 million and remaining delivery is expected in 2017/2018. Approximately 49,000 square feet of retail space in Phase II has opened in 2017, and in September, the first tenants moved into the new residential building. Phase II will also include 122 for-sale condominium units with an expected total cost of $70$74 million to $75$79 million. Additionally, as part of the second phase, we entered into a ground lease agreement with Partners HealthCare to bring 741,500 square feet of office space to Assembly Row. The ground lease agreement includesincluded a purchase option, which was exercised and is expected to close inthe related sale closed on April 4, 2017. Partners HealthCare commenced construction on this new building in September 2014 and during the second quarter of 2016, started relocating its employees to Assembly Row.

We invested $153 million in Assembly Row in 2016 and expect to invest between $140 million and $165 million in Assembly Row in 2017, net of public funding.
Our Pike & Rose project in North Bethesda, MD, a long-term multi-phased mixed-use development project, currently has zoning entitlements to build 1.6 million square feet of commercial-use buildings and 1,605 residential units. Phase I of Pike & Rose includes 493 residential units, 159,000 square feet of retail space and 80,000 square feet of office space. Phase I reached stabilized physical occupancy in the fourth quarter of 2016. Total costs for Phase I of Pike & Rose range from $265 million to $270 million.
Additionally, we are proceeding with developmentConstruction of Phase II of Pike & Rose.Rose is also underway. Phase II will include approximately 216,000 square feet of retail space, 272 residential units, and a 177 room select-service hotelboutique hotel. Approximately 151,000 square feet of retail space in Phase II has opened in 2017, and 272in August, the first tenants moved into the new residential units.building. Total expected costs range from $200 million to $207 million and remaining delivery is expected in 2017/2018. The hotel will be owned and operated by a joint venture in which we are a partner. Phase II will also include 99 for-sale condominium units with an expected cost of $53 million to $58 million.
We invested $100$273 million in Assembly Row and Pike & Rose in 20162017 and expect to invest between $105$75 million and $130$100 million in Assembly Row and Pike & Rose in 20172018.
The development of future phases of Assembly Row, Pike & Rose and Santana Row will be pursued opportunistically based on, among other things, market conditions, tenant demand, and our evaluation of whether those phases will generate an appropriate financial return.
We continue to review acquisition opportunities in our primary markets that complement our portfolio and provide long-term growth opportunities. Initially, some of our acquisitions do not contribute significantly to earnings growth; however, we believe they provide long-term re-leasing growth, redevelopment opportunities, and other strategic opportunities. Any growth from acquisitions is contingent on our ability to find properties that meet our qualitative standards at prices that meet our financial hurdles. Changes in interest rates may affect our success in achieving earnings growth through acquisitions by affecting both the price that must be paid to acquire a property, as well as our ability to economically finance the property acquisition. Generally, our acquisitions are initially financed by available cash and/or borrowings under our revolving credit facility which may be repaid later with funds raised through the issuance of new equity or new long-term debt. We may also finance our acquisitions through the issuance of common shares, preferred shares, or downREIT units as well as through new or assumed mortgages.
At December 31, 20162017, the leasable square feet in our properties was 93.3% occupied95.3% leased and 94.4% leased.93.9% occupied. The leased rate is higher than the occupied rate due to leased spaces that are being redeveloped or improved or that are awaiting permits and, therefore, are not yet ready to be occupied. Our occupancy and leased rates are subject to variability over time due to factors including acquisitions, the timing of the start and stabilization of our redevelopment projects, lease expirations and tenant closings and bankruptcies.

Same-Center
Throughout this section, we have provided certain information on a “same-center” basis. Information provided on a same-center basis includes the results of properties that we owned and operated for the entirety of both periods being compared except for properties for which significant redevelopment or expansion occurred during either of the periods being compared. For the year ended December 31, 2017 and the comparison of 2017 and 2016, all or a portion of 78 properties were considered same-center and 15 properties were considered redevelopment or expansion. For the year ended December 31, 2017, one property was moved from acquisition to same-center, two properties were removed from same-center as they were sold during 2017, and four properties or portions of properties were moved from redevelopment to same-center, compared to the designations as of December 31, 2016. For the year ended December 31, 2016 and the comparison of 2016 and 2015, all or a portion of 76 properties were considered same-center and 17 properties were considered redevelopment or expansion. For the year ended December 31, 2016, three properties or portions of properties were moved from same-center to redevelopment and one property was moved from redevelopment to same-center, compared to the designations as of December 31, 2015. For the year ended December 31, 2015 and the comparison of 2015 and 2014, all or a portion of 77 properties were considered same-center and 14 properties were considered redevelopment or expansion. For the year ended December 31, 2015, three properties were moved from acquisition to same-center, three properties were moved from same-center to redevelopment, two properties were removed from same-center as they were sold during 2015, and one property was moved from redevelopment to same-center, compared to the designations as of December 31, 2014. While there is judgment surrounding changes in designations, we typically move redevelopment properties to same-center once they have stabilized, which is typically considered 95% occupancy or when the growth expected from the redevelopment has been included in the comparable periods. We typically remove properties from same center when the redevelopment has or is expected to have a significant impact to property operating income within the calendar year.  Acquisitions are moved to same-center once we have owned the property for the entirety of comparable periods and the property is not under significant redevelopment or expansion.


YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20162017 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20152016
 
    Change    Change
2016 2015 Dollars %2017 2016 Dollars %
(Dollar amounts in thousands)(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Rental income$786,583
 $727,812
 $58,771
 8.1 %$841,461
 $786,583
 $54,878
 7.0 %
Other property income11,015
 11,810
 (795) (6.7)%12,825
 11,015
 1,810
 16.4 %
Mortgage interest income3,993
 4,390
 (397) (9.0)%3,062
 3,993
 (931) (23.3)%
Total property revenue801,591
 744,012
 57,579
 7.7 %857,348
 801,591
 55,757
 7.0 %
Rental expenses158,326
 147,593
 10,733
 7.3 %164,890
 158,326
 6,564
 4.1 %
Real estate taxes95,286
 85,824
 9,462
 11.0 %107,839
 95,286
 12,553
 13.2 %
Total property expenses253,612
 233,417
 20,195
 8.7 %272,729
 253,612
 19,117
 7.5 %
Property operating income (1)
547,979
 510,595
 37,384
 7.3 %584,619
 547,979
 36,640
 6.7 %
General and administrative expense(33,399) (35,645) 2,246
 (6.3)%(36,281) (33,399) (2,882) 8.6 %
Depreciation and amortization(193,585) (174,796) (18,789) 10.7 %(216,050) (193,585) (22,465) 11.6 %
Operating income320,995
 300,154
 20,841
 6.9 %332,288
 320,995
 11,293
 3.5 %
Other interest income374
 149
 225
 151.0 %475
 374
 101
 27.0 %
Income from real estate partnerships50
 1,416
 (1,366) (96.5)%
(Loss) income from real estate partnerships(417) 50
 (467) (934.0)%
Interest expense(94,994) (92,553) (2,441) 2.6 %(100,125) (94,994) (5,131) 5.4 %
Early extinguishment of debt
 (19,072) 19,072
 (100.0)%(12,273) 
 (12,273) 100.0 %
Total other, net(94,570) (110,060) 15,490
 (14.1)%(112,340) (94,570) (17,770) 18.8 %
Income from continuing operations226,425
 190,094
 36,331
 19.1 %219,948
 226,425
 (6,477) (2.9)%
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests32,458
 28,330
 4,128
 14.6 %
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net77,922
 32,458
 45,464
 140.1 %
Net income258,883
 218,424
 40,459
 18.5 %297,870
 258,883
 38,987
 15.1 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(8,973) (8,205) (768) 9.4 %(7,956) (8,973) 1,017
 (11.3)%
Net income attributable to the Trust$249,910
 $210,219
 $39,691
 18.9 %$289,914
 $249,910
 $40,004
 16.0 %
(1) Property operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Item 6. Selected Financial Data for further discussion.

Property Revenues
Total property revenue increased $55.8 million, or 7.0%, to $857.3 million in 2017 compared to $801.6 million in 2016. The percentage occupied at our shopping centers was 93.9% at December 31, 2017 compared to 93.3% at December 31, 2016. Changes in the components of property revenue are discussed below.
Rental Income
Rental income consists primarily of minimum rent, cost reimbursements from tenants and percentage rent. Rental income increased $54.9 million, or 7.0%, to $841.5 million in 2017 compared to $786.6 million in 2016 due primarily to the following:
an increase of $22.0 million from acquisitions, primarily related to the six shopping centers acquired in Los Angeles County, California, Riverpoint Center, and Hastings Ranch Plaza,
an increase of $16.6 million at redevelopment properties due to the opening of our new office building at Santana Row in late 2016, the lease-up of three of our retail redevelopments, and the lease-up of the new residential building at Congressional Plaza, partially offset by lower occupancy at two of our retail properties in Florida in the beginning stages of redevelopment,
an increase of $8.0 million at same-center properties due primarily to higher rental rates of approximately $6.0 million, higher recoveries of $3.4 million primarily the result of higher real estate tax assessments, partially offset by lower average occupancy of approximately $1.2 million,
an increase of $6.1 million from Assembly Row and Pike & Rose due primarily to the lease-up of residential units and the opening of the second phase of retail during the second half of 2017, and
an increase of $3.2 million from the acquisition of six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016,

partially offset by
a decrease of $0.9 million from the sale of our 150 Post Street and North Lake Commons properties in August and September 2017, respectively.
Other Property Income
Other property income increased $1.8 million, or 16.4%, to $12.8 million in 2017 compared to $11.0 million in 2016. Included in other property income are items, which, although recurring, inherently tend to fluctuate more than rental income from period to period, such as lease termination fees. This increase is primarily related to higher lease termination fees.
Mortgage Interest Income
Mortgage interest income decreased $0.9 million, or 23.3%, to $3.1 million in 2017 compared to $4.0 million in 2016. This decrease is primarily related to a mortgage note receivable that was repaid in 2016.
Property Expenses
Total property expenses increased $19.1 million, or 7.5%, to $272.7 million in 2017 compared to $253.6 million in 2016. Changes in the components of property expenses are discussed below.
Rental Expenses
Rental expenses increased $6.6 million, or 4.1%, to $164.9 million in 2017 compared to $158.3 million in 2016. This increase is primarily due to the following:
an increase of $4.7 million from acquisitions, primarily related to six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California, Hastings Ranch Plaza, and Riverpoint Center, and
an increase of $2.1 million from Assembly Row and Pike & Rose due primarily to the opening of Phase II residential units during the second half of 2017.
As a result of the changes in rental income and rental expenses as discussed above, rental expenses as a percentage of rental income plus other property income decreased to 19.3% for the year ended December 31, 2017 from 19.9% for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Real Estate Taxes
Real estate tax expense increased $12.6 million, or 13.2% to $107.8 million in 2017 compared to $95.3 million in 2016 due primarily to the following:
an increase of $4.4 million at same-center properties primarily due to higher assessments,
an increase of $4.2 million from acquisitions, primarily related to six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California, Riverpoint Center, and Hastings Ranch Plaza,
an increase of $3.0 million from redevelopment properties, primarily related to our new office building at Santana Row and other reassessments on our redevelopments, and
an increase of $0.9 million related to Assembly Row and Pike & Rose.
Property Operating Income
Property operating income increased $36.6 million, or 6.7%, to $584.6 million in 2017 compared to $548.0 million in 2016. This increase is primarily due to growth in earnings at redevelopment and same-center properties, 2017 acquisitions, Assembly Row and Pike & Rose (primarily the lease-up of residential units at Pike & Rose, the opening of the second phase of retail at Pike & Rose, and higher lease termination fees), and the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016.
Other Operating Expenses

General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense increased $2.9 million, or 8.6%, to $36.3 million in 2017 from $33.4 million in 2016. This increase is primarily due to higher personnel related costs.

Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $22.5 million, or 11.6%, to $216.1 million in 2017 from $193.6 million in 2016. This increase is primarily due to 2017 acquisitions, redevelopment properties (largely the new office building at Santana Row), Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, and same-center properties.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $11.3 million, or 3.5%, to $332.3 million in 2017 compared to $321.0 million in 2016. This increase is primarily due to growth in earnings at redevelopment and same-center properties, our 2017 acquisitions, Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, and the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016, partially offset by higher personnel related costs.
Other
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $5.1 million, or 5.4%, to $100.1 million in 2017 compared to $95.0 million in 2016. This increase is due primarily to the following:
an increase of $16.1 million due to higher borrowings primarily attributable to the $300 million 3.25% senior notes and the $100 million reopening of the 4.5% senior notes both issued in June 2017, the 3.625% senior notes issued in July 2016, and higher weighted average borrowings on our revolving credit facility,
partially offset by
an increase of $7.5 million in capitalized interest, and
a decrease of $3.5 million due to a lower overall weighted average borrowing rate.
Gross interest costs were $125.7 million and $113.0 million in 2017 and 2016, respectively. Capitalized interest was $25.6 million and $18.0 million in 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Early Extinguishment of Debt
The $12.3 million early extinguishment of debt charge in 2017 relates to the make-whole premium paid as part of the early redemption of our 5.90% senior notes on December 31, 2017 and the related write-off of the unamortized discount and debt fees.
Gain on Sale of Real Estate and Change in Control of Interests, Net
The $77.9 million gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net for the year ended December 31, 2017 is primarily due to the following:
$45.2 million gain related to the sale of our 150 Post Street property in August 2017,
$15.4 million gain related to the sale of three ground lease parcels at our Assembly Row property in Somerville, Massachusetts,
$6.5 million gain related to the sale of a parcel of land at our Bethesda Row property in December 2017,
$5.4 million net percentage-of-completion gain, related to residential condominium units under binding contract at our Assembly Row property, and
$4.9 million gain related to the sale of our North Lake Commons property in September 2017.
The $32.5 million gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests for the year ended December 31, 2016 is primarily due to the following:
$25.7 million gain related to our obtaining control of six properties when we acquired Clarion’s 70% interest in the partnership that owned those properties. The properties were previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting. We consolidated these assets effective January 13, 2016, and consequently recognized a gain on obtaining the controlling interest,
$4.9 million gain related to the reversal of the unused portion of the warranty reserve for condominium units at Santana Row, as the statutorily mandated latent construction defect period ended in third quarter 2016, and
$1.8 million gain related to the sale of a building in Coconut Grove, Florida. Our share of the gain, net of noncontrolling interests, was $0.5 million.

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015

     Change
 2016 2015 Dollars %
 (Dollar amounts in thousands)
Rental income$786,583
 $727,812
 $58,771
 8.1 %
Other property income11,015
 11,810
 (795) (6.7)%
Mortgage interest income3,993
 4,390
 (397) (9.0)%
Total property revenue801,591
 744,012
 57,579
 7.7 %
Rental expenses158,326
 147,593
 10,733
 7.3 %
Real estate taxes95,286
 85,824
 9,462
 11.0 %
Total property expenses253,612
 233,417
 20,195
 8.7 %
Property operating income (1)
547,979
 510,595
 37,384
 7.3 %
General and administrative expenses(33,399) (35,645) 2,246
 (6.3)%
Depreciation and amortization(193,585) (174,796) (18,789) 10.7 %
Operating income320,995
 300,154
 20,841
 6.9 %
Other interest income374
 149
 225
 151.0 %
Income from real estate partnerships50
 1,416
 (1,366) (96.5)%
Interest expense(94,994) (92,553) (2,441) 2.6 %
Early extinguishment of debt
 (19,072) 19,072
 (100.0)%
Total other, net(94,570) (110,060) 15,490
 (14.1)%
Income from continuing operations226,425
 190,094
 36,331
 19.1 %
Gain on sale of real estate32,458
 28,330
 4,128
 14.6 %
Net income258,883
 218,424
 40,459
 18.5 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(8,973) (8,205) (768) 9.4 %
Net income attributable to the Trust$249,910
 $210,219
 $39,691
 18.9 %
(1) Property operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Item 6. Selected Financial Data for further discussion.

Property Revenues
Total property revenue increased $57.6 million, or 7.7%, to $801.6 million in 2016 compared to $744.0 million in 2015. The percentage occupied at our shopping centers decreased towas 93.3% at December 31, 2016 compared to 93.5% at December 31, 2015. Changes in the components of property revenue are discussed below.
Rental Income
Rental income consists primarily of minimum rent, cost reimbursements from tenants and percentage rent. Rental income increased $58.8 million, or 8.1%, to $786.6 million in 2016 compared to $727.8 million in 2015 due primarily to the following:
an increase of $16.9 million attributable to properties acquired in 2015 and 2016,
an increase of $15.3 million from the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016,
an increase of $11.7 million from Assembly Row and Pike & Rose as portions of both projects opened in 2015 and early 2016,
an increase of $10.6 million at redevelopment properties due primarily to the lease-up of The Point at Plaza El Segundo, as well as six of our other retail redevelopments, and the opening of the new office building at Santana Row, partially offset by lower occupancy as we start redeveloping centers, and
an increase of $9.5 million at same-center properties due primarily to higher rental rates of approximately $12.8 million, higher recoveries of $1.8 million primarily the net result of higher real estate tax expense offset by lower snow removal expense, partially offset by lower average occupancy of approximately $4.7 million,

partially offset by,

a decrease of $4.8 million due to the sale of our Houston Street and Courtyard Shops properties in April 2015 and November 2015, respectively.
Other Property Income
Other property income decreased $0.8 million, or 6.7%, to $11.0 million in 2016 compared to $11.8 million in 2015. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in fee income as we no longer earn fees on the former Clarion joint venture properties.
Property Expenses
Total property expenses increased $20.2 million, or 8.7%, to $253.6 million in 2016 compared to $233.4 million in 2015. Changes in the components of property expenses are discussed below.
Rental Expenses
Rental expenses increased $10.7 million, or 7.3%, to $158.3 million in 2016 compared to $147.6 million in 2015. This increase is primarily due to the following:
an increase of $6.1 million related to properties acquired in 2015 and 2016,
an increase of $3.2 million from the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016,
an increase of $2.0 million related to Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, as portions of both projects opened in 2015 and early 2016,
an increase of $2.0 million at redevelopment properties,
partially offset by
a decrease of $1.9 million in repairs and maintenance expenses at same-center properties primarily due to lower snow removal costs, and
a decrease of $1.1 million due to the sale of our Houston Street and Courtyard Shops properties in April 2015 and November 2015, respectively.
As a result of the changes in rental income and rental expenses as discussed above, rental expenses as a percentage of rental income plus other property income decreased slightlyincreased to 19.9% for the year ended December 31, 2016 from 20.0% for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Real Estate Taxes
Real estate tax expense increased $9.5 million, or 11.0% to $95.3 million in 2016 compared to $85.8 million in 2015 due primarily to the following:
an increase of $4.2 million at same-center properties due to higher assessments,
an increase of $2.2 million from properties acquired in 2015 and 2016,
an increase of $1.9 million due to the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016,
an increase of $1.1 million from redevelopment properties, and
an increase of $0.8 million related to Assembly Row and Pike & Rose,
partially offset by
a decrease of $0.8 million due to the sale of our Houston Street and Courtyard Shops properties in April 2015 and November 2015, respectively.
Property Operating Income
Property operating income increased $37.4 million, or 7.3%, to $548.0 million in 2016 compared to $510.6 million in 2015. This increase is primarily due to growth in earnings at same-center and redevelopment properties, the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016, portions of Assembly Row and Pike & Rose opening in 2015 and early 2016, and properties acquired in 2015, partially offset by the sale of our Houston Street and Courtyard Shops properties in April 2015 and November 2015, respectively.

Other Operating Expenses

Expense
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense decreased $2.2 million, or 6.3%, to $33.4 million in 2016 from $35.6 million in 2015. This decreaseincrease is primarily due to lower transaction costs, partially offset by higher personnel related costs.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $18.8 million, or 10.7%, to $193.6 million in 2016 from $174.8 million in 2015. This increase is due primarily to the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in
January 2016, Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, depreciation on redevelopment related assets, and properties acquired in 2015.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $20.8 million, or 6.9%, to $321.0 million in 2016 compared to $300.2 million in 2015. This increase is primarily due to properties acquired in 2015, portions of Assembly Row and Pike & Rose opening in 2015 and early 2016, growth in earnings at redevelopment and same-center properties, and the acquisition of the six previously unconsolidated Clarion joint venture properties in January 2016, partially offset by the sale of our Houston Street and Courtyard Shops properties in April 2015 and November 2015, respectively.
Other
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $2.4 million, or 2.6%, to $95.0 million in 2016 compared to $92.6 million in 2015. This increase is due primarily to an increase of $8.6 million due to higher borrowings, partially offset by a decrease of $6.2 million due to a lower overall weighted average borrowing rate.
Gross interest costs were $113.0 million and $110.7 million in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Capitalized interest was $18.0 million and $18.1 million in 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Early Extinguishment of Debt
The $19.1 million early extinguishment of debt in 2015 relates to the make-whole premium paid as part of the early redemption of our 6.20% senior notes in the second quarter of 2015, partially offset by the related net write-off of unamortized premium and debt fees.
Gain on Salesale of Real Estate and Change in Control of Interests
The $32.5 million gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests is primarily the result of our obtaining control of six properties when we acquired Clarion’s 70% interest in the partnership that owned those properties (see discussion in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements). The properties were previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting. We consolidated these assets effective January 13, 2016, and consequently recognized a gain of $25.7 million upon obtaining the controlling interest. 2016 also included a $1.8 million gain related to the May 2016 sale of a building in Coconut Grove, Florida by an unconsolidated joint venture (our share of the gain, net of noncontrolling interests, was $0.5 million) and a $4.9 million gain due to the reversal of the warranty reserve for condominium units at Santana Row, as the statutorily mandated latent construction defect period ended in third quarter 2016 and no further claims have beenwere filed.
The $28.3 million gain on sale of real estate for 2015 is due to the sale of our Houston Street property in April 2015 and the sale of our Courtyard Shops property in November 2015.

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014

     Change
 2015 2014 Dollars %
 (Dollar amounts in thousands)
Rental income$727,812
 $666,322
 $61,490
 9.2 %
Other property income11,810
 14,758
 (2,948) (20.0)%
Mortgage interest income4,390
 5,010
 (620) (12.4)%
Total property revenue744,012
 686,090
 57,922
 8.4 %
Rental expenses147,593
 135,417
 12,176
 9.0 %
Real estate taxes85,824
 76,506
 9,318
 12.2 %
Total property expenses233,417
 211,923
 21,494
 10.1 %
Property operating income (1)
510,595
 474,167
 36,428
 7.7 %
General and administrative expenses(35,645) (32,316) (3,329) 10.3 %
Depreciation and amortization(174,796) (170,814) (3,982) 2.3 %
Operating income300,154
 271,037
 29,117
 10.7 %
Other interest income149
 94
 55
 58.5 %
Income from real estate partnerships1,416
 1,243
 173
 13.9 %
Interest expense(92,553) (93,941) 1,388
 (1.5)%
Early extinguishment of debt(19,072) (10,545) (8,527) 80.9 %
Total other, net(110,060) (103,149) (6,911) 6.7 %
Income from continuing operations190,094
 167,888
 22,206
 13.2 %
Gain on sale of real estate28,330
 4,401
 23,929
 543.7 %
Net income218,424
 172,289
 46,135
 26.8 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(8,205) (7,754) (451) 5.8 %
Net income attributable to the Trust$210,219
 $164,535
 $45,684
 27.8 %
(1) Property operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See Item 6. Selected Financial Data for further discussion.

Property Revenues
Total property revenue increased $57.9 million, or 8.4%, to $744.0 million in 2015 compared to $686.1 million in 2014. The percentage occupied at our shopping centers decreased to 93.5% at December 31, 2015 compared to 94.7% at December 31, 2014. Changes in the components of property revenue are discussed below.
Rental Income
Rental income consists primarily of minimum rent, cost reimbursements from tenants and percentage rent. Rental income increased $61.5 million, or 9.2%, to $727.8 million in 2015 compared to $666.3 million in 2014 due primarily to the following:
an increase of $22.1 million from Assembly Row and Pike & Rose as portions of both projects opened beginning in second quarter 2014 through 2015,
an increase of $16.6 million attributable to properties acquired in 2015 and 2014,
an increase of $15.7 million at same-center properties due primarily to higher rental rates of approximately $10.0 million, a $4.0 million increase in recovery income (primarily the result of reimbursements for higher real estate taxes and other tenant reimbursables), and occupancy impacts of approximately $0.8 million, and
an increase of $10.4 million at redevelopment properties due primarily to the lease-up of our new 212 unit residential building at Santana Row and the lease-up of four of our retail redevelopments,
partially offset by,
a decrease of $3.8 million due to the sale of our Houston Street and Courtyard Shops properties in April 2015 and November 2015, respectively.

Other Property Income
Other property income decreased $2.9 million, or 20.0%, to $11.8 million in 2015 compared to $14.8 million in 2014. Included in other property income are items which, although recurring, inherently tend to fluctuate more than rental income from period to period, such as lease termination fees. This decrease is primarily due to lower lease termination and other fees at our same-center and redevelopment properties.
Property Expenses
Total property expenses increased $21.5 million, or 10.1%, to $233.4 million in 2015 compared to $211.9 million in 2014. Changes in the components of property expenses are discussed below.
Rental Expenses
Rental expenses increased $12.2 million, or 9.0%, to $147.6 million in 2015 compared to $135.4 million in 2014. This increase is primarily due to the following:
an increase of $5.3 million related to properties acquired in 2015 and 2014,
an increase of $4.3 million related to Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, as portions of these projects opened beginning in second quarter 2014,
an increase of $3.2 million in repairs and maintenance expenses at same-center and redevelopment properties primarily due to higher snow removal costs, and
an increase of $0.6 million in utilities at our same-center properties,
partially offset by
a decrease of $1.2 million due to the sale of our Houston Street and Courtyard Shops properties in April 2015 and November 2015, respectively.
As a result of the changes in rental income and rental expenses as discussed above, rental expenses as a percentage of rental income plus other property income increased to 20.0% for the year ended December 31, 2015 from 19.9% for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Real Estate Taxes
Real estate tax expense increased $9.3 million, or 12.2% to $85.8 million in 2015 compared to $76.5 million in 2014 due primarily to Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, higher assessments at our same-center and redevelopment properties, and properties acquired in 2015 and 2014, partially offset by the sale of our Houston Street and Courtyard Shops properties in April 2015 and November 2015, respectively.
Property Operating Income
Property operating income increased $36.4 million, or 7.7%, to $510.6 million in 2015 compared to $474.2 million in 2014. This increase is primarily due to portions of Assembly Row and Pike & Rose opening beginning in second quarter 2014, growth in earnings at same-center and redevelopment properties, and properties acquired in 2015 and 2014, partially offset by the sale of our Houston Street and Courtyard Shops properties in April 2015 and November 2015, respectively.
Other Operating Expense
General and Administrative Expense
General and administrative expense increased $3.3 million, or 10.3%, to $35.6 million in 2015 from $32.3 million in 2014. This increase is primarily due to higher personnel related costs and higher transaction costs.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $4.0 million, or 2.3%, to $174.8 million in 2015 from $170.8 million in 2014. This increase is due primarily to depreciation on Assembly Row and Pike & Rose and properties acquired in 2015, partially offset by accelerated depreciation in 2014 due to the change in use of a redevelopment property.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $29.1 million, or 10.7%, to $300.2 million in 2015 compared to $271.0 million in 2014. This increase is primarily due to growth in earnings at our same-center and redevelopment properties, portions of Assembly Row

and Pike & Rose opening beginning in second quarter 2014, and properties acquired in 2015 and 2014, partially offset by higher personnel related costs.
Other
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased $1.4 million, or 1.5%, to $92.6 million in 2015 compared to $93.9 million in 2014. This decrease is due primarily to the following:
a decrease of $12.2 million due to a lower overall weighted average borrowing rate, and
partially offset by
an increase of $8.1 million due to higher borrowings.
a decrease of $2.8 million in capitalized interest due primarily to Phase I of Assembly Row and Pike & Rose, as portions of both projects opened beginning second quarter 2014.
Gross interest costs were $110.7 million and $114.9 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Capitalized interest was $18.1 million and $21.0 million in 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Early Extinguishment of Debt
The $19.1 million early extinguishment of debt in 2015 relates to the make-whole premium paid as part of the early redemption of our 6.20% senior notes, partially offset by the related net write-off of unamortized premium and debt fees.
The $10.5 million early extinguishment of debt in 2014 relates to the make-whole premium paid as part of the early redemption of our 5.65% senior notes, the prepayment premium on our East Bay Bridge mortgage loan, and the related write-off of unamortized debt fees and mortgage premium balance.
Gain on sale of Real Estate
The $28.3 million gain on sale of real estate for 2015 is due to the sale of our Houston Street property in April 2015 and the
sale of our Courtyard Shops property in November 2015.
The $4.4 million gain on sale of real estate for 2014 is due to our portion of the gain resulting from the Partnership's sale of the fee interest in Pleasant Shops in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Due to the nature of our business and strategy, we typically generate significant amounts of cash from operations. The cash generated from operations is primarily paid to our common and preferred shareholders in the form of dividends. As a REIT, we must generally make annual distributions to shareholders of at least 90% of our taxable income.
Our short-term liquidity requirements consist primarily of normal recurring operating expenses, obligations under our capital and operating leases, regular debt service requirements (including debt service relating to additional or replacement debt, as well as scheduled debt maturities), recurring expenditures, non-recurring expenditures (such as tenant improvements and redevelopments) and dividends to common and preferred shareholders. Our long-term capital requirements consist primarily of maturities under our long-term debt agreements, development and redevelopment costs and potential acquisitions.

We intend to operate with and maintain a conservative capital structure that will allow us to maintain strong debt service coverage and fixed-charge coverage ratios as part of our commitment to investment-grade debt ratings. In the short and long term, we may seek to obtain funds through the issuance of additional equity, unsecured and/or secured debt financings, joint venture relationships relating to existing properties or new acquisitions, and property dispositions that are consistent with this conservative structure.
At December 31, 2016,2017, we had $23.4 million of cash and cash equivalents of $15.2 million and no$41.0 million outstanding balance on our revolving credit facility. On April 20, 2016, we upsized our $600.0$800.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility to $800.0 million and extended the maturity date towhich matures on April 20, 2020, subject to two six-month extensions at our option. In addition, we have an option (subject to bank approval) to increase the credit facility through an accordion feature to $1.5 billion. Our $275.0 million unsecured term loan that matures on November 21, 2018, subject to a one-year extension at our option, also has an option (subject to bank approval) to increase the term loan through an accordion feature to $350.0 million. As of December 31, 20162017, we had the capacity to issue up to $370.9$261.3 million in common shares under our ATM equity program.

For 20162017, the maximum amount of borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility was $251.5$344.0 million, the weighted average amount of borrowings outstanding was $77.3$147.5 million and the weighted average interest rate, before amortization of debt fees, was 1.3%. On March 7, 2016 we issued 1.0 million common shares at $149.43 per share, in an underwritten public offering, for net cash proceeds of $149.3 million. On July 12, 2016, we issued $250.0 million of fixed rate senior unsecured notes that mature on August 1, 2046 and bear interest at3.625%. The notes were offered at 97.756% of the principal amount with a yield to maturity of 3.75%. The net proceeds from this note offering after issuance discounts, underwriting fees, and other costs were$241.8 million1.9%. During 2017, we raised $716.9 million of net proceeds through three separate public offerings for a total of $575.0 million of senior unsecured notes with a weighted average coupon of 3.47% and term of 13 years and $150.0 million of 5.0% preferred shares in addition to $108.3 million raised under our ATM equity program. During 2018, we have $216.7only $10.5 million of debt maturing.maturing, in addition to our unsecured term loan mentioned above. We currently believe that cash flows from operations, cash on hand, our ATM equity program, our revolving credit facility and our general ability to access the capital markets will be sufficient to finance our operations and fund our debt service requirements and capital expenditures.
Our overall capital requirements during 20172018 will depend upon acquisition opportunities, the level of improvements and redevelopments on existing properties and the timing and cost of development of Assembly Row, Pike & Rose and future phases of Santana Row. While the amount of future expenditures will depend on numerous factors, we expect to continue to see higher levelsa reduced level of capital investments in our properties under development and redevelopment compared to 2017, which is the result of completing construction on Phase II at both Assembly Row and Pike & Rose construction of our next phase of Santana Row, and our redevelopment pipeline.in 2018. With respect to other capital investments related to our existing properties, we expect to incur levels consistent with prior years. Our capital investments will be funded on a short-term basis with cash flow from operations, cash on hand and/or our revolving credit facility, and on a long-term basis, with long-term debt or equity including shares issued under our ATM equity program. If necessary, we may access the debt or equity capital markets to finance significant acquisitions. Given our past ability to access the capital markets, we expect debt or equity to be available to us. Although there is no intent at this time, if market conditions deteriorate, we may also delay the timing of certain development and redevelopment projects as well as limit future acquisitions, reduce our operating expenditures, or re-evaluate our dividend policy.
In addition to conditions in the capital markets which could affect our ability to access those markets, the following factors could affect our ability to meet our liquidity requirements:
restrictions in our debt instruments or preferred shares may limit us from incurring debt or issuing equity at all, or on acceptable terms under then-prevailing market conditions; and
we may be unable to service additional or replacement debt due to increases in interest rates or a decline in our operating performance.
Summary of Cash Flows
 
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Cash provided by operating activities$419,254
 $359,835
$459,177
 $423,705
Cash used in investing activities(590,221) (353,763)(836,802) (590,221)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities173,289
 (32,977)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents2,322
 (26,905)
Cash provided by financing activities369,445
 168,838
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(8,180) 2,322
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year21,046
 47,951
23,368
 21,046
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year$23,368
 $21,046
$15,188
 $23,368

Net cash provided by operating activities increased $59.4$35.5 million to $419.3$459.2 million during 20162017 from $359.8$423.7 million during 2015.2016. The increase was primarily attributable to higher net income before certain non-cash items, timing of payments from tenants, and the timing of interest payments and otherrelated to operating costs.

Net cash used in investing activities increased $236.5$246.6 million to $836.8 million during 2017 from $590.2 million during 2016 from $353.8 million during 2015.2016. The increase in net cash used was primarily attributable to:
$150.7a $293.7 million increase in acquisitions of real estate, primarily due to the August 2017 acquisition of six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California,
a $80.0 million net increase in capital investmentsexpenditures and leasing costs as we continue to invest in Assembly Row, Pike & Rose, Assembly Row, Santana Row, and other current redevelopments, and
$97.4a $13.3 million decrease in proceedscash flows from mortgage notes receivable primarily due to the salepayoff of real estate, as we sold both Houston Street and Courtyard Shopsan $11.7 million note receivable in 2015,September 2016,
partially offset by
$11.4136.1 million decrease in acquisitionsnet proceeds primarily from the sale of real estate.

our property at 150 Post Street, three land parcels at Assembly Row, North Lake Commons, and a land parcel at our Bethesda Row property in 2017.
Net cash provided by financing activities increased $206.3$200.6 million to $173.3$369.4 million provided during 20162017 from $33.0$168.8 million used in 2015.during 2016. The increase was primarily attributable to:
$572.1 million net proceeds from the April 2015 redemptionJune 2017 issuance of $200.0$300.0 million and the December 2017 issuance of $175.0 million of 3.25% senior unsecured notes that mature on July 15, 2027 and $100.0 million of 4.50% notes that mature on December 1, 2044, compared to $241.8 million in net proceeds from the issuance of 3.625% senior notes with a make-whole premiumin July 2016,
$145.0 million in net proceeds from the September 29, 2017 issuance of $19.26,000 Series C Preferred Shares,
$41.0 million of borrowings on our revolving credit facility in 2017 as compared to $56.9 million of repayments in 2016,
a $218.2$12.8 million increase in contributions from noncontrolling interests primarily due to contributions to fund the $50.0 million partial repayment of the Plaza El Segundo mortgage loan, and
an $8.9 million decrease in distributions to and redemptions of noncontrolling interests primarily due to the 2016 acquisition of the 10% noncontrolling interest of a partnership which owns a project in Southern California,
partially offset by
a $210.5 million decrease in net proceeds from the issuance of common shares as we issuedprimarily due to our March 2016 issuance of 1.0 million common shares at $149.43 per share in an underwritten public offering, in March 2016, and we sold 1.2 million common shares under our ATM equity program at a weighted average price of $152.92 during 2016, compared to 0.8 million common shares under our ATM equity program at a weighted average price of $135.01$132.56 during 2015,2017,
the December 2017 redemption of $150.0 million of senior notes with a make-whole premium of $11.9 million, and
a $131.8 million decrease in repayment of mortgages, capital leases and notes payable due to the payoff of $34.4 million of mortgage loans on April 1, 2016, compared to the payoff of seven mortgages totaling $165.1 million in 2015.
partially offset by
$241.8 million in net proceeds from the issuance of 3.625% senior notes in July 2016, compared to $456.2 million in net proceeds from the re-opening of the 4.50% senior notes in March 2015 and the issuance of 2.55% senior notes in September 2015,
a $110.4 million increase in net repayments on our revolving credit facility,
a $24.4$15.3 million increase in dividends paid to shareholders due to an increase in the dividend rate and increaseda higher number of shares outstanding, andoutstanding.
$13.0 million acquisition of the 10% noncontrolling interest of a partnership which owns a project in Southern California.

Contractual Commitments
The following table provides a summary of our fixed, noncancelable obligations as of December 31, 20162017:
 
Commitments Due by PeriodCommitments Due by Period
Total 
Less Than
1 Year
 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 
After 5
Years
Total 
Less Than
1 Year
 1-3 Years 3-5 Years 
After 5
Years
(In thousands)
Fixed rate debt (principal and interest)(1)$3,953,012
 $328,834
 $498,118
 $622,547
 $2,503,513
$4,632,932
 $407,626
 $305,997
 $838,746
 $3,080,563
Fixed and variable rate debt - our share of unconsolidated real estate partnerships (principal and interest)30,825
 752
 20,610
 9,463
 
Capital lease obligations (principal and interest)177,232
 5,797
 11,600
 11,600
 148,235
171,435
 5,800
 11,600
 11,610
 142,425
Variable rate debt (principal only)(2)
 
 
 
 
41,000
 
 41,000
 
 
Operating leases185,345
 2,070
 6,195
 6,382
 170,698
211,831
 4,583
 9,486
 9,630
 188,132
Real estate commitments70,070
 2,570
 
 
 67,500
67,500
 
 
 
 67,500
Development, redevelopment, and capital improvement obligations429,246
 351,972
 77,274
 
 
326,631
 263,610
 63,021
 
 
Contractual operating obligations47,769
 18,382
 19,839
 9,488
 60
58,490
 28,013
 24,997
 5,480
 
Hotel joint venture obligations (3)16,092
 12,873
 3,219
 
 
Total contractual obligations$4,878,766
 $722,498
 $616,245
 $650,017
 $2,890,006
$5,540,644
 $710,384
 $476,711
 $874,929
 $3,478,620
 _____________________
(1)
Fixed rate debt includes our $275.0 million term loan as the rate is effectively fixed by two interest rate swap agreements.
(2)Variable rate debt includes our revolving credit facility, which currently has no balance$41.0 million outstanding and bears interest at LIBOR plus 0.825%.
(3)Amounts include our share of our hotel joint venture construction related obligations.
In addition to the amounts set forth in the table above and other liquidity requirements previously discussed, the following potential commitments exist:
(a) Under the terms of the Congressional Plaza partnership agreement, a minority partner has the right to require us and the other minority partner to purchase its 29.47%26.63% interest in Congressional Plaza at the interest’s then-current fair market value. If the other minority partner defaults in their obligation, we must purchase the full interest. Based on management’s current estimate of fair market value as of December 31, 20162017, our estimated liability upon exercise of the put option would range from approximately $89$81 million to $93$85 million.

(b) Under the terms of various other partnership agreements, the partners have the right to exchange their operating partnership units for cash or the same number of our common shares, at our option. As of December 31, 20162017, a total of 763,797787,962 operating partnership units are outstanding.
(c) The other member in Montrose Crossing has the right to require us to purchase all of its 10.1% interest in Montrose Crossing at the interest's then-current fair market value. If the other member fails to exercise its put option, we have the right to purchase its interest on or after December 27, 2021 at fair market value. Based on management’s current estimate of fair market value as of December 31, 20162017, our estimated maximum liability upon exercise of the put option would range from approximately $9$12 million to $10$13 million.
(d) Two of the members in Plaza El Segundo have the right to require us to purchase their 10.0% and 11.8% ownership interests at the interests' then-current fair market value. If the members fail to exercise their put options, we have the right to purchase each of their interests on or after December 30, 2026 at fair market value. Based on management’s current estimate of fair market value as of December 31, 20162017, our estimated maximum liability upon exercise of the put option would range from approximately $21$26 million to $24$29 million. Also, we exercised our option to acquire the preferred interest of a member in our Plaza El Segundo partnership for $4.9 million. The transaction is expected to close in 2018.
(e) Effective January 1, 2017, the other member in The Grove at Shrewsbury and Brook 35 has the right to require us to purchase all of its approximately 4.8% interest in The Grove at Shrewsbury and approximately 8.8% interest in Brook 35 at the interests' then-current fair market value. Based on management's current estimate of fair market value as of December 31, 2016,2017, our estimated maximum liability upon exercise of the put option would range from $10$9 million to $11$10 million.
(f) At December 31, 20162017, we had letters of credit outstanding of approximately $1.3 million.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Other than the items disclosed in the Contractual Commitments Table, we have no off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 20162017 that are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Debt Financing Arrangements
The following is a summary of our total debt outstanding as of December 31, 20162017:

Description of Debt 
Original
Debt
Issued
 Principal Balance as of December 31, 2016 Stated Interest Rate as of December 31, 2016 Maturity Date 
Original
Debt
Issued
 Principal Balance as of December 31, 2017 Stated Interest Rate as of December 31, 2017 Maturity Date
 (Dollars in thousands)     (Dollars in thousands)    
Mortgages payable              
Secured fixed rate              
Plaza El Segundo Acquired
 $175,000
 6.33% August 5, 2017
The Grove at Shrewsbury (East) Acquired
 42,536
 5.82% October 1, 2017
The Grove at Shrewsbury (West) Acquired
 10,792
 6.38% March 1, 2018 Acquired
 $10,545
 6.38% March 1, 2018
Rollingwood Apartments 24,050
 21,283
 5.54% May 1, 2019 24,050
 20,820
 5.54% May 1, 2019
The Shops at Sunset Place Acquired
 68,634
 5.62% September 1, 2020 Acquired
 66,603
 5.62% September 1, 2020
29th Place Acquired
 4,553
 5.91% January 31, 2021 Acquired
 4,341
 5.91% January 31, 2021
Sylmar Towne Center Acquired
 17,362
 5.39% June 6, 2021
Plaza Del Sol Acquired
 8,579
 5.23% December 1, 2021
THE AVENUE at White Marsh 52,705
 52,705
 3.35% January 1, 2022 52,705
 52,705
 3.35% January 1, 2022
Montrose Crossing 80,000
 72,726
 4.20% January 10, 2022 80,000
 71,054
 4.20% January 10, 2022
Azalea Acquired
 40,000
 3.73% November 1, 2025
Bell Gardens Acquired
 13,184
 4.06% August 1, 2026
Plaza El Segundo 125,000
 125,000
 3.83% June 5, 2027
The Grove at Shrewsbury (East) 43,600
 43,600
 3.77% September 1, 2027
Brook 35 11,500
 11,500
 4.65% July 1, 2029 11,500
 11,500
 4.65% July 1, 2029
Chelsea Acquired
 6,576
 5.36% January 15, 2031 Acquired
 6,268
 5.36% January 15, 2031
Subtotal   466,305
      491,561
   
Net unamortized premium and debt issuance costs   4,812
      (56)   
Total mortgages payable   471,117
      491,505
   
Notes payable              
Unsecured fixed rate              
Term Loan (1) 275,000
 275,000
 LIBOR + 0.90%
 November 21, 2018 275,000
 275,000
 LIBOR + 0.90%
 November 21, 2018
Various 7,239
 5,247
 11.31% Various through 2028 7,239
 4,819
 11.31% Various through 2028
Unsecured variable rate              
Revolving credit facility (2) 800,000
 
 LIBOR + 0.825%
 April 20, 2020 800,000
 41,000
 LIBOR + 0.825%
 April 20, 2020
Subtotal   280,247
      320,819
   
Net unamortized debt issuance cost   (1,096)   
Net unamortized debt issuance costs   (554)   
Total notes payable   279,151
      320,265
   
Senior notes and debentures              
Unsecured fixed rate              
5.90% notes 150,000
 150,000
 5.90% April 1, 2020
2.55% notes 250,000
 250,000
 2.55% January 15, 2021 250,000
 250,000
 2.55% January 15, 2021
3.00% notes 250,000
 250,000
 3.00% August 1, 2022 250,000
 250,000
 3.00% August 1, 2022
2.75% notes 275,000
 275,000
 2.75% June 1, 2023 275,000
 275,000
 2.75% June 1, 2023
3.95% notes 300,000
 300,000
 3.95% January 15, 2024 300,000
 300,000
 3.95% January 15, 2024
7.48% debentures 50,000
 29,200
 7.48% August 15, 2026 50,000
 29,200
 7.48% August 15, 2026
3.25% notes 475,000
 475,000
 3.25% July 15, 2027
6.82% medium term notes 40,000
 40,000
 6.82% August 1, 2027 40,000
 40,000
 6.82% August 1, 2027
4.50% notes 450,000
 450,000
 4.50% December 1, 2044 550,000
 550,000
 4.50% December 1, 2044
3.625% notes 250,000
 250,000
 3.625% August 1, 2046 250,000
 250,000
 3.625% August 1, 2046
Subtotal   1,994,200
      2,419,200
   
Net unamortized (discount)/premium and debt issuance costs   (17,606)   
Net unamortized discount and debt issuance costs   (17,760)   
Total senior notes and debentures   1,976,594
      2,401,440
   
Capital lease obligations              
Various   71,590
 Various
 Various through 2106   71,556
 Various
 Various through 2106
Total debt and capital lease obligations   $2,798,452
      $3,284,766
   
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1)
We entered into two interest rate swap agreements that fix the LIBOR portion of the interest rate on the term loan at 1.72%. The spread on the term loan is 90 basis points resulting in a fixed rate of 2.62%.
2)
The maximum amount drawn under our revolving credit facility during 20162017 was $251.5$344.0 million and the weighted average effective interest rate on borrowings under our revolving credit facility, before amortization of debt fees, was 1.30%1.9%.

Our revolving credit facility, term loan and other debt agreements include financial and other covenants that may limit our operating activities in the future. As of December 31, 20162017, we were in compliance with all of the financial and other covenants.covenants related to our revolving credit facility, term loan, and senior notes. Additionally, as of December 31, 2017, we were in compliance with all of the financial and other covenants that could trigger loan default on our mortgage loans. If we were to breach any of our debtthese financial and other covenants and did not cure the breach within an applicable cure period, our lenders could require us to repay the debt immediately and, if the debt is secured, could immediately begin proceedings to take

possession of the property securing the loan. Many of our debt arrangements, including our public notes, term loan and our revolving credit facility, are cross-defaulted, which means that the lenders under those debt arrangements can put us in default and require immediate repayment of their debt if we breach and fail to cure a default under certain of our other debt obligations. As a result, any default under our debt covenants could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, our results of operations, our ability to meet our obligations and the market value of our shares. Our organizational documents do not limit the level or amount of debt that we may incur.
The following is a summary of our scheduled principal repayments as of December 31, 20162017:
 
Unsecured Secured Capital Lease Total Unsecured Secured Capital Lease Total 
(In thousands) (In thousands) 
2017$462
 $222,445
 $38
 $222,945
  
2018275,513
(1)15,477
 37
 291,027
  $275,506
(1)$16,228
 $41
 $291,775
  
2019567
 25,006
 42
 25,615
  563
 25,820
 42
 26,425
  
2020150,629
(2)64,687
 46
 215,362
  41,624
(2)65,539
 46
 107,209
  
2021250,700
 5,984
 51
 256,735
  250,694
 30,541
 51
 281,286
  
2022250,771
 117,018
 56
 367,845
  
Thereafter1,596,576
  132,706
 71,376
 1,800,658
  1,920,861
  236,415
 71,320
 2,228,596
  
$2,274,447
  $466,305
 $71,590
 $2,812,342
(3)$2,740,019
  $491,561
 $71,556
 $3,303,136
(3)
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1)Our $275.0 million unsecured term loan matures on November 21, 2018, subject to a one-year extension at our option.
2)
Our $800.0 million revolving credit facility matures on April 20, 2020, subject to two six-month extensions at our option. As of December 31, 20162017, there was no$41.0 million outstanding balance under this credit facility.
3)
The total debt maturities differs from the total reported on the consolidated balance sheet due to the unamortized net premium/(discount) and debt issuance costs on certain mortgage loans, notes payable, and senior notes as of December 31, 20162017.
Interest Rate Hedging
We may use derivative instruments to manage exposure to variable interest rate risk. We generally enter into interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to variable interest rate risk and treasury locks to manage the risk of interest rates rising prior to the issuance of debt. We enter into derivative instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges and do not enter into derivative instruments for speculative purposes.
The interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. We assess effectiveness of our cash flow hedges both at inception and on an ongoing basis. The effective portion of changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) income which is included in accumulated other comprehensive lossincome (loss) on our consolidated balance sheet and our consolidated statement of shareholders' equity. Our cash flow hedges become ineffective if critical terms of the hedging instrument and the debt instrument do not perfectly match such as notional amounts, settlement dates, reset dates, calculation period and LIBOR rate. In addition, we evaluate the default risk of the counterparty by monitoring the credit worthiness of the counterparty which includes reviewing debt ratings and financial performance. However, management does not anticipate non-performance by the counterparty. If a cash flow hedge is deemed ineffective, the ineffective portion of changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recognized in earnings in the period affected.
As of December 31, 20162017, we are party to two interest rate swap agreements that effectively fixed the rate on the term loan at 2.62%. Both swaps were designated and qualified as cash flow hedges and were recorded at fair value. Hedge ineffectiveness has not impacted earnings in 2017, 2016 2015 and 2014,2015, and we do not anticipate it will have a significant effect in the future.

REIT Qualification
We intend to maintain our qualification as a REIT under Section 856(c) of the Code. As a REIT, we generally will not be subject to corporate federal income taxes on income we distribute to our shareholders as long as we satisfy certain technical requirements of the Code, including the requirement to distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to our shareholders.

Funds From Operations
Funds from operations (“FFO”) is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of real estate companies’ operating performance. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”) defines FFO as follows: net income, computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and excluding extraordinary items and gains and losses on the sale of real estate, and impairment write-downs of depreciable real estate. We compute FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition, and we have historically reported our FFO available for common shareholders in addition to our net income and net cash provided by operating activities. It should be noted that FFO:
does not represent cash flows from operating activities in accordance with GAAP (which, unlike FFO, generally reflects all cash effects of transactions and other events in the determination of net income);
should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of our performance; and
is not necessarily indicative of cash flow as a measure of liquidity or ability to fund cash needs, including the payment of dividends.
We consider FFO available for common shareholders a meaningful, additional measure of operating performance primarily because it excludes the assumption that the value of the real estate assets diminishes predictably over time, as implied by the historical cost convention of GAAP and the recording of depreciation. We use FFO primarily as one of several means of assessing our operating performance in comparison with other REITs. Comparison of our presentation of FFO to similarly titled measures for other REITs may not necessarily be meaningful due to possible differences in the application of the NAREIT definition used by such REITs.
An increase or decrease in FFO available for common shareholders does not necessarily result in an increase or decrease in aggregate distributions because our Board of Trustees is not required to increase distributions on a quarterly basis unless necessary for us to maintain REIT status. However, we must distribute at least 90% of our taxable income to remain qualified as a REIT. Therefore, a significant increase in FFO will generally require an increase in distributions to shareholders although not necessarily on a proportionate basis.
The reconciliation of net income to FFO available for common shareholders is as follows:

Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
Net income$258,883
 $218,424
 $172,289
$297,870
 $258,883
 $218,424
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(8,973) (8,205) (7,754)(7,956) (8,973) (8,205)
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net(31,133) (28,330) (4,401)(77,632) (31,133) (28,330)
Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets169,198
 154,232
 154,060
188,719
 169,198
 154,232
Amortization of initial direct costs of leases16,875
 15,026
 12,391
19,124
 16,875
 15,026
Funds from operations404,850
 351,147
 326,585
420,125
 404,850
 351,147
Dividends on preferred shares(1)(541) (541) (541)(1,917) (541) (541)
Income attributable to operating partnership units3,145
 3,398
 3,027
3,143
 3,145
 3,398
Income attributable to unvested shares(1,095) (1,147) (1,474)(1,374) (1,095) (1,147)
Funds from operations available for common shareholders (1)(2)$406,359
 $352,857
 $327,597
$419,977
 $406,359
 $352,857
Weighted average number of common shares, diluted (2)(1)71,869
 69,920
 68,410
73,122
 71,869
 69,920
          
Funds from operations available for common shareholders, per diluted share (1)(2)$5.65
 $5.05
 $4.79
$5.74
 $5.65
 $5.05
_____________________
(1)For the year ended December 31, 2017, dividends on our Series 1 preferred stock are not deducted in the calculation of FFO available to common shareholders, as the related shares are dilutive and included in "weighted average common shares, diluted." The weighted average common shares used to compute FFO per diluted common share also includes

operating partnership units that were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS. Conversion of these operating partnership units is dilutive in the computation of FFO per diluted common share but is anti-dilutive for the computation of diluted EPS for the periods presented.
(2)If the $19.1$12.3 million and the $10.5$19.1 million early extinguishment of debt charge incurred in 20152017 and 2014,2015, respectively, was excluded, our FFO available for common shareholders for 20152017 and 20142015 would have been $371.9$432.2 million and $338.1$371.9 million, respectively, and FFO available for common shareholders, per diluted share would have been $5.32$5.91 and $4.94,$5.32, respectively.
(2)The weighted average common shares used to compute FFO per diluted common share includes operating partnership units that were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS. Conversion of these operating partnership units is dilutive in the computation of FFO per diluted common share but is anti-dilutive for the computation of diluted EPS for the periods presented.

ITEM 7A.    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Our use of financial instruments, such as debt instruments, subjects us to market risk which may affect our future earnings and cash flows, as well as the fair value of our assets. Market risk generally refers to the risk of loss from changes in interest rates and market prices. We manage our market risk by attempting to match anticipated inflow of cash from our operating, investing and financing activities with anticipated outflow of cash to fund debt payments, dividends to common and preferred shareholders, investments, capital expenditures and other cash requirements.
We may enter into certain types of derivative financial instruments to further reduce interest rate risk. We use interest rate protection and swap agreements, for example, to convert some of our variable rate debt to a fixed-rate basis or to hedge anticipated financing transactions. We use derivatives for hedging purposes rather than speculation and do not enter into financial instruments for trading purposes. As of December 31, 20162017, we were party to two interest rate swap agreements that effectively fix the rate on the $275.0 million term loan at 2.62%.
Interest Rate Risk
The following discusses the effect of hypothetical changes in market rates of interest on interest expense for our variable rate debt and on the fair value of our total outstanding debt, including our fixed-rate debt. Interest rate risk amounts were determined by considering the impact of hypothetical interest rates on our debt. Quoted market prices were used to estimate the fair value of our marketable senior notes and debentures and discounted cash flow analysis is generally used to estimate the fair value of our mortgages and notes payable. Considerable judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. This analysis does not purport to take into account all of the factors that may affect our debt, such as the effect that a changing interest rate environment could have on the overall level of economic activity or the action that our management might take to reduce our exposure to the change. This analysis assumes no change in our financial structure.

Fixed Interest Rate Debt
The majority of our outstanding debt obligations (maturing at various times through 2046 or, with respect to capital lease obligations through 2106) have fixed interest rates which limit the risk of fluctuating interest rates. However, interest rate fluctuations may affect the fair value of our fixed rate debt instruments. At December 31, 20162017, we had $2.7$3.2 billion of fixed-rate debt outstanding, including our $275.0 million term loan as the rate is effectively fixed by two interest rate swap agreements; we also had capital lease obligations of $71.6 million. If market interest rates used to calculate the fair value on our fixed-rate debt instruments at December 31, 20162017 had been 1.0% higher, the fair value of those debt instruments on that date would have decreased by approximately $176.9$239.4 million. If market interest rates used to calculate the fair value on our fixed-rate debt instruments at December 31, 20162017 had been 1.0% lower, the fair value of those debt instruments on that date would have increased by approximately $205.3$276.4 million.
Variable Interest Rate Debt
Generally, we believe that our primary interest rate risk is due to fluctuations in interest rates on our variable rate debt. At December 31, 20162017, we had no$41.0 million of variable rate debt outstanding. Based upon this amount of variable rate debt and the specific terms, if market interest rates increased 1.0%, our annual interest expense woud increase by approximately $0.4 million with a corresponding decrease in our net income and cash flows for the year. Conversely, if market rates decreased 1.0%, our annual interest expense would decrease by approximately $0.4 million with a corresponding increase in our net income and cash flows for the year.
ITEM 8.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Our consolidated financial statements and supplementary data are included as a separate section of 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
Quarterly AssessmentManagement's Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We carried out an assessment as of December 31, 2016 of the effectiveness of the design and operation of ourThe Trust maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and our internal control over financial reporting. This assessment was done15d-15(e) under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. Rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") require that we present the conclusions of our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer about the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and the conclusions of our management about the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of the period covered by this annual report.

Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Certifications
Included as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K are forms of “Certification” of our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer. The forms of Certification are required in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. This section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K that you are currently reading is the information concerning the assessment referred to in the Section 302 certifications and this information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in ourthe reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act reports, such as this report on Form 10-K, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’sSEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to ourthe Trust’s management, including our President andits Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President-ChiefChief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Thesedisclosures. Because of inherent limitations, disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of disclosure controls and procedures are based closely onmet.
Our management, with the definitionparticipation of “disclosure controls and procedures” in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act. Rules adopted by the SEC require that we present the conclusions of theTrust’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, aboutevaluated the effectiveness of ourthe design and operation of the Trust’s disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2017. Based on that evaluation, the endTrust’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2017, the period covered by this annual report.Trust’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
EstablishingThe Trust’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Presidentthe Trust’s principal executive and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President-Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate,principal financial officers and effected by our employees, includingBoard of Trustees, management and our Board of Trustees,other personnel, 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 in the United States of America. This processAmerica (GAAP) and includes those policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect theour transactions and dispositionsdisposition of our assets in reasonable detail;assets;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization procedures we have established;of management and our Trustees; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of any of our assets in circumstances that could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements.
Limitations on the Effectiveness
Because of Controls
Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures orits inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting willmay not prevent all errors and fraud. In designing and evaluating our control system, management recognized thator detect misstatements. Projections of any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assuranceeffectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, that may affect our operation have been or will be detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management’s override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that cannot be anticipated at the present time, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because
We assessed the effectiveness of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and may not be detected.
Scope of the Evaluations
The evaluation by our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer of our disclosure controls and procedures and ourTrust’s internal control over financial reporting included a reviewas of our procedures and procedures performed by internal audit, as well as discussions with our Disclosure Committee and others in our organization, as appropriate.December 31, 2017. In conductingmaking this evaluation, our managementassessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework.Control-Integrated Framework (2013) In the course of the evaluation, we sought to identify data errors, control problems or acts of fraud and to confirm that appropriate corrective action, including process improvements, were being undertaken. The evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial

reporting is done on a quarterly basis, so that the conclusions concerning the effectiveness of such controls can be reported in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K.
Our internal control over financial reporting is also assessed on an ongoing basis by personnel in our accounting department and by our independent auditors in connection with their audit and review activities. The overall goals of these various evaluation activities are to monitor our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting and to make modifications as necessary. Our intent in this regard is that the disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting will be maintained and updated (including with improvements and corrections) as conditions warrant. Among other matters, we sought in our evaluation to determine whether there were any “significant deficiencies” or “material weaknesses” in our internal control over financial reporting, or whether we had identified any acts of fraud involving personnel who have a significant role in our internal control over financial reporting. This information is important both for the evaluation generally and because the Section 302 certifications require that our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer disclose that information to the Audit Committee of our Board of Trustees and our independent auditors and also require us to report on related matters in this section of the Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Auditing Standard No. 5, a “deficiency” in internal control over financial reporting exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis. A “significant deficiency” is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough to merit attention by those responsible for oversight of the company’s financial reporting. A “material weakness” is defined in Auditing Standard No. 5 as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. We also sought to deal with other control matters in the evaluation, and in any case in which a problem was identified, we considered what revision, improvement and/or correction was necessary to be made in accordance with our on-going procedures.
Periodic Evaluation and Conclusion of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report.. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officerassessment and Chief Financial Officercriteria, management concluded that such controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report and provides reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Periodic Evaluation and Conclusion of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our internal control over financial reporting as of the end of our most recent fiscal year. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that suchTrust's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of the end of our most recent fiscal year and provides reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.December 31, 2017.
Statement of Our Management
Our management has issued a report on its assessment of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting, which appears on page F-2 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Statement of Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Grant Thornton LLP, ourthe independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Trust's consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued an attestation report on the Trust’sTrust's internal control over financial reporting, which appears on page F-3F-2 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our fourth fiscal quarter of 20162017 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


ITEM 9B.    OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.


PART III
Certain information required in Part III is omitted from this Report but is incorporated herein by reference from our Proxy Statement for the 20172018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (as amended or supplemented, the “Proxy Statement”).
ITEM 10.    TRUSTEES, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The tables and narrative in the Proxy Statement identifying our Trustees and Board committees under the caption “Election of Trustees” and “Corporate Governance”, the sections of the Proxy Statement entitled “Executive Officers” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” and other information included in the Proxy Statement required by this Item 10 are incorporated herein by reference.
We have adopted a Code of Ethics, which is applicable to our Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers. The Code of Ethics is available in the Corporate Governance section of the Investors section of our website at www.federalrealty.com.
ITEM 11.    EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The sections of the Proxy Statement entitled “Summary Compensation Table,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” “Compensation Committee Report,” “Trustee Compensation” and “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and other information included in the Proxy Statement required by this Item 11 are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12.    SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
The sections of the Proxy Statement entitled “Share Ownership” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” and other information included in the Proxy Statement required by this Item 12 are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 13.    CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND TRUSTEE INDEPENDENCE
The sections of the Proxy Statement entitled “Certain Relationship and Related Transactions” and “Independence of Trustees” and other information included in the Proxy Statement required by this Item 13 are incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The sections of the Proxy Statement entitled “Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Relationship with Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and other information included in the Proxy Statement required by this Item 14 are incorporated herein by reference.

PART IV
ITEM 15.    EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)(1) Financial Statements
Our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are included as a separate section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K commencing on page F-1.
 
(2) Financial Statement Schedules
Our financial statement schedules are included in a separate section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K commencing on page F-31.
 
(3) Exhibits
A list
(b) The following documents are filed as exhibits are filed as part of, exhibitsor incorporated by reference info, this report:


EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No.
Description
3.1
Declaration of Trust of Federal Realty Investment Trust dated May 5, 1999 as amended by the Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Federal Realty Investment Trust dated May 6, 2004, as corrected by the Certificate of Correction of Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Federal Realty Investment Trust dated June 17, 2004, as amended by the Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Federal Realty Investment Trust dated May 6, 2009 (previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to thisthe Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-160009) and incorporated herein by reference)
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Federal Realty Investment Trust dated February 12, 2003, as amended October 29, 2003, May 5, 2004, February 17, 2006, May 6, 2009, and November 2, 2016 (previously files a Exhibit 3.2 to the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K is set forth onfor the Exhibit Index immediately preceding such exhibitsyear ended December 31, 2016 (File No. 1-07533) and is incorporated herein by reference.reference)
 
(b) See4.1
Specimen Common Share certificate (previously filed as Exhibit Index4(i) to the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
 
(c) Not Applicable4.2
Articles Supplementary relating to the 5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 13, 2007, (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
4.3** Indenture dated December 1, 1993 related to the Trust’s 7.48% Debentures due August 15, 2026; and 6.82% Medium Term Notes due August 1, 2027; (previously filed as Exhibit 4(a) to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 33-51029), and amended on Form S-3 (File No. 33-63687), filed on December 13, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.4
** Indenture dated September 1, 1998 related to the Trust’s 5.90% Notes due 2020; 3.00% Notes due 2022; 2.75% Notes due 2023; 3.95% Notes due 2024; 4.50% Notes due 2044; 2.55% Notes due 2021; 3.625% Notes due 2046; 3.25% Notes due 2027 (previously filed as Exhibit 4(a) to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-63619) filed on September 17, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.5
Articles Supplementary relating to the 5.000% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (previously filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 1-07533), filed on September 29, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.6
Deposit Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2017, by and among Federal Realty Investment Trust, American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, LLC, as Depository, and all holders from time to time of Receipt (previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 1-07533), filed on September 29, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.7
Specimen certificate relating to the 5.000% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (previously filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Trust's Registration Statement on Form 8-A (File No. 1-07533), filed on September 29, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.1
* Severance Agreement between the Trust and Donald C. Wood dated February 22, 1999 (previously filed as a portion of Exhibit 10 to the Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 (File No. 1-07533) (the "1999 1Q Form 10-Q") and incorporated herein by reference)
10.2
* Executive Agreement between Federal Realty Investment Trust and Donald C. Wood dated February 22, 1999 (previously filed as a portion of Exhibit 10 to the 1999 1Q Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference)
10.3
* Amendment to Executive Agreement between Federal Realty Investment Trust and Donald C. Wood dated February 16, 2005 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 1-07533) (the “2004 Form 10-K”) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.4
2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Trust’s S-8 Registration Number 333-60364 filed on May 7, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.5
* Health Coverage Continuation Agreement between Federal Realty Investment Trust and Donald C. Wood dated February 16, 2005 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.26 to the 2004 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.6
* Severance Agreement between the Trust and Dawn M. Becker dated April 19, 2000 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.26 to the Trust’s 2005 2Q Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference)
10.7
* Amendment to Severance Agreement between the Trust and Dawn M. Becker dated February 16, 2005 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.27 to the 2004 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)


Exhibit
No.
Description
10.8
Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for awards made under the Trust’s 2003 Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.28 to the 2004 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.9
Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for long term vesting and retention awards for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 (File No. 1-07533) (the "2010 Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference)
10.10
Form of Option Award Agreement for awards made under the Trust’s 2003 Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of the 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.32 to the 2005 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.11
Amended and Restated 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.34 to the Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.12
* Amendment to Severance Agreement between the Trust and Donald C. Wood dated January 1, 2009 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.26 to the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 1-07533) (“the 2008 Form 10-K”) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.13
* Second Amendment to Executive Agreement between the Trust and Donald C. Wood dated January 1, 2009 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.27 to the Trust’s 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.14
* Amendment to Health Coverage Continuation Agreement between the Trust and Donald C. Wood dated January 1, 2009 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.28 to the Trust’s 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.15
* Second Amendment to Severance Agreement between the Trust and Dawn M. Becker dated January 1, 2009 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.30 to the Trust’s 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.16
2010 Performance Incentive Plan (previously filed as Appendix A to the Trust’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (File No. 01-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.17
Amendment to 2010 Performance Incentive Plan (“the 2010 Plan”) (previously filed as Appendix A to the Trust’s Proxy Statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (File No. 01-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.18
* Restricted Share Award Agreement between the Trust and Donald C. Wood dated October 12, 2010 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 (File No. 01-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.19
Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program and the Trust’s Annual Incentive Bonus Program and basic awards with annual vesting for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.34 to the Trust’s 2010 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.20
Form of Option Award Agreement for awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.38 to the Trust’s 2010 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.21
Form of Option Award Agreement for front loaded awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.39 to the Trust’s 2010 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.22
Form of Option Award Agreement for basic options awarded out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.40 to the Trust’s 2010 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.23
Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement, dated as of February 10, 2011, between the Trust and Dawn M. Becker (previously filed as Exhibit 10.41 to the Trust’s 2010 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.24
Credit Agreement dated as of July 7, 2011, by and among the Trust, as Borrower, the financial institutions party thereto and their permitted assignees under Section 12.6., as Lenders, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, PNC Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as a Lead Arranger and Book Manager, and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as a Lead Arranger and Book Manager (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-07533), filed on July 11, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference)

Exhibit
No.
Description
10.25
Term Loan Agreement dated as of November 22, 2011, by and among the Trust, as Borrower, the financial institutions party thereto and their permitted assignees under Section 12.6., as Lenders, PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Capital One, N.A., Syndication Agent, PNC Capital Markets, LLC, as a Lead Arranger and Book Manager, and Capital One, N.A., as a Lead Arranger and Book Manager (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-07533), filed on November 28, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.26
Revised Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for front loaded awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (File No. 1-07533) (the "2012 Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference)
10.27
Revised Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for long-term vesting and retention awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the Trust's 2012 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.28
Revised Form of Performance Share Award Agreement for shares awarded out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.37 to the Trust's 2012 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.29
Revised Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program and the Trust’s Annual Incentive Bonus Program and basic awards with annual vesting for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.38 to the Trust's 2012 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.30
First Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2013, by and among Federal Realty Investment Trust, each of the Lenders party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-07533), filed on April 26, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.31
First Amendment to the Term Loan Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2013, by and among Federal Realty Investment Trust, each of the Lenders party thereto, and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (previously filed as Exhibit 10.40 to the Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference
10.32
Second Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2014, by and among Federal Realty Investment Trust, each of the Lenders party thereto, and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-07533), filed on September 2, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.33
Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2016, by and among Federal Realty Investment Trust, each of the Lenders party thereto, and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust's Current Report on Form 8K (File No. 1-07533), filed on April 26, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.34
Third Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2016, by and among Federal Realty Investment Trust, each of the Lenders party thereto, and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-07533), filed on April 26, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.35
Severance Agreement between the Trust and Daniel Guglielmone dated August 15, 2016 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 (File No. 1-07533 and incorporated herein by reference)
21.1
23.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101
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* Management contract or compensatory plan required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 15(b) of Form 10-K.
** Pursuant to Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(4)(iii), the Trust by this filing agrees, upon request, to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission a copy of other instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of the Trust.
ITEM 16.    FORM 10-K SUMMARY
Not applicable.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized this February 13, 20172018.
 
  
 Federal Realty Investment Trust
  
By:
/S/    DONALD C. WOOD        
 
Donald C. Wood
President, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacity and on the dates indicated. Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints each of Donald C. Wood and Dawn M. Becker as his or her attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution for him or her in any and all capacities, to sign any or all amendments to this Report and to file same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, granting unto such attorney-in-fact and agent full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary in connection with such matters and hereby ratifying and confirming all that such attorney-in-fact and agent or his or her substitutes may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
 
Signature  Title Date
   
/S/    DONALD C. WOOD
  President, Chief Executive Officer and February 13, 20172018
Donald C. Wood Trustee (Principal Executive Officer) 
     
/S/    DANIEL GUGLIELMONE
  Executive Vice President-Chief Financial February 13, 20172018
Daniel Guglielmone Officer and Treasurer (Principal  
  Financial and Accounting Officer)  
   
/S/    JOSEPH S. VASSALLUZZO
  Non-Executive Chairman February 13, 20172018
Joseph S. Vassalluzzo    
   
/S/    JON E. BORTZ
  Trustee February 13, 20172018
Jon E. Bortz    
   
/S/    DAVID W. FAEDER
  Trustee February 13, 20172018
David W. Faeder
/S/    KRISTIN GAMBLE
TrusteeFebruary 13, 2017
Kristin Gamble    
   
/S/    ELIZABETH I. HOLLAND
 Trustee February 13, 20172018
Elizabeth I. Holland    
     
/S/    GAIL P. STEINEL
  Trustee February 13, 20172018
Gail P. Steinel    
   
/S/    WARREN M. THOMPSON
  Trustee February 13, 20172018
Warren M. Thompson    



Item 8 and Item 15(a)(1) and (2)
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules
 
Consolidated Financial StatementsPage No.
Management Assessment Report on Internal Control over Financial Reportingof Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
  
Financial Statement Schedules 
Schedule III—Summary of Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
Schedule IV—Mortgage Loans on Real Estate
All other schedules have been omitted either because the information is not applicable, not material, or is disclosed in our consolidated financial statements and related notes.



Management Assessment Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The management of Federal Realty Investment Trust (the "Trust") is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Establishing and maintaining internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, as appropriate, and effected by our employees, including management and our Board of Trustees, 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. This process includes policies and procedures that:
pertain to the maintenance of records that accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets in reasonable detail;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are made only in accordance with the authorization procedures we have established; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of any of our assets in circumstances that could have a material adverse effect on our financial statements.
Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, do not expect that our internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and fraud. In designing and evaluating our control system, management recognized that any control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, that may affect our operation have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management’s override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.
Management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016. In making this assessment, it used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, based on those criteria, as of December 31, 2016.
Grant Thornton LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Trust’s consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued an attestation report on the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting, which appears on page F-3 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Trustees and Shareholders of
Federal Realty Investment Trust

Opinion on internal control over financial reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Federal Realty Investment Trust (a Maryland real estate investment trust) and Subsidiaries (collectively, the "Trust") as of December 31, 20162017, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)("COSO"). In our opinion, the Trust maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in the 2013 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) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements of the Trust as of and for the year ended December 31, 2017, and our report dated February 13, 2018 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

Basis for opinion
The Trust’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management Assessment Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.Management's Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. 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.

Definition and limitations of internal control over financial reporting
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, Federal Realty Investment Trust and Subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in the 2013 InternalControl—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 financial statements of the Trust as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016 and our report dated February 13, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
Arlington, VirginiaNew York, New York
February 13, 20172018



Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Trustees and Shareholders of
Federal Realty Investment Trust

Opinion on the financial statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Federal Realty Investment Trust (a Maryland real estate investment trust) and Subsidiaries (collectively, the "Trust") as of December 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 20162017, and the related notes and schedules (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). Our auditsIn our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the basic consolidated financial statements includedTrust as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the financial statement schedules listedresults of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2). period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”), and our report dated February 13, 2018 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

Basis for opinion
These financial statements and financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Trust’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on thesethe Trust’s financial statements and financial statement schedules based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Trust in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. 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 includesmisstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An auditOur audits also includes assessingincluded evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statement presentation.statements. 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 Federal Realty Investment Trust and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated February 13, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion.
/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
Arlington, Virginia
We have served as the Trust’s auditor since 2002.
New York, New York
February 13, 20172018



Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
(In thousands, except share and per share data)(In thousands, except share and per share data)
ASSETS      
Real estate, at cost      
Operating (including $1,226,918 and $1,192,336 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$6,125,957
 $5,630,771
Construction-in-progress599,260
 433,635
Operating (including $1,639,486 and $1,211,605 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$6,950,188
 $6,125,957
Construction-in-progress (including $43,393 and $15,313 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)684,873
 599,260
Assets held for sale33,856
 

 33,856
6,759,073
 6,064,406
7,635,061
 6,759,073
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (including $209,239 and $176,057 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)(1,729,234) (1,574,041)
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (including $247,410 and $209,239 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)(1,876,544) (1,729,234)
Net real estate5,029,839
 4,490,365
5,758,517
 5,029,839
Cash and cash equivalents23,368
 21,046
15,188
 23,368
Accounts and notes receivable, net116,749
 110,402
Accounts and notes receivable209,877
 116,749
Mortgage notes receivable, net29,904
 41,618
30,429
 29,904
Investment in real estate partnerships14,864
 41,546
23,941
 14,864
Prepaid expenses and other assets208,555
 191,582
237,803
 208,555
TOTAL ASSETS$5,423,279
 $4,896,559
$6,275,755
 $5,423,279
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Liabilities      
Mortgages payable (including $439,120 and $448,315 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$471,117
 $481,084
Mortgages payable (including $460,372 and $439,120 of consolidated variable interest entities, respectively)$491,505
 $471,117
Capital lease obligations71,590
 71,620
71,556
 71,590
Notes payable279,151
 341,961
320,265
 279,151
Senior notes and debentures1,976,594
 1,732,551
2,401,440
 1,976,594
Accounts payable and accrued expenses201,756
 146,532
196,332
 201,756
Dividends payable71,440
 66,338
75,931
 71,440
Security deposits payable16,285
 15,439
16,667
 16,285
Other liabilities and deferred credits115,817
 121,787
169,388
 115,817
Total liabilities3,203,750
 2,977,312
3,743,084
 3,203,750
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests143,694
 137,316
141,157
 143,694
Shareholders’ equity      
Preferred shares, authorized 15,000,000 shares, $.01 par: 5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, (stated at liquidation preference $25 per share), 399,896 shares issued and outstanding9,997
 9,997
Common shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 71,995,897 and 69,493,392 shares issued and outstanding, respectively722
 696
Preferred shares, authorized 15,000,000 shares, $.01 par:   
5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares, (stated at liquidation preference $25,000 per share), 6,000 and 0 shares issued and outstanding, respectively150,000
 
5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, (stated at liquidation preference $25 per share), 399,896 shares issued and outstanding9,997
 9,997
Common shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 73,090,877 and 71,995,897 shares issued and outstanding, respectively733
 722
Additional paid-in capital2,718,325
 2,381,867
2,855,321
 2,718,325
Accumulated dividends in excess of net income(749,734) (724,701)(749,367) (749,734)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,577) (4,110)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)22
 (2,577)
Total shareholders’ equity of the Trust1,976,733
 1,663,749
2,266,706
 1,976,733
Noncontrolling interests99,102
 118,182
124,808
 99,102
Total shareholders’ equity2,075,835
 1,781,931
2,391,514
 2,075,835
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$5,423,279
 $4,896,559
$6,275,755
 $5,423,279

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

Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
REVENUE          
Rental income$786,583
 $727,812
 $666,322
$841,461
 $786,583
 $727,812
Other property income11,015
 11,810
 14,758
12,825
 11,015
 11,810
Mortgage interest income3,993
 4,390
 5,010
3,062
 3,993
 4,390
Total revenue801,591
 744,012
 686,090
857,348
 801,591
 744,012
EXPENSES          
Rental expenses158,326
 147,593
 135,417
164,890
 158,326
 147,593
Real estate taxes95,286
 85,824
 76,506
107,839
 95,286
 85,824
General and administrative33,399
 35,645
 32,316
36,281
 33,399
 35,645
Depreciation and amortization193,585
 174,796
 170,814
216,050
 193,585
 174,796
Total operating expenses480,596
 443,858
 415,053
525,060
 480,596
 443,858
OPERATING INCOME320,995
 300,154
 271,037
332,288
 320,995
 300,154
Other interest income374
 149
 94
475
 374
 149
Interest expense(94,994) (92,553) (93,941)(100,125) (94,994) (92,553)
Early extinguishment of debt
 (19,072) (10,545)(12,273) 
 (19,072)
Income from real estate partnerships50
 1,416
 1,243
(Loss) income from real estate partnerships(417) 50
 1,416
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS226,425
 190,094
 167,888
219,948
 226,425
 190,094
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests32,458
 28,330
 4,401
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net77,922
 32,458
 28,330
NET INCOME258,883
 218,424
 172,289
297,870
 258,883
 218,424
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(8,973) (8,205) (7,754)(7,956) (8,973) (8,205)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST249,910
 210,219
 164,535
289,914
 249,910
 210,219
Dividends on preferred shares(541) (541) (541)(2,458) (541) (541)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE FOR COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$249,369
 $209,678
 $163,994
$287,456
 $249,369
 $209,678
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC          
Continuing operations$3.07
 $2.63
 $2.35
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net0.44
 0.41
 0.07
$3.51
 $3.04
 $2.42
Net income available for common shareholders$3.97
 $3.51
 $3.04
Weighted average number of common shares, basic70,877
 68,797
 67,322
72,117
 70,877
 68,797
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTED          
Continuing operations$3.06
 $2.62
 $2.34
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net0.44
 0.41
 0.07
$3.50
 $3.03
 $2.41
Net income available for common shareholders$3.97
 $3.50
 $3.03
Weighted average number of common shares, diluted71,049
 68,981
 67,492
72,233
 71,049
 68,981
          
NET INCOME$258,883
 $218,424
 $172,289
$297,870
 $258,883
 $218,424
Other comprehensive income (loss) - change in value of interest rate swaps1,533
 (595) (2,098)2,599
 1,533
 (595)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME260,416
 217,829
 170,191
300,469
 260,416
 217,829
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(8,973) (8,205) (7,754)(7,956) (8,973) (8,205)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE TRUST$251,443
 $209,624
 $162,437
$292,513
 $251,443
 $209,624

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

Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity
Shareholders’ Equity of the Trust    Shareholders’ Equity of the Trust    
Preferred Shares Common Shares 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Dividends in
Excess of Net
Income
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Noncontrolling Interests Total Shareholders' EquityPreferred Shares Common Shares 
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 
Accumulated
Dividends in
Excess of Net
Income
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income/(Loss)
 Noncontrolling Interests Total Shareholders' Equity
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount 
(In thousands, except share data)(In thousands, except share data)
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2013399,896
 $9,997
 66,701,422
 $667
 $2,062,708
 $(623,795) $(1,417) $23,137
 1,471,297
Net income, excluding $3,452 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 164,535
 
 4,302
 168,837
Other comprehensive loss - change in value of interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 (2,098) 
 (2,098)
Dividends declared to common shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (224,190) 
 
 (224,190)
Dividends declared to preferred shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (541) 
 
 (541)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (4,620) (4,620)
Common shares issued
 
 1,768,703
 18
 213,562
 
 
 
 213,580
Exercise of stock options
 
 29,218
 1
 2,261
 
 
 
 2,262
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
 
 18,705
 
 2,168
 
 
 
 2,168
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
 
 117,647
 1
 12,940
 
 
 
 12,941
Shares withheld for employee taxes
 
 (29,912) 
 (3,335) 
 
 
 (3,335)
Redemption of OP units
 
 
 
 (49) 
 
 (14) (63)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 65,350
 65,350
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (9,032) 
 
 
 (9,032)
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2014399,896

9,997
 68,605,783
 687
 2,281,223
 (683,991) (3,515) 88,155
 1,692,556
399,896
 $9,997
 68,605,783
 $687
 $2,281,223
 $(683,991) $(3,515) $88,155
 1,692,556
Net income, excluding $3,423 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 210,219
 
 4,782
 215,001

 
 
 
 
 210,219
 
 4,782
 215,001
Other comprehensive loss - change in value of interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 (595) 
 (595)
 
 
 
 
 
 (595) 
 (595)
Dividends declared to common shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (250,388) 
 
 (250,388)
 
 
 
 
 (250,388) 
 
 (250,388)
Dividends declared to preferred shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (541) 
 
 (541)
 
 
 
 
 (541) 
 
 (541)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (5,269) (5,269)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (5,269) (5,269)
Common shares issued
 
 813,548
 8
 108,537
 
 
 
 108,545

 
 813,548
 8
 108,537
 
 
 
 108,545
Exercise of stock options
 
 29,940
 
 1,991
 
 
 
 1,991

 
 29,940
 
 1,991
 
 
 
 1,991
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
 
 16,524
 
 2,296
 
 
 
 2,296

 
 16,524
 
 2,296
 
 
 
 2,296
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
 
 52,213
 1
 12,073
 
 
 
 12,074

 
 52,213
 1
 12,073
 
 
 
 12,074
Shares withheld for employee taxes
 
 (64,227) 

 (9,211) 
 
 
 (9,211)
 
 (64,227) 

 (9,211) 
 
 
 (9,211)
Conversion and redemption of OP units
 
 39,611
 
 4,072
 
 
 (4,223) (151)
Redemption of OP units
 
 39,611
 
 4,072
 
 
 (4,223) (151)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 34,737
 34,737

 
 
 
 
 
 
 34,737
 34,737
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (19,114) 
 
 
 (19,114)
 
 
 
 (19,114) 
 
 
 (19,114)
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2015399,896
 $9,997
 69,493,392
 $696
 $2,381,867
 $(724,701) $(4,110) $118,182
 $1,781,931
399,896

9,997
 69,493,392
 696
 2,381,867
 (724,701) (4,110) 118,182
 1,781,931
Net income, excluding $2,713 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 249,910
 
 6,260
 256,170

 
 
 
 
 249,910
 
 6,260
 256,170
Other comprehensive income - change in value of interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 1,533
 
 1,533

 
 
 
 
 
 1,533
 
 1,533
Dividends declared to common shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (274,402) 
 
 (274,402)
 
 
 
 
 (274,402) 
 
 (274,402)
Dividends declared to preferred shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (541) 
 
 (541)
 
 
 
 
 (541) 
 
 (541)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (7,546) (7,546)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (7,546) (7,546)
Common shares issued
 
 2,156,671
 21
 324,170
 
 
 
 324,191

 
 2,156,671
 21
 324,170
 
 
 
 324,191
Exercise of stock options
 
 55,365
 1
 4,541
 
 
 
 4,542

 
 55,365
 1
 4,541
 
 
 
 4,542
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
 
 15,619
 
 2,387
 
 
 
 2,387

 
 15,619
 
 2,387
 
 
 
 2,387
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
 
 134,913
 2
 11,225
 
 
 
 11,227

 
 134,913
 2
 11,225
 
 
 
 11,227
Shares withheld for employee taxes
 
 (30,671) 
 (4,451) 
 
 
 (4,451)
 
 (30,671) 
 (4,451) 
 
 
 (4,451)
Conversion and redemption of OP units
 
 170,608
 2
 18,677
 
 
 (18,679) 

 
 170,608
 2
 18,677
 
 
 (18,679) 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 885
 885

 
 
 
 
 
 
 885
 885
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 (20,091) 
 
 
 (20,091)
 
 
 
 (20,091) 
 
 
 (20,091)
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2016399,896
 $9,997
 71,995,897
 $722
 $2,718,325
 $(749,734) $(2,577) $99,102
 $2,075,835
399,896
 $9,997
 71,995,897
 $722
 $2,718,325
 $(749,734) $(2,577) $99,102
 $2,075,835
January 1, 2017 adoption of new accounting standard - See Note 2        83
 (83)     
Net income, excluding $3,874 attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 289,914
 
 4,082
 293,996
Other comprehensive income - change in value of interest rate swaps
 
 
 
 
 
 2,599
 
 2,599
Dividends declared to common shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (287,006) 
 
 (287,006)
Dividends declared to preferred shareholders
 
 
 
 
 (2,458) 
 
 (2,458)
Distributions declared to noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (5,560) (5,560)
Common shares issued, net
 
 826,592
 8
 108,240
 
 
 
 108,248
Preferred shares issued, net6,000
 150,000
 
 
 (5,035) 
 
 
 144,965
Exercise of stock options
 
 152,634
 2
 9,977
 
 
 
 9,979
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan
 
 17,911
 
 2,373
 
 
 
 2,373
Share-based compensation expense, net of forfeitures
 
 107,522
 1
 12,370
 
 
 
 12,371
Shares withheld for employee taxes
 
 (29,709) 
 (4,229) 
 
 
 (4,229)
Conversion and redemption of OP units
 
 20,030
 
 2,569
 
 
 (2,569) 
Contributions from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 35,331
 35,331
Purchase of noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 42
 
 
 (5,578) (5,536)
Adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 10,606
 
 $
 
 10,606
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2017405,896
 $159,997
 73,090,877
 $733
 $2,855,321
 $(749,367) $22
 $124,808
 $2,391,514
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.

Federal Realty Investment Trust
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
(In thousands)(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income$258,883
 $218,424
 $172,289
$297,870
 $258,883
 $218,424
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities     
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Depreciation and amortization193,585
 174,796
 170,814
216,050
 193,585
 174,796
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests(32,458) (28,330) (4,401)
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net(77,922) (32,458) (28,330)
Early extinguishment of debt
 19,072
 10,545
12,273
 
 19,072
Income from real estate partnerships(50) (1,416) (1,243)
Loss (income) from real estate partnerships417
 (50) (1,416)
Other, net(89) 177
 733
(2,674) 474
 (29)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:          
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable, net1,868
 (9,200) (3,063)2,059
 1,868
 (9,200)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets(5,241) (7,422) (4,222)(3,346) (3,753) (6,695)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses4,759
 (9,995) 4,253
14,242
 7,159
 (1,305)
(Decrease) increase in security deposits and other liabilities(2,003) 3,729
 425
Increase (decrease) in security deposits and other liabilities208
 (2,003) 3,729
Net cash provided by operating activities419,254
 359,835
 346,130
459,177
 423,705
 369,046
INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Acquisition of real estate(142,958) (154,313) (9,154)(436,652) (142,958) (154,313)
Capital expenditures - development and redevelopment(379,720) (236,437) (314,654)(441,984) (379,720) (236,437)
Capital expenditures - other(57,560) (46,096) (46,304)(76,952) (57,560) (46,096)
Proceeds from sale of real estate
 97,422
 10,406
Proceeds from sale of real estate and real estate partnership interests136,055
 
 97,422
Investment in real estate partnerships(7,220) (2,802) (6,731)(696) (7,220) (2,802)
Distribution from real estate partnership in excess of earnings3,910
 512
 565
1,729
 3,910
 512
Leasing costs(18,299) (22,382) (35,286)(16,656) (18,299) (22,382)
Repayment of mortgage and other notes receivable, net11,626
 10,333
 5,008
(Issuance) repayment of mortgage and other notes receivable, net(1,646) 11,626
 10,333
Net cash used in investing activities(590,221) (353,763) (396,150)(836,802) (590,221) (353,763)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Net (repayments) borrowings under revolving credit facility, net of costs(56,916) 53,500
 
Net borrowings (repayment) under revolving credit facility, net of costs41,000
 (56,916) 53,500
Issuance of senior notes, net of costs241,795
 456,151
 244,579
572,134
 241,795
 456,151
Redemption and retirement of senior notes
 (219,228) (134,240)(161,930) 
 (219,228)
Repayment of mortgages, capital leases, notes, and other payables(49,559) (181,315) (94,422)
Repayment of mortgages, capital leases, and notes payable(56,328) (49,559) (181,315)
Issuance of common shares, net of costs329,103
 110,855
 216,155
118,583
 329,103
 110,855
Issuance of preferred shares, net of costs144,991
 
 
Dividends paid to common and preferred shareholders(267,694) (243,314) (215,216)(282,995) (267,694) (243,314)
Shares withheld for employee taxes(4,229) (4,451) (9,211)
Contributions from noncontrolling interests13,449
 662
 
Distributions to and redemptions of noncontrolling interests(10,422) (9,626) (7,812)(15,230) (24,102) (9,626)
Redemption of redeemable noncontrolling interests(13,018) 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities173,289
 (32,977) 9,044
369,445
 168,838
 (42,188)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents2,322
 (26,905) (40,976)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(8,180) 2,322
 (26,905)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year21,046
 47,951
 88,927
23,368
 21,046
 47,951
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$23,368
 $21,046
 $47,951
$15,188
 $23,368
 $21,046

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


Federal Realty Investment Trust
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 20162017, 20152016 and 20142015

NOTE 1—BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION
Federal Realty Investment Trust (the “Trust”) is an equity real estate investment trust (“REIT”) specializing in the ownership, management, and redevelopment of retail and mixed-use properties. Our properties are located primarily in densely populated and affluent communities in strategically selected metropolitan markets in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States, California, and South Florida. As of December 31, 20162017, we owned or had a majority interest in community and neighborhood shopping centers and mixed-use properties which are operated as 96104 predominantly retail real estate projects.
We operate in a manner intended to enable us to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. A REIT that distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders each year and meets certain other conditions is not taxed on that portion of its taxable income which is distributed to its shareholders.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Trust, its corporate subsidiaries, and all entities in which the Trust has a controlling interest or has been determined to be the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”). The equity interests of other investors are reflected as noncontrolling interests or redeemable noncontrolling interests. All significant intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. We account for our interests in joint ventures, which we do not control, using the equity method of accounting. Certain 2016 and 2015 amounts have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, referred to as “GAAP,” requires management to make estimates and assumptions that in certain circumstances affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses. These estimates are prepared using management’s best judgment, after considering past, current and expected events and economic conditions. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable
Our leases with tenants are classified as operating leases. Substantially all such leases contain fixed escalations which occur at specified times during the term of the lease. Base rents are recognized on a straight-line basis from when the tenant controls the space through the term of the related lease, net of valuation adjustments, based on management’s assessment of credit, collection and other business risk. Percentage rents, which represent additional rents based upon the level of sales achieved by certain tenants, are recognized at the end of the lease year or earlier if we have determined the required sales level is achieved and the percentage rents are collectible. Real estate tax and other cost reimbursements are recognized on an accrual basis over the periods in which the related expenditures are incurred. For a tenant to terminate its lease agreement prior to the end of the agreed term, we may require that they pay a fee to cancel the lease agreement. Lease termination fees for which the tenant has relinquished control of the space are generally recognized on the termination date. 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.
We make estimates of the collectability of our accounts receivable related to minimum rents, straight-line rents, expense reimbursements and other revenue. Accounts receivable is carried net of this allowance for doubtful accounts. Our determination as to the collectability of accounts receivable and correspondingly, the adequacy of this allowance, is based primarily upon evaluations of individual receivables, current economic conditions, historical experience and other relevant factors. The allowance for doubtful accounts is increased or decreased through bad debt expense. Accounts receivable are written-off when they are deemed to be uncollectible and we are no longer actively pursuing collection. At December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, our allowance for doubtful accounts was $11.9$11.8 million and $11.711.9 million, respectively.
In some cases, primarily relating to straight-line rents, the collection of accounts receivable extends beyond one year. Our experience relative to unbilled straight-line rents is that a portion of the amounts otherwise recognizable as revenue is never billed to or collected from tenants due to early lease terminations, lease modifications, bankruptcies and other factors. Accordingly, the extended collection period for straight-line rents along with our evaluation of tenant credit risk may result in

the nonrecognition of a portion of straight-line rental income until the collection of such income is reasonably assured. If our

evaluation of tenant credit risk changes indicating more straight-line revenue is reasonably collectible than previously estimated and realized, the additional straight-line rental income is recognized as revenue. If our evaluation of tenant credit risk changes indicating a portion of realized straight-line rental income is no longer collectible, a reserve and bad debt expense is recorded. At December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, accounts receivable include approximately $80.6$93.1 million and $72.780.6 million, respectively, related to straight-line rents.
We are currently under construction on 221 condominium units at our Assembly Row and Pike & Rose properties. Gains or losses on the sale of these condominium units are recognized in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360-20, “Property, Plant and Equipment – Real Estate Sales.” We account for contracted condominium sales under the percentage-of completion method, based on an evaluation of the criteria specified in ASC Topic 360-20 including: the legal commitment of the purchaser in the real estate contract, whether the construction of the project is beyond a preliminary phase, whether sufficient units have been contracted to ensure the project will not revert to a rental project, the ability to reasonably estimate the aggregate project sale proceeds and aggregate project costs, and the determination that the buyer has made an adequate initial and continuing cash investment under the contract. When the percentage-of-completion criteria have not been met, no profit is recognized. The application of these criteria can be complex and requires us to make assumptions. See "Recent Accounting Pronouncements," for discussion of change in timing of revenue recognition with the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018.
Real Estate
Land, buildings and improvements are recorded at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives range generally from 35 years to a maximum of 50 years on buildings and major improvements. Minor improvements, furniture and equipment are capitalized and depreciated over useful lives ranging from 2 to 20 years. Maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the useful lives of the related assets are charged to operations as incurred. Tenant improvements are capitalized and depreciated over the life of the related lease or their estimated useful life, whichever is shorter. If a tenant vacates its space prior to contractual termination of its lease, the undepreciated balance of any tenant improvements are written off if they are replaced or have no future value. In 20162017, 20152016 and 20142015, real estate depreciation expense was $173.2$193.3 million, $156.5$173.2 million and $155.7156.5 million, respectively, including amounts from real estate sold and assets under capital lease obligations.
Sales of real estate are recognized only when sufficient down payments have been obtained, possession and other attributes of ownership have been transferred to the buyer and we have no significant continuing involvement. The application of these criteria can be complex and requires us to make assumptions. We believe these criteria were met for all real estate sold during the periods presented.
Our methodology of allocating the cost of acquisitions to assets acquired and liabilities assumed is based on estimated fair values, replacement cost and/or appraised values. When we acquire operating real estate properties, the purchase price is allocated to land, building, improvements, leasing costs, intangibles such as in-place leases, assumed debt, if any, and to current assets and liabilities acquired, if any. The value allocated to in-place leases is amortized over the related lease term and reflected as rental income in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. We consider qualitative and quantitative factors in evaluating the likelihood of a tenant exercising a below market renewal option and include such renewal options in the calculation of in-place lease value when we consider these to be bargain renewal options. If the value of below market lease intangibles includes renewal option periods, we include such renewal periods in the amortization period utilized. If a tenant vacates its space prior to contractual termination of its lease, the unamortized balance of any in-place lease value is written off to rental income.
Transaction costs related to the acquisition of a business,asset acquisitions, such as broker fees, transfer taxes, legal, accounting, valuation, and other professional and consulting fees, are expensedcapitalized as incurred and included in “general and administrative expenses” in our consolidated statementspart of comprehensive income.the acquisition cost. The acquisition of an operating shopping center typically qualifies as a business. Foran asset acquisitions not meeting the definition of a business, transaction costs are capitalized as part of the acquisition cost.acquisition. See "Recently Issued"Recent Accounting Pronouncements" for further discussion.
When applicable, as lessee, we classify our leases of land and building as operating or capital leases. We are required to use judgment and make estimates in determining the lease term, the estimated economic life of the property and the interest rate to be used in determining whether or not the lease meets the qualification of a capital lease and is recorded as an asset.
We capitalize certain costs related to the development and redevelopment of real estate including pre-construction costs, real estate taxes, insurance, construction costs and salaries and related costs of personnel directly involved. Additionally, we capitalize interest costs related to development and redevelopment activities. Capitalization of these costs begin when the activities and related expenditures commence and cease when the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use at which time the project is placed in service and depreciation commences. Additionally, we make estimates as to the

probability of certain development and redevelopment projects being completed. If we determine the development or redevelopment is no longer probable of completion, we expense all capitalized costs which are not recoverable.
We review for impairment on a property by property basis. Impairment is recognized on properties held for use when the expected undiscounted cash flows for a property are less than its carrying amount at which time the property is written-down to fair value. Properties held for sale are recorded at the lower of the carrying amount or the expected sales price less costs to sell.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We define cash and cash equivalents as cash on hand, demand deposits with financial institutions and short term liquid investments with an initial maturity, when purchased, under three months. Cash balances in individual banks may exceed the

federally insured limit by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”). At December 31, 20162017, we had $19.7$19.6 million in excess of the FDIC insured limit.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets
Prepaid expenses and other assets consist primarily of lease costs, prepaid property taxes and acquired above market leases. Capitalized lease costs are direct costs incurred which were essential to originate a lease and would not have been incurred had the leasing transaction not taken place and include third party commissions and salaries and related costs of personnel directly related to time spent obtaining a lease. Capitalized lease costs are amortized over the life of the related lease. If a tenant vacates its space prior to the contractual termination of its lease, the unamortized balance of any previously capitalized lease costs are written off.
Debt Issuance Costs
Costs related to the issuance of debt instruments are deferred and are amortized as interest expense over the estimated life of the related issue using the straight-line method which approximates the effective interest method. If a debt instrument is paid off prior to its original maturity date, the unamortized balance of debt issuance costs are written off to interest expense or, if significant, included in “early extinguishment of debt.” Effective January 1, 2016, we adopted ASU 2015-03 "Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs,"issuance costs related to our revolving credit facility are classified as an asset and ASU 2015-15 "Presentationare included in "prepaid expenses and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements," which impacts theother assets" in our consolidated balance sheet presentation ofsheets. All other debt issuance costs. See "Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements" for further discussion.costs are presented as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability.
Derivative Instruments
At times, we may use derivative instruments to manage exposure to variable interest rate risk. We generally enter into interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to variable interest rate risk and treasury locks to manage the risk of interest rates rising prior to the issuance of debt. We enter into derivative instruments that qualify as cash flow hedges and do not enter into derivative instruments for speculative purposes.
The interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. We assess effectiveness of our cash flow hedges both at inception and on an ongoing basis. The effective portion of changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss and is subsequently reclassified into interest expense as interest is incurred on the related variable rate debt; within the next twelve months, we expect to reclassify less than an estimated $2.1$0.1 million as an increase to interest expense. Our cash flow hedges become ineffective if critical terms of the hedging instrument and the debt instrument do not perfectly match such as notional amounts, settlement dates, reset dates, calculation period and LIBOR rate. In addition, we evaluate the default risk of the counterparty by monitoring the credit worthiness of the counterparty. When ineffectiveness exists, the ineffective portion of changes in fair value of the interest rate swaps associated with our cash flow hedges is recognized in earnings in the period affected. Hedge ineffectiveness did not impact earnings in 2016,2017, 20152016 or 20142015, and we do not anticipate it will have a significant effect in the future.
See Note 86 for additional disclosures relating to our two existing interest rate swap agreements.
Mortgage Notes Receivable
We have made certain mortgage loans that, because of their nature, qualify as loan receivables. At the time the loans were made, we did not intend for the arrangement to be anything other than a financing and did not contemplate a real estate investment. We evaluate each investment to determine whether the loan arrangement qualifies as a loan, joint venture or real estate investment and the appropriate accounting thereon. Such determination affects our balance sheet classification of these investments and the recognition of interest income derived therefrom. We receive additional interest, however, we never receive in excess of 50% of the residual profit in the project, and because the borrower has either a substantial investment in the

project or has guaranteed all or a portion of our loan (or a combination thereof), the loans qualify for loan accounting. The amounts under these arrangements are presented as mortgage notes receivable at December 31, 20162017 and 20152016.
Mortgage notes receivable are recorded at cost, net of any valuation adjustments. Interest income is accrued as earned. Mortgage notes receivable are considered past due based on the contractual terms of the note agreement. On a quarterly basis, we evaluate the collectability of each mortgage note receivable based on various factors which may include payment history, expected fair value of the collateral securing the loan, internal and external credit information and/or economic trends. A loan is considered impaired when, based upon current information and events, it is probable that we will be unable to collect all amounts due under the existing contractual terms. When a loan is considered impaired, the amount of the loss accrual is calculated by comparing the carrying amount of the mortgage note receivable to the present value of expected future cash

flows. Since our loans are collateralized by a first mortgage, the loans have risk characteristics similar to the risks in owning commercial real estate.
At December 31, 2017 and 2016, we had two mortgage notes receivable, with aggregate carrying amounts of $30.4 million and $29.9 million, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of 10.0% and 9.9%, respectively, which were secured by first mortgages on retail buildings.
Share Based Compensation
We grant share based compensation awards to employees and trustees typically in the form of restricted common shares, common shares, and options. We measure stockshare based compensation expense based on the grant date fair value of the award and recognize the expense ratably over the requisite service period, which is typically the vesting period. See Note 1412 for further discussion regarding our share based compensation plans and policies. Effective January 1, 2017, we adopted ASU 2016-09, "Compensation-Stock Compensation," which impacts accounting for forfeitures and the classification for shares withheld for employee taxes on the Statement of Cash Flows. See "Recent Accounting Pronouncements" for further discussion.
Variable Interest Entities
Effective January 1, 2016, we adopted ASU 2015-02, "Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis," as further discussed in "Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements." 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. The primary beneficiary of a VIE 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 have evaluated our investments in shopping center related ventures and identified 1417 entities that meet the criteria of a VIE in which we hold a variable interest (including 10 entities newly deemed to be a VIE under ASU 2015-02, effective January 1, 2016).interest. For each of these entities we control the significant operating decisions and consequently have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entities. As we also have the obligation to absorb the majority of the losses and/or the right to receive a majority of the benefits for each of these entities, all are consolidated in our financial statements. As of December 31, 2016, netNet real estate assets and mortgage payables related to variable interest entities included in our consolidated balance sheet aresheets were approximately $1.4 billion and $460.4 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2017, and $1.0 billion and $439.1 million, respectively.respectively, as of December 31, 2016.
In addition, our equity method investmentinvestments in the Pike & Rose hotel joint venture is nowand the La Alameda shopping center are also considered a variable interestinterests in a VIE under ASU 2015- 02 effective January 1, 2016.VIE. As we do not control the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the joint venture,ventures, we are not the primary beneficiary and do not consolidate. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016 our investment in the joint ventureventures and maximum exposure to loss was $23.9 million and $13.5 million, which is our total required contribution to complete construction of the hotel.respectively.
We have also evaluated our mortgage notes receivable investments and determined that the entities obligated under the mortgage notes are not VIEs. Our equity method investmentinvestments and mortgage notes receivable balances are presented separately in our consolidated balance sheets.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
We have certain noncontrolling interests that are redeemable for cash upon the occurrence of an event that is not solely in our control and therefore are classified outside of permanent equity. We adjust the carrying amounts of these noncontrolling interests that are currently redeemable to redemption value at the balance sheet date. Adjustments to the carrying amount to reflect changes in redemption value are recorded as adjustments to additional paid-in capital in shareholders' equity. These amounts are classified within the mezzanine section of the consolidated balance sheets.

The following table provides a rollforward of the redeemable noncontrolling interests:
Year EndedYear Ended
December 31,December 31,
2016 20152017 2016
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Beginning balance$137,316
 $119,053
$143,694
 $137,316
Contributions11,109
 
Net income2,713
 3,423
3,874
 2,713
Distributions & Redemptions(16,426) (4,286)(6,914) (16,426)
Contributions
 12
Change in redemption value20,091
 19,114
(10,606) 20,091
Ending balance$143,694
 $137,316
$141,157
 $143,694

On January 12, 2017, we exercised our purchase option on non-controlling interests in San Antonio Center for $2.6 million of cash and 44,195 of downREIT operating partnership units.
On February 12, 2016, we acquired the 10% noncontrolling interest in the partnership that owns our Hollywood Blvd project for $13.0 million, bringing our ownership interest to 100%.
Income Taxes
We operate in a manner intended to enable us to qualify as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. A REIT that distributes at least 90% of its taxable income to its shareholders each year and meets certain other conditions is not taxed on that portion of its taxable income which is distributed to its shareholders. Therefore, federal income taxes on our taxable income have been and are generally expected to be immaterial. We are obligated to pay state taxes, generally consisting of franchise or gross receipts taxes in certain states. Such state taxes also have not been material.
We have elected to treat certain of our subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries, which we refer to as a TRS. In general, a TRS may engage in any real estate business and certain non-real estate businesses, subject to certain limitations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). A TRS is subject to federal and state income taxes. Our TRS activities have not been material.
With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, and local tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2012.2013. As of December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, we had no material unrecognized tax benefits. While we currently have no material unrecognized tax benefits, as a policy, we recognize penalties and interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense.
Segment Information
Our primary business is the ownership, management, and redevelopment of retail and mixed-use properties. We review operating and financial information for each property on an individual basis and therefore, each property represents an individual operating segment. We evaluate financial performance using property operating income, which consists of rental income, other property income and mortgage interest income, less rental expenses and real estate taxes. No individual property constitutes more than 10% of our revenues or property operating income and we have no operations outside of the United States of America. Therefore, we have aggregated our properties into one reportable segment as the properties share similar long-term economic characteristics and have other similarities including the fact that they are operated using consistent business strategies, are typically located in major metropolitan areas, and have similar tenant mixes.
Recently Adopted
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, which modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable or voting interest entities, eliminates the presumption that the general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, modifies the consolidation analysis for reporting entities that are involved in variable interest entities, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships, and provides a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that operate as registered money market funds. We adopted the standard effective January 1, 2016, and as a result, partnerships controlling ten properties (previously consolidated as voting interest entities) are now considered to be variable interest entities.  As we have the obligation to absorb losses and the right to receive benefits and control the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of these entities, we are the primary beneficiary and we will continue to consolidate each of these entities. Net real estate assets of $566.1 million and mortgage payables of $194.9 million were included in our consolidated balance sheet at January 1, 2016 for these newly classified variable interest entities. In addition, our equity method investment in the Pike & Rose hotel joint venture is now considered a variable interest in a variable interest entity. As we do not control the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the joint venture, we are not the primary beneficiary and do not consolidate. Our investment in the joint venture was $6.6 million at January 1, 2016, and our maximum exposure to loss is approximately $13.5 million.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, which requires debt issuance costs related to a debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability, rather than classified as an asset. Recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs are not affected. Subsequently, in August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, which allows an entity to present the costs related to securing a line-of credit arrangement as an asset, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings. We adopted the standards effective January 1, 2016 and have adjusted our balance sheet presentation in both periods to reflect the net debt issuance costs as a reduction of the respective liability. The adoption resulted in a $15.2 million decrease to total assets and liabilities at December 31, 2015, for this reclassification. Debt issuance costs related to our revolving credit facility continue to be classified as an asset and are included in "prepaids and other assets" in our consolidated balance sheets.
StandardDescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the financial statements or significant matters
Recently adopted:
ASU 2016-09, March 2016, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting
This ASU simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including a policy election option with respect to accounting for forfeitures either as they occur or estimating forfeitures (as was previously required), as well as increasing the amount an employer can withhold to cover income taxes on equity awards. Additionally, it requires the cash paid to a taxing authority when shares are withheld to pay employee taxes to be classified as a "financing activity" rather than an "operating activity," as was done previously on the Statement of Cash Flows.January 2017The adoption of this standard resulted in accounting for forfeitures as they occur, and we have recorded the cumulative impact on the adoption date as a $0.1 million adjustment to additional paid-in capital and accumulated dividends in excess of net income. The amounts reclassified from "operating activities" to "financing activities" for shares withheld for employee taxes was $4.5 million and $9.2 million, respectively, for 2016 and 2015.
ASU 2017-01, January 2017, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business
This ASU changes the definition of a business to exclude acquisitions where substantially all of the fair value of the assets acquired are concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. Given this change in definition, we believe most of our shopping center acquisitions will no longer be considered business combinations, but rather asset acquisitions.January 2017
The largest impact of this standard is that transaction costs are capitalized for asset acquisitions rather than expensed when they are considered business combinations.

Based on acquisitions in the last several years, transaction costs for a single shopping center acquisition have typically ranged from $0.2 million to $2.4 million with significantly higher transaction costs expected for an acquisition of a larger portfolio. We are applying the new guidance prospectively. Our acquisitions during the year ended December 31, 2017 (further discussed in Note 3) qualified as asset acquisitions and consequently, all transaction costs were capitalized after the adoption date.
Adopted Subsequent to December 31, 2017:
ASU 2016-15, August 2016, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
This ASU provides classification guidance for eight specific topics including debt extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, and distributions received from equity method investees.January 2018This standard will require classification changes, however, it is not expected to have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2016-18, November 2016, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 203) - Restricted Cash
This ASU requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or cash equivalents. Amounts generally described as restricted cash and equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and end of period total amounts on the statement of cash flows.January 2018This standard will require reclassification of certain restricted cash amounts on the consolidated statement of cash flows, but is not expected to have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue
StandardDescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the financial statements or significant matters
Revenue from Contracts with Customers." ASU 2014-09 supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP and replaces it with a core revenue recognition principle, that an entity will recognize revenue when it transfers control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services, and creates a five-step model for revenue recognition in accordance with this principle. ASU 2014-09 also requires new disclosures in both interim and annual reporting periods. The guidance in ASU 2014-09 does not apply to contracts within the scope of ASC 840, Leases. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, which deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to the first quarter of 2018. In March 2016, April 2016, May 2016, and December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-12, and ASU 2016-20, respectively, as clarifications to ASU 2014-09. ASU 2016-08 clarifies how to identify the unit of accounting for the principal versus agent evaluation, how to apply the control principle to certain types of arrangements, such as service transactions, and reframed the indicators in the guidance to focus on evidence that an entity is acting as a principal rather than as an agent. ASU 2016-10 clarifies the existing guidance on identifying performance obligations and licensing implementation. ASU 2016-12 adds practical expedients related to the transition for contract modifications and further defines a completed contract, clarifies the objective of the collectability assessment and how revenue is recognized if collectability is not probable, and when non-cash considerations should be measured. ASU 2016-20 corrects or improves guidance in thirteen narrow focus aspects of the guidance. ASU 2014-09, including all of the various ASUs noted above clarifying the revenue recognition guidance, are effective for us in the first quarter of 2018. While we are still completing the assessment of the impact of this standard to our consolidated financial statements, we believe the majority of our revenue falls outside of the scope of this guidance.We intend to implement the standard retrospectively with Customers (Topic 606) and related updates:

ASU 2014-09, May
   2014, Revenue from
   Contracts with
   Customers

ASU 2015-14,
   August 2015,
   Revenue from
   Contracts with
   Customers: Deferral
   of the Effective Date

ASU 2016-08,
   March 2016,
   Revenue from
   Contracts with
   Customers:
   Principal versus
   Agent
  Considerations

ASU 2016-10, April
   2016, Revenue from
   Contracts with
   Customers:
   Identifying
   Performance
   Obligations and
   Licensing

ASU 2016-12, May
   2016, Revenue from
   Contracts with
   Customers:
   Narrow-Scope
   Improvements and
   Practical Expedients

ASU 2016-20,
   December 2016,
   Revenue from
   Contracts with
   Customers:
   Technical
   Corrections and
   Improvements
In May 2014, the the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers." ASU 2014-09 as amended and interpreted by ASU 2015-14, ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10, ASU 2016-12, and ASU 2016-20, supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP and replaces it with a core revenue recognition principle, that an entity will recognize revenue when it transfers control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services, and creates a five-step model for revenue recognition in accordance with this principle. ASU 2014-09 also requires new disclosures in both interim and annual reporting periods. The guidance in ASU 2014-09 does not apply to contracts within the scope of ASC 840, Leases.

ASU 2016-08 clarifies how to identify the unit of accounting for the principal versus agent evaluation, how to apply the control principle to certain types of arrangements, such as service transactions, and reframed the indicators in the guidance to focus on evidence that an entity is acting as a principal rather than as an agent.

ASU 2016-10 clarifies the existing guidance on identifying performance obligations and licensing implementation.

ASU 2016-12 adds practical expedients related to the transition for contract modifications and further defines a completed contract, clarifies the objective of the collectability assessment and how revenue is recognized if collectability is not probable,
and when non-cash considerations should be measured.

ASU 2016-20 corrects or improves guidance in thirteen narrowly focused aspects of the guidance.

The standard allows for either "full retrospective" adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or "modified retrospective" adoption, meaning the cumulative effect recognized in retained earnings at the date of initial application.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases." ASU 2016-02 significantly changes the accounting for leases by requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for leases greater than 12 months on their balance sheet. The lessor model stays substantially the same; however, there were modifications to conform lessor accounting with the lessee model, eliminate real estate specific guidance, further define certain lease and non-lease components, and change the definition of initial direct costs of leases requiring significantly more leasing related costs to be expensed upfront. ASU 2016-02 is effective for us in the first quarter of 2019, and we are currently assessing the impact of this standard to our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation." ASU 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including a policy election option with respect to accounting for forfeitures either as they occur or estimating forfeitures (as is currently required), as well as increasing the amount an employer can withhold to cover income taxes on equity awards. ASU 2016-09 is effective for us in the first quarter of 2017. We plan on accounting for forfeitures as they occur, and we do not expect the adoption will have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses." ASU 2016-13 changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments, requiring the use of an "expected credit loss" model and adding more disclosure requirements. ASU 2016-13 is effective for us in the first quarter of 2020, and we are currently assessing the impact of this standard to our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments." ASU 2016-15 provides classification guidance for eight specific topics including debt extinguishment costs, contingent consideration payments made after a business combination, and distributions received from equity method investees. ASU 2016-15 is effective for us in the first quarter of 2018, and we are currently assessing the impact of this standard to our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, "Statement of Cash Flows - Restricted Cash." ASU 2016-18 requires that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and end of period total amounts on the statement of cash flows. Currently, there is no specific guidance to address how to classify or present these changes. ASU 2016-18 is effective for us in the first quarter of 2018, and we are currently assessing the impact of this standard to our consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, "Clarifying the Definition of a Business." ASU 2017-01 changes the definition of a business to exclude acquisitions where substantially all of the fair value of the assets acquired are concentrated in a single identifiable asset or a group of similar identifiable assets. Given this change in definition, we believe most of our shopping center acquisitions will no longer be considered business combinations but rather asset acquisitions. While there are various differences between the accounting for an asset acquisition and a business combination, we expect the largest impact of applying the standard is recognized in accumulated dividends in excess of net income on the date of application.

January 2018
Currently, gains on contracted condominium sales are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method, with the gain recognized once certain criteria have been met in advance of legal closing (see further discussion in the "Revenue Recognition" section of Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements). Under the new guidance, condominium sale gains will be recognized as the condominium units are legally sold, which will typically be upon closing. The reversal of the gain will be recognized through equity, and will be reflected in accumulated dividends in excess of net income.

Most of our revenue is accounted for under the leasing standard, and therefore is not subject to this standard.

With the exception of condominium sales, the adoption of the standard will not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

We will implement the new revenue recognition guidance retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized in accumulated dividends in excess of net income at the date of initial application.

will be that transaction costs are capitalized for asset acquisitions rather than currently expensed when they are considered business combinations. Based on acquisitions in the past several years, transactions costs for a single shopping center acquisition have typically ranged from $0.2 to $2.4 million with significantly higher transaction costs expected for an acquisition of a larger portfolio. The new guidance will be applied prospectively to any transactions occurring in the period of adoption. ASU 2017-01 is effective January 1, 2019, however, we expect to early adopt this standard in 2017.
StandardDescriptionDate of AdoptionEffect on the financial statements or significant matters
ASU 2017-05, February 2017, Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Recognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets
This ASU clarifies that ASC 610-20 applies to all nonfinancial assets (including real estate) for which the counterparty is not a customer and also clarifies that all businesses are derecognized using the deconsolidation guidance. Additionally, it defines an insubstance nonfinancial asset as a financial asset that is promised to a counterparty in a contract in which substantially all of the fair value of the assets promised in the contract is concentrated in nonfinancial assets, which excludes cash or cash equivalents and liabilities.

Under the current guidance, a partial sale is recognized and carryover basis is used for the retained interest, however, the new guidance eliminates the use of carryover basis and generally requires a full gain to be recognized for prospective disposals of nonfinancial assets.

January 2018
The new guidance is expected to impact the gain recognized when a real estate asset is sold to a non-customer and a noncontrolling interest is retained.
Based on our historical transactions, this standard is not expected to have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements.


ASU 2017-09, May 2017, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accoutning
The ASU clarifies when changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as modifications. Under the new guidance, an entity will not apply modification accounting if the awards' fair value, vesting conditions, and the classification of the award as equity or a liability are the same immediately before and after the change. The new guidance is applied prospectively to awards granted or modified after the adoption date.January 2018
This standard is not expected to have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements.

Not Yet Adopted:
ASU 2016-02, February 2016, Leases (Topic 842)

This ASU significantly changes the accounting for leases by requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for leases greater than 12 months on their balance sheet. The lessor model stays substantially the same; however, there were modifications to conform lessor accounting with the lessee model, eliminate real estate specific guidance, further define certain lease and non-lease components, and change the definition of initial direct costs of leases requiring significantly more leasing related costs to be expensed upfront.January 2019We are currently assessing the impact of this standard to our consolidated financial statements.
ASU 2016-13, June 2016, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)
This ASU changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments, requiring the use of an "expected credit loss" model and adding more disclosure requirements.January 2020
We are currently assessing the impact of this standard to our consolidated financial statements.


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Supplemental Disclosures
The following table provides supplemental disclosures related to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014
 (In thousands)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:     
Total interest costs incurred$113,016
 $110,675
 $114,912
Interest capitalized(18,022) (18,122) (20,971)
Interest expense$94,994
 $92,553
 $93,941
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized$90,185
 $116,335
 $100,011
Cash paid for income taxes$296
 $274
 $278
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:     
Mortgage loans assumed with acquisition$34,385
 $89,516
 $68,282
DownREIT operating partnership units redeemed for common shares$18,679
 $4,114
 $
DownREIT operating partnership units issued with acquisition$
 $7,742
 $65,348
Mortgage loans refinanced$
 $
 $64,205
Repayment of note payable with public funding/related construction-in-progress offset$
 $
 $10,000
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan$2,017
 $1,977
 $1,855
See Note 3 for additional disclosures relating to the Clarion Partners, San Antonio Center, CocoWalk, and The Shops at Sunset Place acquisitions.
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In thousands)
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES:     
Total interest costs incurred$125,684
 $113,016
 $110,675
Interest capitalized(25,559) (18,022) (18,122)
Interest expense$100,125
 $94,994
 $92,553
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized$105,201
 $90,185
 $116,335
Cash paid for income taxes$352
 $296
 $274
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING TRANSACTIONS:     
Mortgage loans refinanced$166,823
 $
 $
Mortgage loans assumed with acquisition$79,401
 $34,385
 $89,516
DownREIT operating partnership units issued with acquisition$5,918
 $
 $7,742
DownREIT operating partnership units redeemed for common shares$2,569
 $18,679
 $4,114
Shares issued under dividend reinvestment plan$2,017
 $2,017
 $1,977
Capitalized lease costs are direct costs incurred which were essential to originate a lease and would not have been incurred had the leasing transaction not taken place. These costs include third party commissions and salaries and personnel costs related to obtaining a lease. Capitalized lease costs are amortized over the initial term of the related lease which generally ranges from three to ten years. We view these lease costs as part of the up-front initial investment we made in order to generate a long-term cash inflow and therefore, we classify cash outflows related to leasing costs as an investing activity in our consolidated statements of cash flows.


NOTE 3—REAL ESTATE
A summary of our real estate investments and related encumbrances is as follows:
 Cost 
Accumulated
Depreciation and
Amortization
 Encumbrances Cost 
Accumulated
Depreciation and
Amortization
 Encumbrances
 (In thousands)
December 31, 2017      
Retail and mixed-use properties $7,500,929
 $(1,821,046) $470,720
Retail properties under capital leases 123,346
 (46,140) 71,556
Residential 10,786
 (9,358) 20,785
 (In thousands) $7,635,061
 $(1,876,544) $563,061
December 31, 2016            
Retail and mixed-use properties $6,621,170
 $(1,677,938) $449,896
 $6,621,170
 $(1,677,938) $449,896
Retail properties under capital leases 127,359
 (42,308) 71,590
 127,359
 (42,308) 71,590
Residential 10,544
 (8,988) 21,221
 10,544
 (8,988) 21,221
 $6,759,073
 $(1,729,234) $542,707
 $6,759,073
 $(1,729,234) $542,707
December 31, 2015      
Retail and mixed-use properties $5,929,569
 $(1,526,934) $459,454
Retail properties under capital leases 124,590
 (38,509) 71,620
Residential 10,247
 (8,598) 21,630
 $6,064,406
 $(1,574,041) $552,704
Retail and mixed-use properties includes the residential portion of SantanaAssembly Row, Bethesda Row, Chelsea Commons, Congressional Plaza, Pike & Rose, Congressional PlazaSantana Row, and Chelsea Commons.Towson Residential (Flats @ 703). The residential property investment is our investment in Rollingwood Apartments.
2017 Property Acquisitions and Dispositions
On February 1, 2017, we acquired a leasehold interest in Hastings Ranch Plaza, a 274,000 square foot shopping center in Pasadena, California for $29.5 million. The land is subject to a long-term ground lease that expires on April 30, 2054. Approximately $21.5 million of assets acquired were allocated to lease intangibles and included within other assets. Approximately $15.2 million of net assets acquired were allocated to lease liabilities and included in other liabilities.

On March 31, 2017, we acquired the fee interest in Riverpoint Center, a 211,000 square foot shopping center in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois for $107.0 million. Approximately $1.0 million and $12.3 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively.
We leased three parcels of land at our Assembly Row property to two ground lessees. Both lessees exercised purchase options under the related ground leases. The sale transaction related to the purchase option on one of our ground leases was completed on April 4, 2017 for a sales price of $36.0 million. On June 28, 2017, the sale transactions related to the purchase options on our other two ground lease parcels were completed for a total sales price of $17.3 million. The net gain recognized in connection with these transactions was approximately $15.4 million. At December 31, 2016, the total cost basis of the related land was $33.9 million and is included in "assets held for sale" on our consolidated balance sheet.
On May 19, 2017, we acquired the fee interest in a 71,000 square foot, mixed-use property located in Berkeley, California based on a gross value of $23.9 million. The acquisition was completed through a newly formed entity for which we own a 90% controlling interest. Approximately $0.8 million and $0.3 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases" and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively, and approximately $2.4 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests.
On August 2, 2017, we acquired an approximately 90% interest in a joint venture that owns six shopping centers in Los Angeles County, California based on a gross value of $357 million, including the assumption of $79.4 million of mortgage debt. Approximately $7.8 million of assets acquired were allocated to lease intangibles and included within other assets, approximately $36.2 million of net assets acquired were allocated to lease liabilities and included in other liabilities, and approximately $30.6 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests. That joint venture also acquired a 24.5% interest in La Alameda, a shopping center in Walnut Park, California for $19.8 million. The property has $41.0 million of mortgage debt, of which the joint venture's share is approximately $10 million. Additional information on the properties is listed below:
PropertyCity/StateGLA
(in square feet)
AzaleaSouth Gate, CA222,000
Bell GardensBell Gardens, CA330,000
La AlamedaWalnut Park, CA245,000
Olivo at Mission Hills (1)Mission Hills, CA155,000
Plaza Del SolSouth El Monte, CA48,000
Plaza PacoimaPacoima, CA204,000
Sylmar Towne CenterSylmar, CA148,000
1,352,000
(1) Property is currently being redeveloped. GLA reflects approximate square footage once the property is open and operating.
The following unaudited pro forma financial data includes the total revenues, operating expenses (including approximately $11.5 million and $11.4 million of depreciation and amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively), and interest expense/financing costs related to the properties acquired on August 2, 2017 as if they had occurred on January 1, 2016. The pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and may not be indicative of what actual results of income would have been, nor does it represent the results of income for future periods.
  Year Ended December 31,
  2017 2016
  (in millions) (unaudited)
     
Total revenue $872.9
 $826.6
Net income available for common shareholders 284.6
 244.3
On August 25, 2017, we sold our property located at 150 Post Street in San Francisco, California for a sales price of $69.3 million, resulting in a gain of $45.2 million.
On September 25, 2017, we sold our North Lake Commons property in Lake Zurich, Illinois for a sales price of $15.6 million, resulting in a gain of $4.9 million.
On December 28, 2017, we sold a parcel of land at our Bethesda Row property in Bethesda, Maryland for a sales price of $8.5 million, resulting in a gain of $6.5 million.

For the year ended December 31, 2017, we recognized a $5.4 million gain, net of $1.4 million of income taxes, related to the sale of condominiums at our Assembly Row property based on the percentage-of-completion method. In connection with recording the gain, we recognized a receivable of $67.1 million as of December 31, 2017. The closing of the Assembly Row condominium sales is expected to commence in 2018.As of December 31, 2017, no gain has been recognized for contracted condominium sales at Pike & Rose, as not all of the criteria necessary for profit recognition have been met.
2016 Property Acquisitions and Disposition
On January 13, 2016, we acquired our partner's 70% interest in our joint venture arrangement (the "Partnership") with affiliates of a discretionary fund created and advised by Clarion Partners ("Clarion") for $153.7 million, which included the payment of $130.0 million of cash and the assumption of mortgage loans totaling $34.4 million. As a result of the transaction, we gained control of the six underlying properties, and effective January 13, 2016, have consolidated the properties. We also recognized a gain on acquisition of the controlling interest of $25.7 million related to the difference between the carrying value and fair value of the previously held equity interest. Approximately $7.3 million and $4.9 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively. We incurred $0.2 million of acquisition costs, of which $0.1 million were incurred in 2016, and included in "general and administrative expenses" on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income in 2016 and 2015.
On May 12, 2016, an unconsolidated joint venture that we hold an interest in sold a building in Coconut Grove, Florida. Our share of the gain, net of noncontrolling interests, was $0.5 million.
On July 26, 2016, we acquired an additional building in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida for $5.9 million through our CocoWalk LLC entity. We incurred $0.2 million in acquisition costs which are included in "general and administrative expenses" in 2016.
On November 7, 2016, we acquired a building adjacent to our Barcroft Plaza property for $5.3 million, and incurred $0.1 million of acquisition costs which are included in "general and administrative expenses" in 2016.2016.
2015 Significant Property Acquisitions and Dispositions
In January 2015, we acquired a controlling interest in San Antonio Center, a 376,000 square foot shopping center in Mountain View, California based on a total value of $62.2 million. Our effective interest approximates 80% and was funded by the assumption of our share of $18.7 million of mortgage debt, 58,000 downREIT operating partnership units, and $27 million of cash. A portion of the land is controlled under a long-term ground lease. Approximately $8.1 million of assets acquired were allocated to lease intangibles and included within other assets. Approximately $19.1 million was allocated to lease intangibles primarily related to "below market leases," and is included within other liabilities. Additionally, $16.3 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests. We incurred $1.8 million of acquisition costs, of which $1.1 million were incurred in 2015, and included in "general and administrative expense" in 2015 and 2014.
On February 25, 2015, we acquired the interest of one of the noncontrolling interest holders in The Grove at Shrewsbury for $8.8 million. As this noncontrolling interest was mandatorily redeemable, it was classified as a liability until it was settled in February 2015.
On April 24, 2015, we sold our Houston Street property in San Antonio, Texas for a sales price of $46.1 million, resulting in a gain of $11.5 million.

On May 4, 2015, we acquired CocoWalk, a 198,000 square foot retail property located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida for $87.5 million. The acquisition was completed through a newly formed entity ("CocoWalk LLC") for which we own a preferred interest and an 80% common interest. Approximately $1.5 million and $4.3 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively. Additionally, approximately $6.9 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests. On July 1, 2015 and December 16, 2015, we acquired partial interests in eight buildings in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida for $7.8 million through our CocoWalk LLC entity. In total, we incurred $1.1 million in acquisition costs which are included in "general and administrative expenses" in 2015.
On July 8, 2015 we acquired a parcel of land adjacent to our Pike 7 Plaza property for $5.0 million.
On October 1, 2015, we acquired The Shops at Sunset Place, a 515,000 square foot mixed-use property located in South Miami, Florida based on a gross value of $110.2 million. The acquisition was completed through a newly formed entity for which we own an 85% interest. Approximately $4.8 million and $6.6 million of net assets acquired were allocated to other assets for "above market leases," and other liabilities for "below market leases," respectively. Additionally, approximately $6.3 million was allocated to noncontrolling interests. We incurred $0.9 million of acquisition costs, which are included in "general and administrative expenses" in 2015. The transaction includes the assumption of an existing $70.8 million mortgage loan.
On November 19, 2015, we sold our Courtyard Shops property in Wellington, Florida for a sales price of $52.8 million, resulting in a gain of $16.8 million.
Assets held for sale
We lease three parcels of land at our Assembly Row property to two ground lessees. During 2016, both lessees exercised purchase options under the related ground leases. We expect the related sale transactions to close in 2017. The total cost basis of the related land is $33.9 million and is included in "assets held for sale" on our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016.

NOTE 4—MORTGAGE NOTES RECEIVABLE
At December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had two and three mortgage notes receivable, respectively, with aggregate carrying amounts of $29.9 million and $41.6 million, respectively, and a weighted average interest rate of 9.9% and 9.0%, respectively. The loans were secured by first mortgages on retail buildings. Under the terms of the two remaining mortgages, we receive additional interest based upon the gross income of the secured properties and upon sale, share in the appreciation of the properties.

NOTE 5—REAL ESTATE PARTNERSHIPS
As of December 31, 2015, we had a joint venture arrangement (the “Partnership”) with affiliates of a discretionary fund created and advised by Clarion Partners (“Clarion”). We owned 30% of the equity in the Partnership and Clarion owned 70%. We held a general partnership interest, however, Clarion also held a general partnership interest and had substantive participating rights. We could not make significant decisions without Clarion’s approval. Accordingly, we accounted for our interest in the Partnership using the equity method. As of December 31, 2015, the Partnership owned six retail real estate properties. We were the manager of the Partnership and its properties, earning fees for acquisitions, dispositions, management, leasing, and financing. Intercompany profit generated from fees was eliminated in consolidation. We also had the opportunity to receive performance-based earnings through our Partnership interest. Accounting policies for the Partnership were similar to accounting policies followed by the Trust. On January 13, 2016, we acquired Clarion's 70% interest in the partnership, as further discussed in Note 3.
The following tables provide summarized operating results and the financial position of the Partnership:

 Year Ended December 31,
 2015 2014
  
OPERATING RESULTS   
Revenue$17,405
 $18,329
Expenses   
Other operating expenses5,992
 5,948
Depreciation and amortization4,974
 5,678
Interest expense2,062
 2,759
Total expenses13,028
 14,385
Net income before gain on sale of real estate4,377
 3,944
Gain on sale of real estate
 14,507
Net income$4,377
 $18,451
Our share of net income from real estate partnership before gain on sale of real estate$1,557
 $1,423
Our share of gain on sale of real estate$
 $4,401

 December 31,
 2015
 (In thousands)
BALANCE SHEETS 
Real estate, net$146,906
Cash2,690
Other assets5,495
Total assets$155,091
Mortgages payable$34,385
Other liabilities3,554
Partners’ capital117,152
Total liabilities and partners’ capital$155,091
Our share of unconsolidated debt$10,316
Our investment in real estate partnership$31,745

In 2014, the Partnership repaid $22.4 million of mortgage loans at par, which were funded by capital contributions totaling $22.4 million, of which our contribution was $6.7 million.
On July 24, 2014, the Partnership sold the fee interest in Pleasant Shops in Weymouth, Massachusetts for a sales price of $34.3 million, resulting in a gain on sale of $14.5 million. Our share of the gain was $4.4 million. The partners received distributions totaling $32.8 million as a result of the sale, of which our distribution was $10.4 million.

NOTE 6—ACQUIRED IN-PLACE LEASES
Acquired above market leaseslease assets are included in prepaid expenses and other assets and had a balance of $45.3 millioncomprise above market leases where we are the lessor and $39.4 million and accumulated amortization of $28.1 million and $22.9 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Acquired below market leases where we are the lessee. Acquired lease liabilities are included in other liabilities and deferred credits and hadcomprise below market leases where we are the lessor and above market leases where we are the lessee. The following is a balancesummary of $138.3 millionour acquired lease assets and $133.4 million and accumulated amortization of $48.9 million and $40.7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. liabilities:
 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Cost Accumulated Amortization Cost Accumulated Amortization
 (in thousands)
Above market leases, lessor$52,393
 $(31,406) $45,327
 $(28,085)
Below market leases, lessee34,604
 (1,705) 13,237
 (924)
    Total$86,997
 $(33,111) $58,564
 $(29,009)
        
Below market leases, lessor$(193,085) $56,716
 $(138,253) $48,928
Above market leases, lessee(9,084) 560
 (2,796) 271
    Total$(202,169) $57,276
 $(141,049) $49,199

The value allocated to in-place leases where we are the lessor is amortized over the related lease term and reflected as additional rental income for below market leases or a reduction of rental income for above market leases in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Rental income includedThe related amortization from acquired above marketof in-place leases of $6.7 million, $4.4 million and $3.4 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively and amortization from acquiredwhere we are the lessee is reflected as additional rental expense for below market leases or a reduction of $8.5 million, $7.1 million and $5.8 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The remaining weighted-average amortization period as of December 31, 2016, is 4.7 years and 19.5 yearsrental expenses for above market leases in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The following is a summary of acquired lease amortization:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (in thousands)
Amortization of above market leases, lessor$(6,005) $(6,726) $(4,425)
Amortization of below market leases, lessor10,726
 8,551
 7,130
    Net increase in rental income$4,721
 $1,825
 $2,705
      
Amortization of below market leases, lessee$781
 $255
 $255
Amortization of above market leases, lessee(290) (135) (135)
    Net increase in rental expense$491
 $120
 $120
The following is a summary of the remaining weighted average amortization period for our acquired lease assets and below market leases, respectively.acquired lease liabilities:

December 31, 2017
Above market leases, lessor4.7 years
Below market leases, lessee41.6 years
Below market leases, lessor19.8 years
Above market leases, lessee16.9 years
The amortization for acquired in-place leases during the next five years and thereafter, assuming no early lease terminations, is as follows:
 
Above Market
Leases
 
Below Market
Leases
 Acquired Lease Assets Acquired Lease Liabilities
 (In thousands) (In thousands)
Year ending December 31,        
2017 $4,468
 $7,538
2018 3,013
 6,345
 $5,810
 $9,990
2019 1,718
 5,951
 3,829
 9,488
2020 1,356
 4,993
 3,182
 8,494
2021 1,136
 4,377
 2,804
 7,869
2022 2,381
 7,484
Thereafter 5,551
 60,122
 35,880
 101,568
 $17,242
 $89,326
 $53,886
 $144,893


NOTE 7—5—DEBT
The following is a summary of our total debt outstanding as of December 31, 20162017 and 20152016:

 Principal Balance as of December 31, Stated Interest Rate as of  Principal Balance as of December 31, Stated Interest Rate as of Stated Maturity Date as of
Description of Debt 2016 2015 December 31, 2016 Stated Maturity Date 2017 2016 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2017
Mortgages payable (Dollars in thousands)    (Dollars in thousands)   
Plaza El Segundo�� $175,000
 $175,000
 6.33% August 5, 2017
The Grove at Shrewsbury (East) 42,536
 43,557
 5.82% October 1, 2017
The Grove at Shrewsbury (West) 10,792
 11,024
 6.38% March 1, 2018 $10,545
 $10,792
 6.38% March 1, 2018
Rollingwood Apartments 21,283
 21,716
 5.54% May 1, 2019 20,820
 21,283
 5.54% May 1, 2019
The Shops at Sunset Place 68,634
 70,542
 5.62% September 1, 2020 66,603
 68,634
 5.62% September 1, 2020
29th Place
 4,553
 4,753
 5.91% January 31, 2021
29th Place 4,341
 4,553
 5.91% January 31, 2021
Sylmar Towne Center 17,362
 
 5.39% June 6, 2021
Plaza Del Sol 8,579
 
 5.23% December 1, 2021
THE AVENUE at White Marsh 52,705
 52,705
 3.35% January 1, 2022 52,705
 52,705
 3.35% January 1, 2022
Montrose Crossing 72,726
 74,329
 4.20% January 10, 2022 71,054
 72,726
 4.20% January 10, 2022
Azalea 40,000
 
 3.73% November 1, 2025
Bell Gardens 13,184
 
 4.06% August 1, 2026
Plaza El Segundo 125,000
 175,000
 3.83% June 5, 2027
The Grove at Shrewsbury (East) 43,600
 42,536
 3.77% September 1, 2027
Brook 35 11,500
 11,500
 4.65% July 1, 2029 11,500
 11,500
 4.65% July 1, 2029
Chelsea 6,576
 6,868
 5.36% January 15, 2031 6,268
 6,576
 5.36% January 15, 2031
Subtotal 466,305
 471,994
    491,561
 466,305
   
Net unamortized premium and debt issuance costs 4,812
 9,090
    (56) 4,812
   
Total mortgages payable 471,117
 481,084
    491,505
 471,117
   
Notes payable              
Escondido (municipal bonds) 
 9,400
   October 1, 2016
Term loan 275,000
 275,000
 LIBOR + 0.90%
 November 21, 2018
Revolving credit facility 
 53,500
 LIBOR + 0.825%
 April 20, 2020 41,000
 
 LIBOR + 0.825%
 April 20, 2020
Term loan 275,000
 275,000
 LIBOR + 0.90%
 November 21, 2018
Various 5,247
 5,700
 11.31% Various through 2028 4,819
 5,247
 11.31% Various through 2028
Subtotal 280,247
 343,600
    320,819
 280,247
   
Net unamortized debt issuance costs (1,096) (1,639)    (554) (1,096)   
Total notes payable 279,151
 341,961
    320,265
 279,151
   
Senior notes and debentures              
5.90% notes 150,000
 150,000
 5.90% April 1, 2020 
 150,000
 5.90% April 1, 2020
2.55% notes 250,000
 250,000
 2.55% January 15, 2021 250,000
 250,000
 2.55% January 15, 2021
3.00% notes 250,000
 250,000
 3.00% August 1, 2022 250,000
 250,000
 3.00% August 1, 2022
2.75% notes 275,000
 275,000
 2.75% June 1, 2023 275,000
 275,000
 2.75% June 1, 2023
3.95% notes 300,000
 300,000
 3.95% January 15, 2024 300,000
 300,000
 3.95% January 15, 2024
7.48% debentures 29,200
 29,200
 7.48% August 15, 2026 29,200
 29,200
 7.48% August 15, 2026
3.25% notes 475,000
 
 3.25% July 15, 2027
6.82% medium term notes 40,000
 40,000
 6.82% August 1, 2027 40,000
 40,000
 6.82% August 1, 2027
4.50% notes 450,000
 450,000
 4.50% December 1, 2044 550,000
 450,000
 4.50% December 1, 2044
3.625% notes 250,000
 
 3.625% August 1, 2046 250,000
 250,000
 3.625% August 1, 2046
Subtotal 1,994,200
 1,744,200
    2,419,200
 1,994,200
   
Net unamortized (discount)/premium and debt issuance costs (17,606) (11,649)   
Net unamortized discount and debt issuance costs (17,760) (17,606)   
Total senior notes and debentures 1,976,594
 1,732,551
    2,401,440
 1,976,594
   
Capital lease obligations              
Various 71,590
 71,620
 Various
 Various through 2106 71,556
 71,590
 Various
 Various through 2106
Total debt and capital lease obligations $2,798,452
 $2,627,216
    $3,284,766
 $2,798,452
   
On January 13, 2016,June 5, 2017 we refinanced the $175.0 million mortgage loan on Plaza El Segundo at a face amount of $125.0 million and repaid the remaining $50.0 million at par. The new mortgage loan bears interest at 3.83% and matures on June 5, 2027.
On June 23, 2017, we issued $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior unsecured notes in two separate series. We issued $300.0 million of 3.25% notes that mature on July 15, 2027, which were offered at 99.083% of the principal amount, with a yield to maturity of 3.358%. Additionally, we issued $100.0 million of 4.50% notes due December 1, 2044. The 4.50% notes were offered at 105.760% of the principal amount, with a yield to maturity of 4.143%, and have the same terms and are of the same series as the senior notes first issued on November 14, 2014. Our net proceeds from the June note offering after net issuance premium, underwriting fees and other costs was approximately $399.5 million.

In connection with the acquisition of our partner's 70% interestsix shopping centers in our unconsolidated real estate partnership,Los Angeles County, California on August 2, 2017 (as further discussed in Note 3), we assumed interest only mortgage loans with a face amount of $34.4$79.4 million and a fair value of $34.7$80.1 million. TheseThe mortgage loans hadare secured by the individual properties with the following contractual terms:
  Principal Stated Interest Rate Maturity Date
  (in millions)    
Sylmar Towne Center $17.5
 5.39% June 6, 2021
Plaza Del Sol 8.6
 5.23% December 1, 2021
Azalea 40.0
 3.73% November 1, 2025
Bell Gardens 13.3
 4.06% August 1, 2026
On August 31, 2017, we refinanced the $41.8 million mortgage loan on The Grove at Shrewsbury (East) at a weighted averageface amount of $43.6 million. The new mortgage loan bears interest rateat 3.77% and matures on September 1, 2027.
On December 21, 2017, we issued $175.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.95%3.25% senior unsecured notes due July 15, 2027. The notes have the same terms and are of the same series as the $300.0 million senior notes issued on June 23, 2017. The notes were repaidoffered at par99.404% of the principal amount, with a yield to maturity of 3.323%. Our net proceeds from the December note offering after issuance discount, underwriting fees and other costs were approximately $172.5 million. The proceeds were used on December 31, 2017 to repay our $150.0 million 5.90% notes prior to the original maturity date of April 1, 2016.
On April 20, 2016, we upsized our $600.02020. The redemption price of $164.1 million revolving credit facility to $800.0included a make-whole premium of $11.9 million and extended the maturity date to April 20, 2020, subject to two six-month extensions at our option. Under the amended credit facility, the spread over LIBORaccrued but unpaid interest of $2.2 million. The make-whole premium is 82.5 basis points based on our current credit rating. In addition, we have an option (subject to bank approval) to increase the credit facility through an accordion feature to $1.5 billion. The revolving credit facility requires an annual facility feeincluded in "early extinguishment of $1.0 million. debt" in 2017.
During 2017, 2016 2015 and 2014,2015, the maximum amount of borrowings outstanding under our $800.0 million revolving credit facility was $344.0 million, $251.5 million $324.0 million and $79.5$324.0 million, respectively. The weighted average amount of borrowings outstanding was $147.5 million, $77.3 million $109.7 million and $12.5$109.7 million, respectively, and the weighted average interest rate, before amortization of debt fees, was 1.3%1.9%, 1.1%1.3% and 1.1%, respectively. The revolving credit facility requires an annual facility fee of $1.0 million. At December 31, 2016,2017, our revolving credit facility had no balance$41.0 million outstanding, and had $53.5 millionno balance outstanding at December 31, 2015.

On July 12, 2016, we issued $250.0 million of fixed rate senior unsecured notes that mature on August 1, 2046 and bear interest at3.625%. The notes were offered at 97.756% of the principal amount with a yield to maturity of 3.75%. The net proceeds from this note offering after issuance discounts, underwriting fees, and other costs were$241.8 million.
On October 1, 2016 we repaid the $9.4 million Escondido municipal bonds at par.2016.
Our revolving credit facility, term loan, and certain notes require us to comply with various financial covenants, including the maintenance of minimum shareholders’ equity and debt coverage ratios and a maximum ratio of debt to net worth. As of December 31, 20162017, we were in compliance with all loandefault related debt covenants.
Scheduled principal payments on mortgages payable, notes payable, senior notes and debentures as of December 31, 20162017 are as follows:
Mortgages
Payable
 
Notes
Payable
 
Senior Notes and
Debentures
 
Total
Principal
 
Mortgages
Payable
 
Notes
Payable
 
Senior Notes and
Debentures
 
Total
Principal
 
(In thousands)  (In thousands)  
Year ending December 31,                
2017$222,445
   $462
 $
 $222,907
   
201815,477
 275,513
(1) 
 290,990
   $16,228
   $275,506
(1) $
 $291,734
   
201925,006
 567
 
 25,573
   25,820
 563
 
 26,383
   
202064,687
   629
(2) 150,000
 215,316
   65,539
 41,624
(2) 
 107,163
   
20215,984
   700
   250,000
 256,684
   30,541
   694
 250,000
 281,235
   
2022117,018
   771
   250,000
 367,789
   
Thereafter132,706
   2,376
   1,594,200
 1,729,282
   236,415
   1,661
   1,919,200
 2,157,276
   
$466,305
   $280,247
   $1,994,200
 $2,740,752
 (3)$491,561
   $320,819
   $2,419,200
 $3,231,580
 (3)
 _____________________
(1)Our $275.0 million unsecured term loan matures on November 21, 2018, subject to a one-year extension at our option.
(2)Our $800.0 million revolving credit facility matures on April 20, 2020, subject to two six-month extensions at our option. As of December 31, 2016,2017, there was no$41.0 million outstanding balance under this credit facility.
(3)The total debt maturities differ from the total reported on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20162017 due to the unamortized premium/(discount) and debt issuance costs on certain mortgages payable,mortgage loans, notes payable, and senior notes.

Future minimum lease payments and their present value for property under capital leases as of December 31, 20162017, are as follows: 
  
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Year ending December 31,  
2017$5,797
20185,800
$5,800
20195,800
5,800
20205,800
5,800
20215,800
5,800
20225,810
Thereafter148,235
142,425
177,232
171,435
Less amount representing interest(105,642)(99,879)
Present value$71,590
$71,556

NOTE 8—6—FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
A fair value measurement is based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability in an orderly transaction. The hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value are as follows:
1.Level 1 Inputs—quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
2.Level 2 Inputs—observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

3.Level 3 Inputs—prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Except as disclosed below, the carrying amount of our financial instruments approximates their fair value. The fair value of our mortgages payable, notes payable and senior notes and debentures is sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates. Quoted market prices (Level 1) were used to estimate the fair value of our marketable senior notes and debentures and discounted cash flow analysis (Level 2) is generally used to estimate the fair value of our mortgages and notes payable. Considerable judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value of financial instruments. The estimates of fair value presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized upon disposition of the financial instruments. A summary of the carrying amount and fair value of our mortgages payable, notes payable and senior notes and debentures is as follows:

December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value 
Carrying
Value
 Fair Value
(In thousands)
Mortgages and notes payable$750,268
 $760,260
 $823,045
 $833,931
$811,770
 $824,419
 $750,268
 $760,260
Senior notes and debentures$1,976,594
 $2,015,973
 $1,732,551
 $1,786,758
$2,401,440
 $2,498,445
 $1,976,594
 $2,015,973

As of December 31, 20162017, we have two interest rate swap agreements with a notional amount of $275.0 million that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The interest rate swap agreements fix the variable portion of our $275.0 million term loan at 1.72% through November 1, 2018. The fair values of the interest rate swap agreements are based on the estimated amounts we would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date and are determined using interest rate pricing models and interest rate related observable inputs. The fair value of our swaps at December 31, 2017 was an asset of less than$0.1 million and is included in "prepaid expenses and other assets" on our consolidated balance sheets, and at December 31, 2016 and 2015, was a liability of $2.6 million, and $4.1 million, respectively, and areis included in "accounts payable and accrued expenses" on our consolidated balance sheets.expenses." The value of our interest rate swaps increased $2.6 million and $1.5 million and decreased $0.6 million (including $3.5$1.8 million and $4.3$3.5 million respectively, reclassified from other comprehensive lossincome/(loss) to earnings) for 20162017 and 20152016, respectively. These changes in value are included in "accumulated

"accumulated other comprehensive income/loss.income (loss)." A summary of our financial liabilitiesassets/(liabilities) that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by level within the fair value hierarchy is as follows:
 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2015
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total��Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
 (In thousands)
Interest rate swaps$
 $2,577
 $
 $2,577
 $
 $4,110
 $
 $4,110
 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
 (In thousands)
Interest rate swaps$
 $22
 $
 $22
 $
 $(2,577) $
 $(2,577)

NOTE 9—7—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
We are sometimes involved in lawsuits, warranty claims, and environmental matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Management makes assumptions and estimates concerning the likelihood and amount of any potential loss relating to these matters.
We are currently a party to various legal proceedings. We accrue a liability for litigation if an unfavorable outcome is probable and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. If an unfavorable outcome is probable and a reasonable estimate of the loss is a range, we accrue the best estimate within the range; however, if no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, the minimum within the range is accrued. Legal fees related to litigation are expensed as incurred. Other than as described below, we do not believe that the ultimate outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or overall trends in results of operations; however, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties. Also under our leases, tenants are typically obligated to indemnify us from and against all liabilities, costs and expenses imposed upon or asserted against us (1) as owner of the properties due to certain matters relating to the operation of the properties by the tenant, and (2) where appropriate, due to certain matters relating to the ownership of the properties prior to their acquisition by us.
In November 2016, we were included as a defendant in a class action lawsuit, in the circuit court for Montgomery County, Maryland, related to predatory towing by a third party company we had retained to provide towing services at several of our properties in Montgomery County, Maryland. We, were

not named as a defendant in the litigation prior to the certificationindividually and collectively with other members of the defendant class. In December 2015, the towing company defendant reached a settlement with the plaintiff class that resulted in a $22 million judgment being entered against them. After the judgment was entered, the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland certified amore than 500 property owner defendant class, of approximately 600have undertaken numerous legal actions to challenge property owners,owner liability in this case, including us. We believe this is the first time a Maryland court has certified a defendant class that has resulted in a complete denial of due process to the members of that class and together with others in the defendant class, filed a Writ of Mandamus challenging the certification of the class as a matter of law; however, all of these legal actions have been unsuccessful. Given the costs and risks of continuing litigation on this matter, we elected to participate in a settlement for which our share is approximately $0.4 million. We expect that this settlement amount will be reimbursed by insurance. The settlement did not cover liability for certain tows that were included in the lawsuit that the defendant class. The hearingclass believes cannot be pursued because of the Writ by the Courtstatute of Appeals is discretionary. Because of the specific facts and circumstances of our contractual relationship with the towing company,limitations. Accordingly, we do not believe we should have been includedany additional liability for these remaining tows; however, if we are unsuccessful in dismissing these tows from the defendant class nor do we believe we should have anylitigation, our liability in this matter. We are currently pursuing all available legal remedies and intend to vigorously defend ourselves in the matter, including defenses basedwould be approximately $0.2 million assuming payment on the total lack of due process afforded to us to present our unique facts and circumstances. We believe our potential loss in this matter ranges from $0 to an undetermined share ofsame terms as the $22 million judgment. The judgment does not provide any guidance for how the judgment amount is to be shared amongst the defendant class.settlement.
We are self-insured for general liability costs up to predetermined retained amounts per claim, and we believe that we maintain adequate accruals to cover our retained liability. We currently do not maintain third party stop-loss insurance policies to cover liability costs in excess of predetermined retained amounts. Our accrual for self-insurance liability is determined by management and is based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported. Management considers a number of factors, including third-party actuarial analysis, previous experience in our portfolio, and future increases in costs of claims, when making these determinations. If our liability costs exceed these accruals, it will reduce our net income.
We reserve for estimated losses, if any, associated with warranties given to a buyer at the time real estate is sold or other potential liabilities relating to that sale, taking any insurance policies into account. These warranties may extend up to ten years and require significant judgment. If changes in facts and circumstances indicate that warranty reserves are understated, we will accrue additional reserves at such time a liability has been incurred and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Warranty reserves are released once the legal liability period has expired or all related work has been substantially completed. During 2016, the legal liability period relating to our latent defect warranty on condominiums sold at Santana Row expired. Upon expiration, we released the remaining $4.9 million warranty reserve which is included in "gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests" in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2016.
At December 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, our reserves for warranties and general liability costs were $2.8$3.3 million and $7.7$2.8 million, respectively, and are included in “accounts payable and accrued expenses” in our consolidated balance sheets. Any potential losses which exceed our estimates would result in a decrease in our net income. During 20162017 and 20152016, we made payments from these reserves of $2.0$1.4 million and $1.82.0 million, respectively. Although we consider the reserve to be adequate, there can be no assurance that the reserve will prove to be adequate over-time to cover losses due to the difference between the assumptions used to estimate the reserve and actual losses.

At December 31, 20162017, we had letters of credit outstanding of approximately $1.3 million.
As of December 31, 20162017 in connection with capital improvement, development, and redevelopment projects, the Trust has contractual obligations of approximately $445.3$326.6 million.
We are obligated under ground lease agreements on several shopping centers requiring minimum annual payments as follows, as of December 31, 20162017:
  
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Year ending December 31,  
2017$2,070
20183,021
$4,583
20193,174
4,737
20203,187
4,749
20213,195
4,757
20224,873
Thereafter170,698
188,132
$185,345
$211,831
A master lease for Mercer Mall includes a fixed purchase price option for $55 million in 2023. If we fail to exercise our purchase option, the owner of Mercer Mall has a put option which would require us to purchase Mercer Mall for $60 million in 2025.

Under the terms of the Congressional Plaza partnership agreement, a minority partner has the right to require us and the other minority partner to purchase its 29.47%26.63% interest in Congressional Plaza at the interest’s then-current fair market value. If the other minority partner defaults in their obligation, we must purchase the full interest. Based on management’s current estimate of fair market value as of December 31, 2016,2017, our estimated maximum liability upon exercise of the put option would range from approximately $89$81 million to $93$85 million.
A master lease for Melville Mall includes a fixed purchase price option in 2021 for $5 million.$5 million. If we fail to exercise our purchase option, the owner of Melville Mall has a put option which would require us to purchase Melville Mall in 2023 for $5 million.$5 million.
The other member in Montrose Crossing has the right to require us to purchase all of its 10.1% interest in Montrose Crossing at the interest's then-current fair market value. If the other member fails to exercise its put option, we have the right to purchase its interest on or after December 27, 2021 at fair market value. Based on management’s current estimate of fair market value as of December 31, 2016,2017, our estimated maximum liability upon exercise of the put option would range from approximately $9$12 million to $10$13 million.
Two of the members in Plaza El Segundo have the right to require us to purchase their 10.0% and 11.8% ownership interests at the interests' then-current fair market value. If the members fail to exercise their put options, we have the right to purchase each of their interests on or after December 30, 2026 at fair market value. Based on management’s current estimate of fair market value as of December 31, 2016,2017, our estimated maximum liability upon exercise of the put option would range from approximately $21$26 million to $24$29 million. Also, we exercised our option to acquire the preferred interest of a member in our Plaza El Segundo partnership for $4.9 million. The transaction is expected to close in 2018.
Effective January 1, 2017, the other member in The Grove at Shrewsbury and Brook 35 has the right to require us to purchase all of its approximately 4.8% interest in The Grove at Shrewsbury and approximately 8.8% interest in Brook 35 at the interests' then-current fair market value. Based on management's current estimate of fair market value as of December 31, 2016,2017, our estimated maximum liability upon exercise of the put option would range from $10$9 million to $11$10 million.
Under the terms of certain partnership agreements, the partners have the right to exchange their operating partnership units for cash or the same number of our common shares, at our option. A total of 763,797787,962 downREIT operating partnership units are outstanding which have a total fair value of $108.5$104.6 million, based on our closing stock price on December 31, 20162017.
On February 12, 2016, we acquired the 10% noncontrolling interest of a partnership which owns a project in southern California for $13.0 million, bringing our ownership interest to 100%.

NOTE 10—8—SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
We have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “Plan”), whereby shareholders may use their dividends and optional cash payments to purchase shares. In 20162017, 20152016 and 20142015, 15,61917,911 shares, 16,52415,619 shares and 18,70516,524 shares, respectively, were issued under the Plan.
On September 29, 2017, we issued 6,000,000 Depository Shares, each representing 1/1000th interest of 5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Share, par value $0.01 per share ("Series C Preferred Shares"), at the liquidation preference of $25.00 per depository share (or $25,000 per Series C Preferred share) in an underwritten public offering. The Series C

Preferred Shares accrue dividends at a rate of 5.0% of the $25,000 liquidation preference per year and are redeemable at our option on or after September 29, 2022. Additionally, they are not convertible and holders of these shares generally have no voting rights, unless we fail to pay dividends for six or more quarters. The net proceeds after underwriting fees and other costs were approximately $145.0 million.
As of December 31, 20162017, , 20152016, and 20142015, we had 399,896 shares of 5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares (“Series 1 Preferred Shares”) outstanding that have a liquidation preference of $25 per share and
par value $0.01 per share. The Series 1 Preferred Shares accrue dividends at a rate of 5.417% per year and are convertible at any time by the holders to our common shares at a conversion rate of $104.69 per share. The Series 1 Preferred Shares are also convertible under certain circumstances at our election. The holders of the Series 1 Preferred Shares have no voting rights.
On March 7, 2016, we issued 1.0 million common shares at $149.43 per share, in an underwritten public offering, for cash proceeds of $149.3 million, net of expenses.
On November 4, 2016, we replaced our existing at-the-market (“ATM”) equity program with a new ATM equity program in which we may from time to time offer and sell common shares having an aggregate offering price of up to $400.0 million.$400.0 million. We intend to use the net proceeds to fund potential acquisition opportunities, fund our development and redevelopment pipeline, repay amounts of outstanding under our revolving credit facility and/or for general corporate purposes. For the year ended December 31, 2017, we issued 826,517 common shares at a weighted average price per share of $132.56 for net cash proceeds of $108.3 million and paid $1.1 million in commissions and $0.2 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we issued 1,156,571 common shares at a weighted average price per share of $152.92 for net cash proceeds of $174.8 million and paid $1.8 million in commissions and $0.2 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. For the year ended December 31, 2015, we issued 813,414 common shares at a weighted average price per share of $135.01 for net cash proceeds of $108.5 million and paid $1.1 million in commissions and $0.2 million in additional offering expenses related to the sales of these common shares. As of December 31, 2016,2017, we had the capacity to issue up to $370.9$261.3 million in common shares under our ATM equity program.



NOTE 11—9—DIVIDENDS
The following table provides a summary of dividends declared and paid per share:

Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Declared Paid Declared Paid Declared PaidDeclared Paid Declared Paid Declared Paid
Common shares$3.840
 $3.800
 $3.620
 $3.550
 $3.300
 $3.210
$3.960
 $3.940
 $3.840
 $3.800
 $3.620
 $3.550
5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred shares$1.354
 $1.354
 $1.354
 $1.354
 $1.354
 $1.354
$1.354
 $1.354
 $1.354
 $1.354
 $1.354
 $1.354
5.0% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred shares (1)$0.368
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
           
(1) Amount represents dividends per depository share, each representing 1/1000th of a share.(1) Amount represents dividends per depository share, each representing 1/1000th of a share.
A summary of the income tax status of dividends per share paid is as follows:
 
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
Common shares          
Ordinary dividend$3.800
 $3.515
 $3.178
$3.940
 $3.800
 $3.515
Capital gain
 0.035
 0.032

 
 0.035
$3.800
 $3.550
 $3.210
$3.940
 $3.800
 $3.550
5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred shares          
Ordinary dividend$1.354
 $1.340
 $1.340
$1.354
 $1.354
 $1.340
Capital gain
 0.014
 0.014

 
 0.014
$1.354
 $1.354
 $1.354
$1.354
 $1.354
 $1.354
On November 2, 2016,1, 2017, the Trustees declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.98$1.00 per common share, payable January 17, 201716, 2018 to common shareholders of record on January 3, 2017.2, 2018.

NOTE 12—10—OPERATING LEASES
At December 31, 20162017, our 96104 predominantly retail shopping center and mixed-use properties are located in 12 states and the District of Columbia. There are approximately 2,9003,000 leases with tenants providing a wide range of retail products and services. These tenants range from sole proprietorships to national retailers; no one tenant or corporate group of tenants accounts for more than 3.1%2.9% of annualized base rent.
Our leases with commercial property and residential tenants are classified as operating leases. Commercial property leases generally range from three to ten years (certain leases with anchor tenants may be longer), and in addition to minimum rents, may provide for percentage rents based on the tenant’s level of sales achieved and cost recoveries for the tenant’s share of certain operating costs. Leases on apartments are generally for a period of 1 year or less.
As of December 31, 20162017, minimum future commercial property rentals from noncancelable operating leases, before any reserve for uncollectible amounts and assuming no early lease terminations, at our operating properties are as follows:
  
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Year ending December 31,  
2017$542,941
2018488,668
$593,461
2019427,595
537,822
2020365,231
474,369
2021297,953
401,869
2022328,302
Thereafter1,681,024
1,402,509
$3,803,412
$3,738,332



NOTE 13—11—COMPONENTS OF RENTAL INCOME AND EXPENSE
The principal components of rental income are as follows:

Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
(In thousands)(In thousands)
Minimum rents          
Retail and commercial$549,552
 $509,825
 $472,602
$585,178
 $549,552
 $509,825
Residential49,465
 42,797
 36,099
55,416
 49,465
 42,797
Cost reimbursement158,042
 148,110
 135,592
171,528
 158,042
 148,110
Percentage rent10,977
 11,911
 10,169
11,148
 10,977
 11,911
Other18,547
 15,169
 11,860
18,191
 18,547
 15,169
Total rental income$786,583
 $727,812
 $666,322
$841,461
 $786,583
 $727,812

Minimum rents include the following:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
(In millions)(In millions)
Straight-line rents$8.1
 $7.6
 $5.1
$12.9
 $8.1
 $7.6
Net amortization of above and below market leases$1.8
 $2.7
 $2.4
$4.7
 $1.8
 $2.7

The principal components of rental expenses are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
(In thousands)
Repairs and maintenance$64,942
 $62,420
 $55,444
$67,996
 $64,942
 $62,420
Utilities24,968
 23,003
 20,499
25,763
 24,968
 23,003
Management fees and costs20,823
 18,639
 17,416
22,297
 20,823
 18,639
Payroll13,832
 12,673
 11,554
14,922
 13,832
 12,673
Marketing8,520
 9,046
 9,532
9,007
 8,520
 9,046
Insurance7,758
 7,875
 6,462
7,762
 7,758
 7,875
Ground rent2,561
 2,540
 1,952
3,826
 2,561
 2,540
Bad debt expense2,375
 1,168
 2,021
2,591
 2,375
 1,168
Other operating12,547
 10,229
 10,537
10,726
 12,547
 10,229
Total rental expenses$158,326
 $147,593
 $135,417
$164,890
 $158,326
 $147,593

NOTE 14—12—SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
A summary of share-based compensation expense included in net income is as follows:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
(In thousands)(In thousands)

          
Grants of common shares and options$11,227
 $12,074
 $12,941
$12,371
 $11,227
 $12,074
Capitalized share-based compensation(1,310) (868) (1,188)(1,385) (1,310) (868)
Share-based compensation expense$9,917
 $11,206
 $11,753
$10,986
 $9,917
 $11,206
As of December 31, 20162017, we have grants outstanding under two share-based compensation plans. In May 2010, our shareholders approved the 2010 Performance Incentive Plan, as amended (“the 2010(the "2010 Plan”), which authorized the grant of share options, common shares and other share-based awards for up to 2,450,000 common shares of beneficial interest. Our

2001 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2001 Plan”), which expired in May 2010, authorized the grant of share options, common shares and other share-based awards of 3,250,000 common shares of beneficial interest.
Option awards under both plans are required to have an exercise price at least equal to the closing trading price of our common shares on the date of grant. Options and restricted share awards under these plans generally vest over three to seven years and option awards typically have a ten-year contractual term. We pay dividends on unvested shares. Certain options and share awards provide for accelerated vesting if there is a change in control. Additionally, the vesting on certain option and share awards can accelerate in part or in full upon retirement based on the age of the retiree or upon termination without cause.
The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes model. Expected volatilities, term, dividend yields, employee exercises and estimated forfeitures are primarily based on historical data. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The fair value of each share award is determined based on the closing trading price of our common shares on the grant date. No options were granted in 20152017 and 2014.2015.
The following table provides a summary of the weighted-average assumption used to value options granted in 2016:
Volatility 18.8%
Expected dividend yield 2.8%
Expected term (in years) 6.0
Risk free interest rate 1.5%

The following table provides a summary of option activity for 20162017: 
Shares
Under
Option
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Shares
Under
Option
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
    (In years) (In thousands)    (In years) (In thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015313,802
 $60.93
  
Outstanding at December 31, 2016259,119
 $56.66
  
Granted682
 152.34
  
 
  
Exercised(55,365) 82.03
  (152,634) 65.37
  
Forfeited or expired
 
  
 
  
Outstanding at December 31, 2016259,119
 $56.66
 1.7 $22,148
Exercisable at December 31, 2016258,437
 $56.41
 1.7 $22,148
Outstanding at December 31, 2017106,485
 $44.18
 1.2 $9,451
Exercisable at December 31, 2017105,939
 $43.62
 1.1 $9,451
The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted duringin 2016 was $19.52 per share. The total cash received from options exercised during 2017, 2016, 2015 and 20142015 was $10.0 million, $4.5 million and $2.0 million, and $2.3 million, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 20142015 was $10.7 million, $4.2 million $2.1and $2.1 million, and $1.1 million, respectively.
The following table provides a summary of restricted share activity for 20162017:
Shares 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair
Value
Shares 
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair
Value
Unvested at December 31, 2015177,214
 $118.68
Unvested at December 31, 2016217,353
 $142.70
Granted153,450
 152.70
109,815
 139.31
Vested(94,774) 116.62
(87,704) 131.55
Forfeited(18,537) 129.08
(2,293) 142.09
Unvested at December 31, 2016217,353
 $142.70
Unvested at December 31, 2017237,171
 

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock awarded in 20162017, 20152016 and 20142015 was $139.31, $152.70 $141.08 and $111.45141.08, respectively. The total vesting-date fair value of shares vested during the year ended December 31, 20162017, 20152016 and 20142015, was $13.8$12.5 million, $26.1$13.8 million and $12.126.1 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2016,2017, there was $15.0$17.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested share-based compensation arrangements (i.e. options and unvested shares) granted under our plans. This cost is expected to be recognized over the next 7.46.4 years with a weighted-average period of 2.52.2 years.

Subsequent to December 31, 20162017, common shares were awarded under various compensation plans as follows:
Date  Award  Vesting Term  Beneficiary
January 3, 20172, 2018  4,7515,416
Shares  Immediate  Trustees
February 7, 20172018  101,00992,552
Restricted shares  3-4 years  Officers and key employees
February 7, 2018488
Options5 yearsOfficers and key employees

NOTE 15—13—SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLANS
We have a savings and retirement plan in accordance with the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Code. Generally, employees can elect, at their discretion, to contribute a portion of their compensation up to a maximum of $18,000 for 20162017, 2016, and 2015, and $17,500 for 20142015. Under the plan, we contribute 50% of each employee’s elective deferrals up to 5% of eligible earnings. In addition, we may make discretionary contributions within the limits of deductibility set forth by the Code. Our full-time employees are immediately eligible to become plan participants. Employees are eligible to receive matching contributions immediately on their participation; however, these matching payments will not vest until their third anniversary of employment. Our expense for the years ended December 31, 20162017, 20152016 and 20142015 was approximately $632,000, $602,000 $504,000 and $442,000504,000, respectively.
A non-qualified deferred compensation plan for our officers and certain other employees was established in 1994 that allows the participants to defer a portion of their income. As of December 31, 20162017 and 20152016, we are liable to participants for approximately $10.5$12.8 million and $9.710.5 million, respectively, under this plan. Although this is an unfunded plan, we have purchased certain investments to match this obligation. Our obligation under this plan and the related investments are both included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 16—14—EARNINGS PER SHARE
We have calculated earnings per share (“EPS”) under the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation methodology whereby EPS for each class of common stock and participating securities is calculated according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. For 20162017, 2016, and 2015 we had 0.2 million weighted average unvested shares outstanding, respectively, and in 2014, we had 0.3 million which are considered participating securities. Therefore, we have allocated our earnings for basic and diluted EPS between common shares and unvested shares; the portion of earnings allocated to the unvested shares is reflected as “earnings allocated to unvested shares” in the reconciliation below.
In the dilutive EPS calculation, dilutive stock options were calculated using the treasury stock method consistent with prior periods. There were 682 anti-dilutive stock options in 2017, and no anti-dilutive stock options in 2016, or 2015, or 2014. The conversions of downREIT operating partnership units and 5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible 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.


Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2016 2015 20142017 2016 2015
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
NUMERATOR          
Income from continuing operations$226,425
 $190,094
 $167,888
$219,948
 $226,425
 $190,094
Less: Preferred share dividends(541) (541) (541)(2,458) (541) (541)
Less: Income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests(7,648) (8,205) (7,754)(7,666) (7,648) (8,205)
Less: Earnings allocated to unvested shares(702) (797) (1,003)(942) (702) (797)
Income from continuing operations available for common shareholders217,534
 180,551
 158,590
208,882
 217,534
 180,551
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net31,133
 28,330
 4,401
77,632
 31,133
 28,330
Net income available for common shareholders, basic and diluted$248,667
 $208,881
 $162,991
$286,514
 $248,667
 $208,881
DENOMINATOR          
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic70,877
 68,797
 67,322
72,117
 70,877
 68,797
Effect of dilutive securities:          
Stock options172
 184
 170
116
 172
 184
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted71,049
 68,981
 67,492
72,233
 71,049
 68,981
          
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, BASIC          
Continuing operations$3.07
 $2.63
 $2.35
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net0.44
 0.41
 0.07
$3.51
 $3.04
 $2.42
Net income available for common shareholders$3.97
 $3.51
 $3.04
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE, DILUTED          
Continuing operations$3.06
 $2.62
 $2.34
Gain on sale of real estate and change in control of interests, net0.44
 0.41
 0.07
$3.50
 $3.03
 $2.41
Net income available for common shareholders$3.97
 $3.50
 $3.03
Income from continuing operations attributable to the Trust$218,777
 $181,889
 $160,134
$212,282
 $218,777
 $181,889



NOTE 17—15—SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
Summarized quarterly financial data is as follows:
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
2016       
2017       
Revenue$198,344
 $197,981
 $201,157
 $204,109
$207,389
 $208,049
 $217,953
 $223,957
Operating income$76,922
 $80,135
 $80,461
 $83,477
$81,544
 $83,090
 $84,497
 $83,157
Net income(1)$79,063
 $58,898
 $61,198
 $59,724
$58,070
 $78,133
 $108,882
 $52,785
Net income attributable to the Trust(1)$76,955
 $55,941
 $58,977
 $58,037
$56,190
 $76,291
 $106,777
 $50,656
Net income available for common shareholders(1)$76,820
 $55,806
 $58,841
 $57,902
$56,055
 $76,156
 $106,600
 $48,645
Earnings per common share—basic(1)$1.10
 $0.79
 $0.82
 $0.81
$0.78
 $1.05
 $1.47
 $0.67
Earnings per common share—diluted(1)$1.10
 $0.78
 $0.82
 $0.80
$0.78
 $1.05
 $1.47
 $0.67
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)
2015       
2016       
Revenue$184,792
 $181,461
 $185,252
 $192,507
$198,344
 $197,981
 $201,157
 $204,109
Operating income$72,122
 $76,201
 $75,917
 $75,914
$76,922
 $80,135
 $80,461
 $83,477
Net income(1)$48,203
 $45,673
 $54,550
 $69,998
Net income attributable to the Trust(1)$46,186
 $43,632
 $52,447
 $67,954
Net income available for common shareholders(1)$46,051
 $43,497
 $52,311
 $67,819
Earnings per common share—basic(1)$0.67
 $0.63
 $0.75
 $0.98
Earnings per common share—diluted(1)$0.67
 $0.63
 $0.75
 $0.97
Net income(2)$79,063
 $58,898
 $61,198
 $59,724
Net income attributable to the Trust(2)$76,955
 $55,941
 $58,977
 $58,037
Net income available for common shareholders(2)$76,820
 $55,806
 $58,841
 $57,902
Earnings per common share—basic(2)$1.10
 $0.79
 $0.82
 $0.81
Earnings per common share—diluted(2)$1.10
 $0.78
 $0.82
 $0.80
 
(1)Second quarter 2017 includes a $15.4 million gain related to the sale of three ground lease parcels at our Assembly Row property in Somerville, Massachusetts. Third quarter 2017 includes a $50.8 million gain on sale of real estate from our 150 Post Street and North Lake Commons properties. Fourth quarter 2017 includes a $6.5 million gain related to the sale of a parcel of land at our Bethesda Row property. Additionally, second, third, and fourth quarter 2017 include net percentage-of-completion gains of $3.3 million, $0.6 million, and $1.5 million, respectively, related to condominiums under binding contract at our Assembly Row property. All of these transactions are further discussed in Note 3. Fourth quarter 2017 includes a $12.3 million early extinguishment of debt charge as further discussed in Note 5.
(2)First quarter 2016 includes a $25.7 million gain on change in control of interests from our Clarion Partners acquisition as further discussed in Note 3. Third quarter 2016 includes a $4.9 million gain on sale from the reversal of our warranty reserve on condominiums sold at Santana Row as further discussed in Note 9. Second and fourth quarter 2015 include an $11.5 million and $16.8 million gain on sale, respectively, from our Houston Street and Courtyard Shops properties as further discussed in Note 3.7.


NOTE 18—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
29TH PLACE (Virginia) VA $4,312
 $10,211
 $18,863
 $11,973
 $10,195
 $30,852
 $41,047
 $12,144
 1975 - 2001 5/30/2007 35 years
ANDORRA (Pennsylvania) PA 
 2,432
 12,346
 11,161
 2,432
 23,507
 25,939
 19,028
 1953 1/12/1988 35 years
ASSEMBLY ROW/ASSEMBLY SQUARE MARKETPLACE (Massachusetts) MA 
 93,252
 34,196
 564,077
 69,421
 622,104
 691,525
 43,659
 2005, 2012-2017 2005-2013 35 years
ATLANTIC PLAZA (Massachusetts) MA 
 6,293
 17,109
 2,325
 6,293
 19,434
 25,727
 1,863
 1960 1/13/2016 35 years
AZALEA (California) CA 39,609
 40,219
 67,117
 4
 40,219
 67,121
 107,340
 1,049
 2014 8/2/2017 35 years
BALA CYNWYD (Pennsylvania) PA 
 3,565
 14,466
 23,443
 2,581
 38,893
 41,474
 20,299
 1955 9/22/1993 35 years
BARCROFT PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 12,617
 29,603
 3,279
 12,617
 32,882
 45,499
 2,030
 1963, 1972, 1990, & 2000 1/13/16 & 11/7/16 35 years
BARRACKS ROAD (Virginia) VA 
 4,363
 16,459
 47,088
 4,363
 63,547
 67,910
 42,077
 1958 12/31/1985 35 years
BELL GARDENS (California) CA 12,682
 18,021
 82,470
 159
 18,021
 82,629
 100,650
 1,843
 1990, 2003, 2006 8/2/2017 35 years
BETHESDA ROW (Maryland) MD 
 46,579
 35,406
 144,089
 43,896
 182,178
 226,074
 73,883
 1945-2008 12/31/93, 6/2/97, 1/20/06, 9/25/08, 9/30/08, & 12/27/10 35 - 50 years
BRICK PLAZA (New Jersey) NJ 
 
 24,715
 51,757
 3,945
 72,527
 76,472
 47,932
 1958 12/28/1989 35 years
BRISTOL PLAZA (Connecticut) CT 
 3,856
 15,959
 11,849
 3,856
 27,808
 31,664
 17,680
 1959 9/22/1995 35 years
BROOK 35 (New Jersey) NJ 11,263
 7,128
 38,355
 2,043
 7,128
 40,398
 47,526
 5,494
 1986/2004 1/1/2014 35 years
CAMPUS PLAZA (Massachusetts) MA 
 16,710
 13,412
 429
 16,710
 13,841
 30,551
 1,243
 1970 1/13/2016 35 years
CHELSEA COMMONS (Massachusetts) MA 6,037
 9,417
 19,466
 14,015
 9,396
 33,502
 42,898
 8,509
 1962/1969/2008 8/25/06, 1/30/07, & 7/16/08 35 years

On January 12, 2017, we exercised our purchase option on non-controlling interests in San Antonio Center for $2.6 million of cash and 44,195 of downREIT operating partnership units.
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
COCOWALK (Florida) FL 
 35,063
 71,476
 9,881
 34,406
 82,014
 116,420
 6,536
 1990/1994, 1922-1973 5/4/15, 7/1/15, 12/16/15, 7/26/16, 6/30/17, & 8/10/17 35 years
COLORADO BLVD (California) CA 
 5,262
 4,071
 10,184
 5,262
 14,255
 19,517
 10,678
 1905-1988 12/31/96 & 8/14/98 35 years
CONGRESSIONAL PLAZA (Maryland) MD 
 2,793
 7,424
 92,104
 1,020
 101,301
 102,321
 53,731
 1965/2003 4/1/1965 35 years
COURTHOUSE CENTER (Maryland) MD 
 1,750
 1,869
 1,532
 1,750
 3,401
 5,151
 1,923
 1975 12/17/1997 35 years
CROSSROADS (Illinois) IL 
 4,635
 11,611
 16,882
 4,635
 28,493
 33,128
 16,494
 1959 7/19/1993 35 years
CROW CANYON COMMONS (California) CA 
 27,245
 54,575
 8,525
 27,245
 63,100
 90,345
 21,704
 Late 1970's/
1998/2006
 12/29/05 & 2/28/07 35 years
DARIEN (Connecticut) CT 
 29,809
 18,302
 1,862
 29,809
 20,164
 49,973
 3,075
 1920-2009 4/3/2013 35 years
DEDHAM PLAZA (Massachusetts) MA 
 14,841
 12,918
 13,317
 14,841
 26,235
 41,076
 15,380
 1959 12/31/93 & 12/14/16 35 years
DEL MAR VILLAGE (Florida) FL 
 15,624
 41,712
 8,057
 15,587
 49,806
 65,393
 20,432
 1982/1994/2007 5/30/08, 7/11/08, & 10/14/14 35 years
EAST BAY BRIDGE (California) CA 
 29,079
 138,035
 11,772
 29,079
 149,807
 178,886
 25,229
 1994-2001, 2011/2012 12/21/2012 35 years
EASTGATE CROSSING (North Carolina) NC 
 1,608
 5,775
 26,981
 1,608
 32,756
 34,364
 19,622
 1963 12/18/1986 35 years
ELLISBURG (New Jersey) NJ 
 4,028
 11,309
 19,211
 4,013
 30,535
 34,548
 20,099
 1959 10/16/1992 35 years
ESCONDIDO PROMENADE (California) CA 
 19,117
 15,829
 14,530
 19,117
 30,359
 49,476
 16,037
 1987 12/31/96 & 11/10/10 35 years
FALLS PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 1,798
 1,270
 10,943
 1,819
 12,192
 14,011
 8,664
 1960/1962 9/30/67 & 10/05/72 25 years
FEDERAL PLAZA (Maryland) MD 
 10,216
 17,895
 41,769
 10,216
 59,664
 69,880
 42,794
 1970 6/29/1989 35 years
FINLEY SQUARE (Illinois) IL 
 9,252
 9,544
 19,604
 9,252
 29,148
 38,400
 19,836
 1974 4/27/1995 35 years
FLOURTOWN (Pennsylvania) PA 
 1,345
 3,943
 11,666
 1,345
 15,609
 16,954
 5,981
 1957 4/25/1980 35 years
FOURTH STREET (California) CA 
 13,928
 9,909
 39
 13,928
 9,948
 23,876
 248
 1948,1975 5/19/2017 35 years

On February 1, 2017, we acquired a leasehold interest in Hastings Ranch Plaza, a 274,000 square foot shopping center in Pasadena, California for $29.5 million.
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
FREE STATE SHOPPING CENTER (Maryland) MD 
 18,581
 41,658
 4,538
 18,581
 46,196
 64,777
 3,741
 1970 1/13/2016 35 years
FRESH MEADOWS (New York) NY 
 24,625
 25,255
 40,395
 24,633
 65,642
 90,275
 37,948
 1946-1949 12/5/1997 35 years
FRIENDSHIP CENTER (District of Columbia) DC 
 12,696
 20,803
 4,616
 12,696
 25,419
 38,115
 11,917
 1998 9/21/2001 35 years
GAITHERSBURG SQUARE (Maryland) MD 
 7,701
 5,271
 14,468
 5,973
 21,467
 27,440
 17,830
 1966 4/22/1993 35 years
GARDEN MARKET (Illinois) IL 
 2,677
 4,829
 6,909
 2,677
 11,738
 14,415
 7,569
 1958 7/28/1994 35 years
GOVERNOR PLAZA (Maryland) MD 
 2,068
 4,905
 20,319
 2,068
 25,224
 27,292
 20,241
 1963 10/1/1985 35 years
GRAHAM PARK PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 1,237
 15,096
 18,874
 1,169
 34,038
 35,207
 28,053
 1971 7/21/1983 35 years
GRATIOT PLAZA (Michigan) MI 
 525
 1,601
 17,702
 525
 19,303
 19,828
 17,270
 1964 3/29/1973 25.75 years
GREENLAWN PLAZA (New York) NY 
 10,590
 20,869
 245
 10,590
 21,114
 31,704
 1,756
 1975/2004 1/13/2016 35 years
GREENWICH AVENUE (Connecticut) CT 
 7,484
 5,444
 1,199
 7,484
 6,643
 14,127
 4,170
 1968 4/12/1995 35 years
HASTINGS RANCH PLAZA (California) CA 
 
 22,393
 236
 
 22,629
 22,629
 699
 1958, 1984, 2006, 2007 2/1/2017 35 years
HAUPPAUGE (New York) NY 
 8,791
 15,262
 5,018
 8,419
 20,652
 29,071
 11,724
 1963 8/6/1998 35 years
HERMOSA AVENUE (California) CA 
 1,116
 280
 4,648
 1,368
 4,676
 6,044
 3,298
 1922 9/17/1997 35 years
HOLLYWOOD BLVD (California) CA 
 8,300
 16,920
 21,719
 8,370
 38,569
 46,939
 14,755
 1929/1991 3/22/99 & 6/18/99 35 years
HUNTINGTON (New York) NY 
 12,194
 16,008
 19,144
 12,194
 35,152
 47,346
 15,825
 1962 12/12/88, 10/26/07, & 11/24/15 35 years
HUNTINGTON SQUARE (New York) NY 
 
 10,075
 2,106
 
 12,181
 12,181
 3,317
 1980/2004-2007 8/16/2010 35 years
IDYLWOOD PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 4,308
 10,026
 2,579
 4,308
 12,605
 16,913
 8,928
 1991 4/15/1994 35 years
KINGS COURT (California) CA 
 
 10,714
 954
 
 11,668
 11,668
 8,776
 1960 8/24/1998 26 years
LANCASTER (Pennsylvania) PA 4,907
 
 2,103
 12,010
 75
 14,038
 14,113
 8,212
 1958 4/24/1980 22 years
LANGHORNE SQUARE (Pennsylvania) PA 
 720
 2,974
 18,432
 720
 21,406
 22,126
 15,170
 1966 1/31/1985 35 years

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
LAUREL (Maryland) MD 
 7,458
 22,525
 27,344
 7,464
 49,863
 57,327
 37,461
 1956 8/15/1986 35 years
LAWRENCE PARK (Pennsylvania) PA 
 6,150
 8,491
 20,524
 6,161
 29,004
 35,165
 24,693
 1972 7/23/1980 & 4/3/17 22 years
LEESBURG PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 8,184
 10,722
 17,582
 8,184
 28,304
 36,488
 14,689
 1967 9/15/1998 35 years
LINDEN SQUARE (Massachusetts) MA 
 79,382
 19,247
 50,074
 79,347
 69,356
 148,703
 22,208
 1960-2008 8/24/2006 35 years
MELVILLE MALL (New York) NY 
 35,622
 32,882
 20,096
 35,622
 52,978
 88,600
 12,458
 1974 10/16/2006 35 years
MERCER MALL (New Jersey) NJ 55,548
 29,738
 51,047
 45,957
 29,738
 97,004
 126,742
 41,330
 1975 10/14/03 & 1/31/17 25 - 35 years
MONTROSE CROSSING (Maryland) MD 71,054
 48,624
 91,819
 19,678
 48,624
 111,497
 160,121
 24,840
 1960s, 1970s, 1996 & 2011 12/27/11 & 12/19/13 35 years
MOUNT VERNON/SOUTH VALLEY/7770 RICHMOND HWY. (Virginia) VA 
 10,068
 33,501
 41,132
 10,230
 74,471
 84,701
 34,011
 1966/1972/1987/2001 3/31/03, 3/21/03, & 1/27/06 35 years
NORTH DARTMOUTH (Massachusetts) MA 
 9,366
 
 3
 9,366
 3
 9,369
 
 2004 8/24/2006 
NORTHEAST (Pennsylvania) PA 
 1,152
 10,596
 18,679
 1,153
 29,274
 30,427
 20,496
 1959 8/30/1983 35 years
OLD KEENE MILL (Virginia) VA 
 638
 998
 6,212
 638
 7,210
 7,848
 5,418
 1968 6/15/1976 33.33 years
OLD TOWN CENTER (California) CA 
 3,420
 2,765
 30,997
 3,420
 33,762
 37,182
 21,217
 1962, 1997-1998 10/22/1997 35 years
OLIVO AT MISSION HILLS (California) CA 
 15,048
 46,732
 10,358
 15,048
 57,090
 72,138
 213
 2017 8/2/2017 35 years
PAN AM (Virginia) VA 
 8,694
 12,929
 7,610
 8,695
 20,538
 29,233
 15,159
 1979 2/5/1993 35 years
PENTAGON ROW (Virginia) VA 
 
 2,955
 100,369
 
 103,324
 103,324
 46,051
 1999 - 2002 1998 & 11/22/10 35 years
PERRING PLAZA (Maryland) MD 
 2,800
 6,461
 21,836
 2,800
 28,297
 31,097
 23,112
 1963 10/1/1985 35 years
PIKE & ROSE (Maryland) MD 
 31,471
 10,335
 543,484
 29,903
 555,387
 585,290
 23,148
 1963, 2012-2017 5/18/82, 10/26/07, & 7/31/12 50 years
PIKE 7 PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 14,970
 22,799
 6,929
 14,914
 29,784
 44,698
 16,745
 1968 3/31/97 & 7/8/15 35 years

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
PLAZA DEL MERCADO (Maryland) MD 
 10,305
 21,553
 14,329
 10,305
 35,882
 46,187
 2,341
 1969 1/13/2016 35 years
PLAZA DEL SOL (California) CA 8,746
 5,605
 12,331
 
 5,605
 12,331
 17,936
 212
 2009 8/2/2017 35 years
PLAZA EL SEGUNDO/THE POINT (California) CA 124,151
 62,127
 153,556
 65,337
 64,463
 216,557
 281,020
 39,623
 2006/2007/2016 12/30/11, 6/14/13, 7/26/13, & 12/27/13 35 years
PLAZA PACOIMA (California) CA 
 38,138
 12,227
 
 38,138
 12,227
 50,365
 225
 2010 8/2/2017 35 years
QUEEN ANNE PLAZA (Massachusetts) MA 
 3,319
 8,457
 6,519
 3,319
 14,976
 18,295
 9,881
 1967 12/23/1994 35 years
QUINCE ORCHARD (Maryland) MD 
 3,197
 7,949
 27,772
 2,928
 35,990
 38,918
 19,478
 1975 4/22/1993 35 years
RIVERPOINT CENTER (Illinois) IL 
 15,422
 104,575
 82
 15,422
 104,657
 120,079
 2,626
 1989, 2012 3/31/2017 35 years
ROCKVILLE TOWN SQUARE (Maryland) MD 4,455
 
 8,092
 43,010
 
 51,102
 51,102
 16,823
 2005 - 2007 2006 - 2007 50 years
ROLLINGWOOD APTS. (Maryland) MD 20,785
 552
 2,246
 7,988
 572
 10,214
 10,786
 9,358
 1960 1/15/1971 25 years
SAM'S PARK & SHOP (District of Columbia) DC 
 4,840
 6,319
 1,679
 4,840
 7,998
 12,838
 5,158
 1930 12/1/1995 35 years
SAN ANTONIO CENTER (California) CA 
 39,920
 32,466
 1,334
 39,920
 33,800
 73,720
 4,714
 1958, 1964-1965, 1974-1975, 1995-1997 1/9/2015 35 years
SANTANA ROW (California) CA 
 66,682
 7,502
 788,049
 57,578
 804,655
 862,233
 182,514
 1999-2006, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016-2017 3/5/97, 7/13/12, 9/6/12, 4/30/13 & 9/23/13 40 - 50 years
SAUGUS PLAZA (Massachusetts) MA 
 4,383
 8,291
 2,588
 4,383
 10,879
 15,262
 6,702
 1976 10/1/1996 35 years
SYLMAR TOWNE CENTER (California) CA 18,010
 18,522
 24,636
 376
 18,522
 25,012
 43,534
 389
 1973 8/2/2017 35 years
THE AVENUE AT WHITE MARSH (Maryland) MD 52,489
 20,682
 72,432
 23,014
 20,685
 95,443
 116,128
 32,066
 1997 3/8/2007 35 years
THE GROVE AT SHREWSBURY (New Jersey) NJ 53,218
 18,016
 103,115
 3,886
 18,021
 106,996
 125,017
 13,884
 1988/1993/2007 1/1/2014 & 10/6/14 35 years

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2017
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
THE SHOPPES AT NOTTINGHAM SQUARE (Maryland) MD 
 4,441
 12,849
 254
 4,441
 13,103
 17,544
 4,912
 2005 - 2006 3/8/2007 35 years
THE SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE (Florida) FL 69,149
 64,499
 50,853
 8,160
 64,499
 59,013
 123,512
 6,629
 1999 10/1/2015 35 years
THIRD STREET PROMENADE (California) CA 
 22,645
 12,709
 43,309
 25,125
 53,538
 78,663
 32,281
 1888-2000 1996-2000 35 years
TOWER SHOPPNG CENTER (Virginia) VA 
 7,170
 10,518
 4,240
 7,280
 14,648
 21,928
 8,738
 1953-1960 8/24/1998 35 years
TOWER SHOPS (Florida) FL 
 29,940
 43,390
 24,219
 29,962
 67,587
 97,549
 15,761
 1989 1/19/11 & 6/13/14 35 years
TOWN CENTER OF NEW BRITAIN (Pennsylvania) PA 
 1,282
 12,285
 1,679
 1,470
 13,776
 15,246
 5,087
 1969 6/29/2006 35 years
TOWSON RESIDENTIAL (FLATS @703) (Maryland)
MD 
 2,328
 
 20,048
 2,328
 20,048
 22,376
 221
 2016-2017 3/8/2007 35 years
TROY (New Jersey) NJ 
 3,126
 5,193
 28,424
 5,865
 30,878
 36,743
 21,234
 1966 7/23/1980 22 years
TYSON'S STATION (Virginia) VA 
 388
 453
 3,825
 475
 4,191
 4,666
 3,737
 1954 1/17/1978 17 years
VILLAGE AT SHIRLINGTON (Virginia) VA 6,646
 9,761
 14,808
 40,418
 4,234
 60,753
 64,987
 27,322
 1940, 2006-2009 12/21/1995 35 years
WESTGATE CENTER (California) CA 
 6,319
 107,284
 39,726
 6,319
 147,010
 153,329
 48,562
 1960-1966 3/31/2004 35 years
WHITE MARSH PLAZA (Maryland) MD 
 3,478
 21,413
 645
 3,478
 22,058
 25,536
 8,491
 1987 3/8/2007 35 years
WHITE MARSH OTHER (Maryland) MD 
 31,953
 1,843
 140
 31,983
 1,953
 33,936
 811
 1985 3/8/2007 35 years
WILDWOOD (Maryland) MD 
 9,111
 1,061
 10,291
 9,111
 11,352
 20,463
 8,839
 1958 5/5/1969 33.33 years
WILLOW GROVE (Pennsylvania) PA 
 1,499
 6,643
 22,115
 1,499
 28,758
 30,257
 26,206
 1953 11/20/1984 35 years
WILLOW LAWN (Virginia) VA 
 3,192
 7,723
 84,407
 7,790
 87,532
 95,322
 56,879
 1957 12/5/1983 35 years
WYNNEWOOD (Pennsylvania) PA 
 8,055
 13,759
 21,092
 8,055
 34,851
 42,906
 23,196
 1948 10/29/1996 35 years
TOTALS   $563,061
 $1,459,351
 $2,425,230
 $3,750,480
 $1,427,777
 $6,207,284
 $7,635,061
 $1,876,544
      




FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
150 POST STREET (California) CA 
 $11,685
 $9,181
 $15,243
 $11,685
 $24,424
 $36,109
 $16,232
 1908/1965 10/23/1997 35 years
29TH PLACE (Virginia) VA 4,514
 10,211
 18,863
 11,730
 10,195
 30,609
 40,804
 10,522
 1975 - 2001 5/30/2007 35 years
ANDORRA (Pennsylvania) PA 
 2,432
 12,346
 11,013
 2,432
 23,359
 25,791
 18,269
 1953 1/12/1988 35 years
ASSEMBLY ROW/ASSEMBLY SQUARE MARKETPLACE (Massachusetts) MA 
 93,252
 34,196
 500,278
 94,552
 533,174
 627,726
 36,044
 2005, 2012-2014 2005-2013 35 years
ATLANTIC PLAZA (Massachusetts) MA 
 6,293
 17,109
 1,780
 6,293
 18,889
 25,182
 885
 1960 1/13/2016 35 years
BALA CYNWYD (Pennsylvania) PA 
 3,565
 14,466
 22,502
 2,581
 37,952
 40,533
 18,950
 1955 9/22/1993 35 years
BARCROFT PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 12,617
 29,603
 630
 12,617
 30,233
 42,850
 984
 1963, 1972, 1990, & 2000 1/13/16 & 11/7/16 35 years
BARRACKS ROAD (Virginia) VA 
 4,363
 16,459
 42,978
 4,363
 59,437
 63,800
 39,882
 1958 12/31/1985 35 years
BETHESDA ROW (Maryland) MD 
 46,579
 35,406
 144,090
 44,880
 181,195
 226,075
 67,697
 1945-2008 12/31/93, 6/2/97, 1/20/06, 9/25/08, 9/30/08, & 12/27/10 35 - 50 years
BRICK PLAZA (New Jersey) NJ 
 
 24,715
 45,437
 3,945
 66,207
 70,152
 45,645
 1958 12/28/1989 35 years
BRISTOL PLAZA (Connecticut) CT 
 3,856
 15,959
 10,963
 3,856
 26,922
 30,778
 16,623
 1959 9/22/1995 35 years
BROOK 35 (New Jersey) NJ 11,242
 7,128
 38,355
 1,635
 7,128
 39,990
 47,118
 4,070
 1986/2004 1/1/2014 35 years
CAMPUS PLAZA (Massachusetts) MA 
 16,710
 13,412
 265
 16,710
 13,677
 30,387
 611
 1970 1/13/2016 35 years
CHELSEA COMMONS (Massachusetts) MA 6,328
 9,417
 19,466
 13,958
 9,396
 33,445
 42,841
 7,486
 1962/1969/2008 8/25/06, 1/30/07, & 7/16/08 35 years
COCOWALK (Florida) FL 
 33,160
 71,001
 2,716
 32,504
 74,373
 106,877
 4,276
 1990/1994, 1922-1973 5/4/15, 7/1/15, 12/16/15, & 7/26/16 35 years
COLORADO BLVD (California) CA 
 5,262
 4,071
 10,032
 5,262
 14,103
 19,365
 10,262
 1905-1988 12/31/96 & 8/14/98 35 years

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
CONGRESSIONAL PLAZA (Maryland) MD 
 2,793
 7,424
 90,748
 1,020
 99,945
 100,965
 50,640
 1965/2003 4/1/1965 35 years
COURTHOUSE CENTER (Maryland) MD 
 1,750
 1,869
 1,286
 1,750
 3,155
 4,905
 1,793
 1975 12/17/1997 35 years
CROSSROADS (Illinois) IL 
 4,635
 11,611
 15,879
 4,635
 27,490
 32,125
 15,719
 1959 7/19/1993 35 years
CROW CANYON COMMONS (California) CA 
 27,245
 54,575
 7,679
 27,245
 62,254
 89,499
 19,516
 Late 1970's/
1998/2006
 12/29/05 & 2/28/07 35 years
DARIEN (Connecticut) CT 
 29,809
 18,302
 810
 29,809
 19,112
 48,921
 2,424
 1920-2009 4/3/2013 35 years
DEDHAM PLAZA (Massachusetts) MA 
 14,834
 12,918
 10,564
 14,834
 23,482
 38,316
 14,734
 1959 12/31/93 & 12/14/16 35 years
DEL MAR VILLAGE (Florida) FL 
 15,624
 41,712
 5,252
 15,587
 47,001
 62,588
 18,573
 1982/1994/2007 5/30/08, 7/11/08, & 10/14/14 35 years
EAST BAY BRIDGE (California) CA 
 29,079
 138,035
 10,487
 29,079
 148,522
 177,601
 19,797
 1994-2001, 2011/2012 12/21/2012 35 years
EASTGATE CROSSING (North Carolina) NC 
 1,608
 5,775
 23,647
 1,608
 29,422
 31,030
 18,859
 1963 12/18/1986 35 years
ELLISBURG (New Jersey) NJ 
 4,028
 11,309
 19,112
 4,013
 30,436
 34,449
 19,374
 1959 10/16/1992 35 years
ESCONDIDO PROMENADE (California) CA 
 19,117
 15,829
 12,402
 19,117
 28,231
 47,348
 14,590
 1987 12/31/96 & 11/10/10 35 years
FALLS PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 1,798
 1,270
 10,900
 1,819
 12,149
 13,968
 8,287
 1960/1962 9/30/67 & 10/05/72 25 years
FEDERAL PLAZA (Maryland) MD 
 10,216
 17,895
 39,531
 10,216
 57,426
 67,642
 40,896
 1970 6/29/1989 35 years
FINLEY SQUARE (Illinois) IL 
 9,252
 9,544
 17,995
 9,252
 27,539
 36,791
 18,537
 1974 4/27/1995 35 years
FLOURTOWN (Pennsylvania) PA 
 1,345
 3,943
 11,604
 1,345
 15,547
 16,892
 5,424
 1957 4/25/1980 35 years
FREE STATE SHOPPING CENTER (Maryland) MD 
 18,581
 41,658
 3,739
 18,581
 45,397
 63,978
 1,864
 1970 1/13/2016 35 years
FRESH MEADOWS (New York) NY 
 24,625
 25,255
 36,465
 24,633
 61,712
 86,345
 35,528
 1946-1949 12/5/1997 35 years
FRIENDSHIP CENTER (District of Columbia) DC 
 12,696
 20,803
 4,071
 12,696
 24,874
 37,570
 10,909
 1998 9/21/2001 35 years
GAITHERSBURG SQUARE (Maryland) MD 
 7,701
 5,271
 13,929
 5,973
 20,928
 26,901
 17,291
 1966 4/22/1993 35 years
GARDEN MARKET (Illinois) IL 
 2,677
 4,829
 6,089
 2,677
 10,918
 13,595
 7,016
 1958 7/28/1994 35 years

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
GOVERNOR PLAZA (Maryland) MD 
 2,068
 4,905
 20,401
 2,068
 25,306
 27,374
 19,389
 1963 10/1/1985 35 years
GRAHAM PARK PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 1,237
 15,096
 18,523
 1,169
 33,687
 34,856
 27,137
 1971 7/21/1983 35 years
GRATIOT PLAZA (Michigan) MI 
 525
 1,601
 17,694
 525
 19,295
 19,820
 16,620
 1964 3/29/1973 25.75 years
GREENLAWN PLAZA (New York) NY 
 10,590
 20,869
 213
 10,590
 21,082
 31,672
 875
 1975/2004 1/13/2016 35 years
GREENWICH AVENUE (Connecticut) CT 
 7,484
 5,444
 1,199
 7,484
 6,643
 14,127
 3,980
 1968 4/12/1995 35 years
HAUPPAUGE (New York) NY 
 8,791
 15,262
 4,577
 8,419
 20,211
 28,630
 10,977
 1963 8/6/1998 35 years
HERMOSA AVENUE (California) CA 
 1,116
 280
 4,459
 1,368
 4,487
 5,855
 3,129
 1922 9/17/1997 35 years
HOLLYWOOD BLVD (California) CA 
 8,300
 16,920
 21,502
 8,370
 38,352
 46,722
 13,294
 1929/1991 3/22/99 & 6/18/99 35 years
HUNTINGTON (New York) NY 
 12,195
 16,008
 18,372
 12,195
 34,380
 46,575
 14,516
 1962 12/12/88, 10/26/07, & 11/24/15 35 years
HUNTINGTON SQUARE (New York) NY 
 
 10,075
 2,101
 
 12,176
 12,176
 2,777
 1980/2004-2007 8/16/2010 35 years
IDYLWOOD PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 4,308
 10,026
 2,453
 4,308
 12,479
 16,787
 8,505
 1991 4/15/1994 35 years
KINGS COURT (California) CA 
 
 10,714
 952
 
 11,666
 11,666
 8,331
 1960 8/24/1998 26 years
LANCASTER (Pennsylvania) PA 4,907
 
 2,103
 11,759
 75
 13,787
 13,862
 7,992
 1958 4/24/1980 22 years
LANGHORNE SQUARE (Pennsylvania) PA 
 720
 2,974
 18,236
 720
 21,210
 21,930
 14,439
 1966 1/31/1985 35 years
LAUREL (Maryland) MD 
 7,458
 22,525
 25,986
 7,464
 48,505
 55,969
 35,839
 1956 8/15/1986 35 years
LAWRENCE PARK (Pennsylvania) PA 
 5,723
 7,160
 20,117
 5,734
 27,266
 33,000
 24,029
 1972 7/23/1980 22 years
LEESBURG PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 8,184
 10,722
 17,120
 8,184
 27,842
 36,026
 13,920
 1967 9/15/1998 35 years
LINDEN SQUARE (Massachusetts) MA 
 79,382
 19,247
 49,410
 79,269
 68,770
 148,039
 19,737
 1960-2008 8/24/2006 35 years
MELVILLE MALL (New York) NY 
 35,622
 32,882
 15,370
 35,622
 48,252
 83,874
 10,403
 1974 10/16/2006 35 years
MERCER MALL (New Jersey) NJ 55,618
 28,684
 48,028
 44,258
 28,717
 92,253
 120,970
 37,484
 1975 10/14/2003 25 - 35 years

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
MONTROSE CROSSING (Maryland) MD 72,726
 48,624
 91,819
 13,772
 48,624
 105,591
 154,215
 20,987
 1960s, 1970s, 1996 & 2011 12/27/11, 12/19/13 35 years
MOUNT VERNON/SOUTH VALLEY/7770 RICHMOND HWY. (Virginia) VA 
 10,068
 33,501
 40,545
 10,230
 73,884
 84,114
 31,396
 1966/1972/1987/2001 3/31/03, 3/21/03, & 1/27/06 35 years
NORTH DARTMOUTH (Massachusetts) MA 
 9,366
 
 2
 9,366
 2
 9,368
 
 2004 8/24/2006 
NORTHEAST (Pennsylvania) PA 
 1,152
 10,596
 16,482
 1,153
 27,077
 28,230
 19,721
 1959 8/30/1983 35 years
NORTH LAKE COMMONS (Illinois) IL 
 2,782
 8,604
 5,638
 2,628
 14,396
 17,024
 8,106
 1989 4/27/1994 35 years
OLD KEENE MILL (Virginia) VA 
 638
��998
 5,625
 638
 6,623
 7,261
 5,159
 1968 6/15/1976 33.33 years
OLD TOWN CENTER (California) CA 
 3,420
 2,765
 30,571
 3,420
 33,336
 36,756
 20,065
 1962, 1997-1998 10/22/1997 35 years
PAN AM (Virginia) VA 
 8,694
 12,929
 7,262
 8,695
 20,190
 28,885
 14,504
 1979 2/5/1993 35 years
PENTAGON ROW (Virginia) VA 
 
 2,955
 95,154
 
 98,109
 98,109
 42,881
 1999 - 2002 1998 & 11/22/10 35 years
PERRING PLAZA (Maryland) MD 
 2,800
 6,461
 21,677
 2,800
 28,138
 30,938
 22,232
 1963 10/1/1985 35 years
PIKE & ROSE (Maryland) MD 
 31,471
 10,335
 427,582
 26,199
 443,189
 469,388
 13,498
 1963 & 2012-2014 5/18/82, 10/26/07, & 7/31/12 50 years
PIKE 7 PLAZA (Virginia) VA 
 14,970
 22,799
 4,564
 14,914
 27,419
 42,333
 15,818
 1968 3/31/1997 & 7/8/2015 35 years
PLAZA DEL MERCADO (Maryland) MD 
 10,305
 21,553
 10,558
 10,305
 32,111
 42,416
 853
 1969 1/13/2016 35 years
PLAZA EL SEGUNDO/THE POINT (California) CA 176,209
 62,127
 153,556
 63,039
 64,463
 214,259
 278,722
 32,104
 2006/2007/2016 12/30/11, 6/14/13, 7/26/13 & 12/27/13 35 years
QUEEN ANNE PLAZA (Massachusetts) MA 
 3,319
 8,457
 6,504
 3,319
 14,961
 18,280
 9,386
 1967 12/23/1994 35 years
QUINCE ORCHARD (Maryland) MD 
 3,197
 7,949
 26,927
 2,928
 35,145
 38,073
 17,738
 1975 4/22/1993 35 years
ROCKVILLE TOWN SQUARE (Maryland) MD 4,474
 
 8,092
 41,924
 
 50,016
 50,016
 14,806
 2005 - 2007 2006 - 2007 50 years

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
ROLLINGWOOD APTS. (Maryland) MD 21,221
 552
 2,246
 7,746
 572
 9,972
 10,544
 8,988
 1960 1/15/1971 25 years
SAM'S PARK & SHOP (District of Columbia) DC 
 4,840
 6,319
 1,585
 4,840
 7,904
 12,744
 4,925
 1930 12/1/1995 35 years
SAN ANTONIO CENTER (California) CA 
 39,920
 32,466
 1,114
 39,920
 33,580
 73,500
 3,206
 1958, 1964-1965, 1974-1975, 1995-1997 1/9/2015 35 years
SANTANA ROW (California) CA 
 66,682
 7,502
 732,733
 57,578
 749,339
 806,917
 166,872
 1999-2006, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2016 3/5/97, 7/13/12, 9/6/12, 4/30/13 & 9/23/13 40 - 50 years
SAUGUS PLAZA (Massachusetts) MA 
 4,383
 8,291
 2,583
 4,383
 10,874
 15,257
 6,274
 1976 10/1/1996 35 years
THE AVENUE AT WHITE MARSH (Maryland) MD 52,436
 20,682
 72,432
 12,961
 20,685
 85,390
 106,075
 28,432
 1997 3/8/2007 35 years
THE GROVE AT SHREWSBURY (New Jersey) NJ 54,212
 18,016
 103,115
 2,625
 18,021
 105,735
 123,756
 10,395
 1988/1993/2007 1/1/2014 & 10/6/14 35 years
THE SHOPPES AT NOTTINGHAM SQUARE (Maryland) MD 
 4,441
 12,849
 170
 4,441
 13,019
 17,460
 4,447
 2005 - 2006 3/8/2007 35 years
THE SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE (Florida) FL 72,229
 64,499
 50,853
 5,425
 64,499
 56,278
 120,777
 3,697
 1999 10/1/2015 35 years
THIRD STREET PROMENADE (California) CA 
 22,645
 12,709
 43,693
 25,125
 53,922
 79,047
 31,389
 1888-2000 1996-2000 35 years
TOWER (Virginia) VA 
 7,170
 10,518
 4,019
 7,280
 14,427
 21,707
 8,465
 1953-1960 8/24/1998 35 years
TOWER SHOPS (Florida) FL 
 29,940
 43,390
 22,840
 29,962
 66,208
 96,170
 13,142
 1989 1/19/11 & 6/13/14 35 years
TOWN CENTER OF NEW BRITAIN (Pennsylvania) PA   1,282
 12,285
 1,575
 1,470
 13,672
 15,142
 4,659
 1969 6/29/2006 35 years
TROY (New Jersey) NJ 
 3,126
 5,193
 26,770
 4,501
 30,588
 35,089
 20,415
 1966 7/23/1980 22 years
TYSON'S STATION (Virginia) VA 
 388
 453
 3,782
 475
 4,148
 4,623
 3,583
 1954 1/17/1978 17 years
VILLAGE AT SHIRLINGTON (Virginia) VA 6,591
 9,761
 14,808
 38,650
 4,234
 58,985
 63,219
 24,877
 1940, 2006-2009 12/21/1995 35 years
WESTGATE CENTER (California) CA 
 6,319
 107,284
 35,823
 6,319
 143,107
 149,426
 42,865
 1960-1966 3/31/2004 35 years

FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2016
(Dollars in thousands)
COLUMN A   COLUMN B COLUMN C   COLUMN D COLUMN E     COLUMN F COLUMN G COLUMN H COLUMN I
Descriptions   Encumbrance Initial cost to company 
Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent
to
Acquisition
 
Gross amount at which carried at
close of period
 
Accumulated
Depreciation
and
Amortization
 
Date
of
Construction
 
Date
Acquired
 
Life on  which
depreciation
in latest
income
statements is
computed
Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Land 
Building and
Improvements
 Total 
WHITE MARSH PLAZA (Maryland) MD 
 3,478
 21,413
 337
 3,478
 21,750
 25,228
 7,932
 1987 3/8/2007 35 years
WHITE MARSH OTHER (Maryland) MD 
 34,281
 1,843
 8,432
 34,311
 10,245
 44,556
 752
 1985 3/8/2007 35 years
WILDWOOD (Maryland) MD 
 9,111
 1,061
 9,484
 9,111
 10,545
 19,656
 8,484
 1958 5/5/1969 33.33 years
WILLOW GROVE (Pennsylvania) PA 
 1,499
 6,643
 21,954
 1,499
 28,597
 30,096
 25,190
 1953 11/20/1984 35 years
WILLOW LAWN (Virginia) VA 
 3,192
 7,723
 82,479
 7,790
 85,604
 93,394
 55,812
 1957 12/5/1983 35 years
WYNNEWOOD (Pennsylvania) PA 
 8,055
 13,759
 21,001
 8,055
 34,760
 42,815
 21,597
 1948 10/29/1996 35 years
TOTALS   $542,707
 $1,305,525
 $2,055,800
 $3,397,748
 $1,294,800
 $5,464,273
 $6,759,073
 $1,729,234
      





FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - CONTINUED
Three Years Ended December 31, 2016
Reconciliation of Total Cost
(in thousands)
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - CONTINUED
Three Years Ended December 31, 2017
Reconciliation of Total Cost
(in thousands)
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - CONTINUED
Three Years Ended December 31, 2017
Reconciliation of Total Cost
(in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2013$5,149,463
Additions during period 
Acquisitions174,328
Improvements329,674
Deduction during period—dispositions and retirements of property and transfer to joint venture(44,467)
Balance, December 31, 20145,608,998
$5,608,998
Additions during period  
Acquisitions291,726
291,726
Improvements281,471
281,471
Deduction during period—dispositions and retirements of property(117,789)(117,789)
Balance, December 31, 20156,064,406
6,064,406
Additions during period  
Acquisitions229,296
229,296
Improvements483,932
483,932
Deduction during period—dispositions and retirements of property(18,561)(18,561)
Balance, December 31, 2016$6,759,073
6,759,073
Additions during period 
Acquisitions555,476
Improvements492,541
Deduction during period—dispositions and retirements of property(172,029)
Balance, December 31, 2017 (1)$7,635,061
_____________________
(1)
For Federal tax purposes, the aggregate cost basis is approximately $6.0$6.7 billion as of December 31, 20162017.


FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - CONTINUED
Three Years Ended December 31, 2016
Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
(in thousands)
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - CONTINUED
Three Years Ended December 31, 2017
Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
(in thousands)
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE III
SUMMARY OF REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION - CONTINUED
Three Years Ended December 31, 2017
Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization
(in thousands)
Balance, December 31, 2013$1,350,471
Additions during period—depreciation and amortization expense155,662
Deductions during period—dispositions and retirements of property(39,083)
Balance, December 31, 20141,467,050
$1,467,050
Additions during period—depreciation and amortization expense156,513
156,513
Deductions during period—dispositions and retirements of property(49,522)(49,522)
Balance, December 31, 20151,574,041
1,574,041
Additions during period—depreciation and amortization expense173,244
173,244
Deductions during period—dispositions and retirements of property(18,051)(18,051)
Balance, December 31, 2016$1,729,234
1,729,234
Additions during period—depreciation and amortization expense193,340
Deductions during period—dispositions and retirements of property(46,030)
Balance, December 31, 2017$1,876,544


FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE IV
MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
Year Ended December 31, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE IV
MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
Year Ended December 31, 2017

(Dollars in thousands)
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE IV
MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE
Year Ended December 31, 2017

(Dollars in thousands)
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F Column G Column H  Column B Column C Column D Column E Column F Column G Column H 
Description of Lien Interest Rate Maturity Date Periodic Payment
Terms
 Prior
Liens
 Face Amount
of Mortgages
 Carrying
Amount
of Mortgages(1)
 Principal
Amount
of Loans
Subject to
delinquent
Principal
or Interest
  Interest Rate Maturity Date Periodic Payment
Terms
 Prior
Liens
 Face Amount
of Mortgages
 Carrying
Amount
of Mortgages(1)
 Principal
Amount
of Loans
Subject to
delinquent
Principal
or Interest
 
Mortgage on
retail buildings in Philadelphia, PA
 8% or 10%
based on
timing of
draws, plus
participation
 May 2021 Interest only
monthly; balloon payment due at maturity
 $
    $20,654
    $20,654
 (2) $
  8% or 10%
based on
timing of
draws, plus
participation
 May 2021 Interest only
monthly; balloon payment due at maturity
 $
    $21,179
    $21,179
 (2) $
 
Mortgage on retail buildings in Philadelphia, PA 10% plus participation May 2021 Interest only monthly;
balloon payment due
at maturity
 
    9,250
    9,250
    
  10% plus participation May 2021 Interest only monthly;
balloon payment due
at maturity
 
    9,250
    9,250
    
 
 $
    $29,904
 
 $29,904
 
 $
  $
    $30,429
 
 $30,429
 
 $
 
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(1)
For Federal tax purposes, the aggregate tax basis is approximately $29.9$30.4 million as of December 31, 20162017.
(2)
This mortgage is available for up to $25.0 million.



FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE IV
MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE - CONTINUED
Three Years Ended December 31, 2016
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount
(in thousands)
  
Balance, December 31, 2013$55,155
Deductions during period: 
Collection and satisfaction of loans(4,778)
Amortization of discount611
Balance, December 31, 201450,988
Additions during period: 
Issuance of loans368
Deductions during period: 
Collection and satisfaction of loans(10,692)
Amortization of discount954
Balance, December 31, 201541,618
Deductions during period: 
Collection and satisfaction of loans(11,714)
Balance, December 31, 2016$29,904



EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No.
Description
3.1Declaration of Trust of Federal Realty Investment Trust dated May 5, 1999 as amended by the Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Federal Realty Investment Trust dated May 6, 2004, as corrected by the Certificate of Correction of Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Federal Realty Investment Trust dated June 17, 2004, as amended by the Articles of Amendment of Declaration of Trust of Federal Realty Investment Trust dated May 6, 2009 (previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-160009) and incorporated herein by reference)
3.2Amended and Restated Bylaws of Federal Realty Investment Trust dated February 12, 2003, as amended October 29, 2003, May 5, 2004, February 17, 2006, May 6, 2009, and November 2, 2016.
4.1Specimen Common Share certificate (previously filed as Exhibit 4(i) to the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
4.2Articles Supplementary relating to the 5.417% Series 1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 13, 2007, (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
4.3** Indenture dated December 1, 1993 related to the Trust’s 7.48% Debentures due August 15, 2026; and 6.82% Medium Term Notes due August 1, 2027; (previously filed as Exhibit 4(a) to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 33-51029), and amended on Form S-3 (File No. 33-63687), filed on December 13, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.4** Indenture dated September 1, 1998 related to the Trust’s 5.65% Notes due 2016; 6.20% Notes due 2017; 5.90% Notes due 2020; 3.00% Notes due 2022; 2.75% Notes due 2023; 3.95% Notes due 2024; 4.50% Notes due 2044; 2.55% Notes due 2021; 3.625% Notes due 2046 (previously filed as Exhibit 4(a) to the Trust’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-63619) filed on September 17, 1998 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.1* Severance Agreement between the Trust and Donald C. Wood dated February 22, 1999 (previously filed as a portion of Exhibit 10 to the Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 (File No. 1-07533) (the "1999 1Q Form 10-Q") and incorporated herein by reference)
10.2* Executive Agreement between Federal Realty Investment Trust and Donald C. Wood dated February 22, 1999 (previously filed as a portion of Exhibit 10 to the 1999 1Q Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference)
10.3* Amendment to Executive Agreement between Federal Realty Investment Trust and Donald C. Wood dated February 16, 2005 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 (File No. 1-07533) (the “2004 Form 10-K”) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.42001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Trust’s S-8 Registration Number 333-60364 filed on May 7, 2001 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.5* Health Coverage Continuation Agreement between Federal Realty Investment Trust and Donald C. Wood dated February 16, 2005 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.26 to the 2004 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.6* Severance Agreement between the Trust and Dawn M. Becker dated April 19, 2000 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.26 to the Trust’s 2005 2Q Form 10-Q and incorporated herein by reference)
10.7* Amendment to Severance Agreement between the Trust and Dawn M. Becker dated February 16, 2005 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.27 to the 2004 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.8Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for awards made under the Trust’s 2003 Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.28 to the 2004 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.9Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for long term vesting and retention awards for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 (File No. 1-07533) (the "2010 Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference)
10.10Form of Option Award Agreement for awards made under the Trust’s 2003 Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of the 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.32 to the 2005 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
FEDERAL REALTY INVESTMENT TRUST
SCHEDULE IV
MORTGAGE LOANS ON REAL ESTATE - CONTINUED
Three Years Ended December 31, 2017
Reconciliation of Carrying Amount
(in thousands)
  
Balance, December 31, 2014$50,988
Additions during period: 
Issuance of loans368
Deductions during period: 
Collection and satisfaction of loans(10,692)
Amortization of discount954
Balance, December 31, 201541,618
Deductions during period: 
Collection and satisfaction of loans(11,714)
Balance, December 31, 201629,904
Additions during period: 
Issuance of loans525
Balance, December 31, 2017$30,429


F-40
Exhibit
No.
Description
10.11Amended and Restated 2001 Long-Term Incentive Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.34 to the Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.12* Amendment to Severance Agreement between the Trust and Donald C. Wood dated January 1, 2009 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.26 to the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (File No. 1-07533) (“the 2008 Form 10-K”) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.13* Second Amendment to Executive Agreement between the Trust and Donald C. Wood dated January 1, 2009 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.27 to the Trust’s 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.14* Amendment to Health Coverage Continuation Agreement between the Trust and Donald C. Wood dated January 1, 2009 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.28 to the Trust’s 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.15* Second Amendment to Severance Agreement between the Trust and Dawn M. Becker dated January 1, 2009 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.30 to the Trust’s 2008 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
10.162010 Performance Incentive Plan (previously filed as Appendix A to the Trust’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (File No. 01-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.17Amendment to 2010 Performance Incentive Plan (“the 2010 Plan”) (previously filed as Appendix A to the Trust’s Proxy Supplement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (File No. 01-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.18* Restricted Share Award Agreement between the Trust and Donald C. Wood dated October 12, 2010 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the Trust’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 (File No. 01-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.19Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program and the Trust’s Annual Incentive Bonus Program and basic awards with annual vesting for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.34 to the Trust’s 2010 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.20Form of Option Award Agreement for awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.38 to the Trust’s 2010 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.21Form of Option Award Agreement for front loaded awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.39 to the Trust’s 2010 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.22Form of Option Award Agreement for basic options awarded out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.40 to the Trust’s 2010 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.23Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement, dated as of February 10, 2011, between the Trust and Dawn M. Becker (previously filed as Exhibit 10.41 to the Trust’s 2010 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.24* Severance Agreement between the Trust and James M. Taylor dated July 30, 2012 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.25Credit Agreement dated as of July 7, 2011, by and among the Trust, as Borrower, the financial institutions party thereto and their permitted assignees under Section 12.6., as Lenders, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, PNC Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as a Lead Arranger and Book Manager, and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as a Lead Arranger and Book Manager (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-07533), filed on July 11, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.26Term Loan Agreement dated as of November 22, 2011, by and among the Trust, as Borrower, the financial institutions party thereto and their permitted assignees under Section 12.6., as Lenders, PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Capital One, N.A., Syndication Agent, PNC Capital Markets, LLC, as a Lead Arranger and Book Manager, and Capital One, N.A., as a Lead Arranger and Book Manager (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-07533), filed on November 28, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference)

Exhibit
No.
Description
10.27Revised Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for front loaded awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.35 to the Trust's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 (File No. 1-07533) (the "2012 Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference)
10.28Revised Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for long-term vesting and retention awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the Trust's 2012 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.29Revised Form of Performance Share Award Agreement for shares awarded out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.37 to the Trust's 2012 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.30Revised Form of Restricted Share Award Agreement for awards made under the Trust’s Long-Term Incentive Award Program and the Trust’s Annual Incentive Bonus Program and basic awards with annual vesting for shares issued out of the 2010 Plan (previously filed as Exhibit 10.38 to the Trust's 2012 Form 10-K (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference)
10.31First Amendment to the Credit Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2013, by and among Federal Realty Investment Trust, each of the Lenders party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-07533), filed on April 26, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.32First Amendment to the Term Loan Agreement, dated as of April 22, 2013, by and among Federal Realty Investment Trust, each of the Lenders party thereto, and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (previously filed as Exhibit 10.40 to the Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 (File No. 1-07533) and incorporated herein by reference
10.33Second Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of August 28, 2014, by and among Federal Realty Investment Trust, each of the Lenders party thereto, and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-07533), filed on September 2, 2014 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.34Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2016, by and among Federal Realty Investment Trust, each of the Lenders party thereto, and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust's Current Report on Form 8K (File No. 1-07533), filed on April 26, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.35Third Amendment to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of April 20, 2016, by and among Federal Realty Investment Trust, each of the Lenders party thereto, and PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Trust's Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-07533), filed on April 26, 2016 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.36Severance Agreement between the Trust and Daniel Guglielmone dated August 15, 2016 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.36 to the Trust's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 (File No. 1-07533 and incorporated herein by reference)
21.1Subsidiaries of Federal Realty Investment Trust (filed herewith)
23.1Consent of Grant Thornton LLP (filed herewith)
31.1Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith)
31.2Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith)
32.1Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer (filed herewith)
32.2Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (filed herewith)
101The following materials from Federal Realty Investment Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (1) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (3) the Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity, (4) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (5) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements that have been detail tagged.
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* Management contract or compensatory plan required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 15(b) of Form 10-K.
** Pursuant to Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(4)(iii), the Trust by this filing agrees, upon request, to furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission a copy of other instruments defining the rights of holders of long-term debt of the Trust.

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