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FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON,
Washington, D.C. 20549 /X/ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 MARCH 31, 2002

OR / / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number: 0-24920

ERP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Exact
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) ILLINOIS 36-3894853 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Incorporation or Organization) TWO NORTH RIVERSIDE PLAZA, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Illinois
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
36-3894853
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)



Two North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
60606
(Zip Code)

(312) 474-1300 (Registrant's
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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.    Yes Xý No --- o





ERP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 2001 2000 ---------------- ---------------- ASSETS Investment in real estate Land $ 1,827,926 $ 1,770,019 Depreciable property 10,990,785 10,782,311 Construction in progress 81,062 39,130 --------------- --------------- 12,899,773 12,591,460 Accumulated depreciation (1,621,752) (1,352,236) --------------- --------------- Investment in real estate, net of accumulated depreciation 11,278,021 11,239,224 Real estate held for disposition 4,102 51,637 Cash and cash equivalents 110,807 23,772 Investment in mortgage notes, net - 77,184 Investments in unconsolidated entities 351,947 316,540 Rents receivable 4,070 1,801 Deposits - restricted 157,299 231,639 Escrow deposits - mortgage 79,350 70,470 Deferred financing costs, net 31,588 29,706 Rental furniture, net 23,897 60,183 Property and equipment, net 3,419 7,620 Goodwill, net 48,218 67,589 Other assets 101,899 86,601 --------------- --------------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 12,194,617 $ 12,263,966 =============== =============== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Mortgage notes payable $ 3,268,935 $ 3,230,611 Notes, net 2,419,245 2,120,079 Lines of credit - 355,462 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 135,153 107,818 Accrued interest payable 77,769 51,877 Rents received in advance and other liabilities 70,535 100,819 Security deposits 48,632 46,272 Distributions payable 144,535 18,863 --------------- --------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,164,804 6,031,801 --------------- --------------- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Minority Interests - Partially Owned Properties 3,538 2,884 Partners' Capital Junior Convertible Preference Units 5,846 7,896 Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preference Interests 234,500 186,000 Cumulative Convertible or Redeemable Preference Units 967,741 1,183,136 General Partner 4,452,701 4,436,411 Limited Partners 390,875 415,838 Accumulated other comprehensive income (25,388) - --------------- --------------- TOTAL PARTNERS' CAPITAL 6,026,275 6,229,281 --------------- --------------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL $ 12,194,617 $ 12,263,966 =============== ===============
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
 March 31,
2002

 December 31,
2001

 
ASSETS       
Investment in real estate       
 Land $1,844,098 $1,840,170 
 Depreciable property  11,135,057  11,096,847 
 Construction in progress  104,158  79,166 
  
 
 
   13,083,313  13,016,183 
 Accumulated depreciation  (1,831,277) (1,718,845)
  
 
 
Investment in real estate, net of accumulated depreciation  11,252,036  11,297,338 
Real estate held for disposition  3,505  3,371 
Cash and cash equivalents  249,762  51,603 
Investments in unconsolidated entities  396,733  397,237 
Rents receivable  1,355  2,400 
Deposits — restricted  210,496  218,557 
Escrow deposits — mortgage  72,595  76,700 
Deferred financing costs, net  28,563  27,011 
Rental furniture, net    20,168 
Property and equipment, net    3,063 
Goodwill, net  47,122  47,291 
Other assets  66,086  90,886 
  
 
 
  Total assets $12,328,253 $12,235,625 
  
 
 
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL       
Liabilities:       
 Mortgage notes payable $3,279,105 $3,286,814 
 Notes, net  2,556,358  2,260,944 
 Line of credit    195,000 
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses  99,669  108,254 
 Accrued interest payable  72,323  62,360 
 Rents received in advance and other liabilities  87,219  83,005 
 Security deposits  47,574  47,644 
 Distributions payable  145,433  141,832 
  
 
 
  Total liabilities  6,287,681  6,185,853 
  
 
 
 Commitments and contingencies       
  Minority Interests — Partially Owned Properties  13,953  4,078 
  
 
 
Partners' capital:       
  Preference Units  965,738  966,671 
  Preference Interests  246,000  246,000 
  Junior Preference Units  5,846  5,846 
  General Partner  4,503,191  4,506,097 
  Limited Partners  368,372  379,898 
  Deferred compensation  (36,865) (25,778)
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (25,663) (33,040)
  
 
 
   Total partners' capital  6,026,619  6,045,694 
  
 
 
   Total liabilities and partners' capital $12,328,253 $12,235,625 
  
 
 

See accompanying notes

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ERP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER
(Amounts in thousands except per OP UNIT DATA) (UNAUDITED)
NINE MONTHS ENDED QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------------- ---------------------------- 2001 2000 2001 2000 ------------------------------- ---------------------------- REVENUES Rental income $ 1,556,812 $ 1,454,019 $ 529,141 $ 501,279 Fee and asset management 5,805 4,711 1,665 1,876 Interest income - investment in mortgage notes 8,786 8,282 23 2,783 Interest and other income 18,240 19,009 6,529 10,624 Furniture income 45,051 15,167 15,024 15,167 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total revenues 1,634,694 1,501,188 552,382 531,729 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ EXPENSES Property and maintenance 420,365 369,452 143,715 141,607 Real estate taxes and insurance 143,015 141,420 46,240 46,419 Property management 56,302 56,204 19,760 18,444 Fee and asset management 5,358 3,647 1,888 1,545 Depreciation 341,014 334,840 115,908 110,328 Interest: Expense incurred 287,329 285,337 96,946 95,074 Amortization of deferred financing costs 4,338 4,063 1,528 1,360 General and administrative 23,604 19,354 9,525 6,138 Furniture expenses 45,390 10,361 14,891 10,361 Amortization of goodwill 2,852 767 928 767 Impairment on furniture rental business 60,000 - 60,000 - Impairment on technology investments 7,968 - 1,193 - ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total expenses 1,397,535 1,225,445 512,522 432,043 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income before allocation to Minority Interests, income from investments in unconsolidated entities, net gain on sales of real estate, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 237,159 275,743 39,860 99,686 Allocation to Minority Interests - Partially Owned Properties (1,523) 145 (1,285) (12) Income from investments in unconsolidated entities 20,252 14,589 8,029 5,525 Net gain on sales of real estate 100,132 165,025 53,567 77,373 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 356,020 455,502 100,171 182,572 Extraordinary items (22) - (128) - Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (1,270) - - - ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income $ 354,728 $ 455,502 $ 100,043 $ 182,572 ============ ============ ============ ============ ALLOCATION OF NET INCOME: Junior Convertible Preference Units $ 272 $ 327 $ 82 $ 109 ============ ============ ============ ============ Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preference Interests $ 13,390 $ 6,900 $ 4,833 $ 3,233 ============ ============ ============ ============ Cumulative Convertible or Redeemable Preference Units $ 68,097 $ 76,370 $ 19,425 $ 24,601 ============ ============ ============ ============ General Partner $ 250,303 $ 339,517 $ 69,511 $ 141,373 Limited Partners 22,666 32,388 6,192 13,256 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income available to OP Unit holders $ 272,969 $ 371,905 $ 75,703 $ 154,629 ============ ============ ============ ============ Net income per OP Unit - basic $ 0.94 $ 1.31 $ 0.26 $ 0.54 ============ ============ ============ ============ Net income per OP Unit - diluted $ 0.93 $ 1.30 $ 0.26 $ 0.53 ============ ============ ============ ============ Weighted average OP Units outstanding - basic 290,803 283,636 292,213 287,464 ============ ============ ============ ============ Weighted average OP Units outstanding - diluted 294,661 289,894 296,391 304,988 ============ ============ ============ ============ Distributions declared per OP Unit outstanding $ 1.2475 $ 1.1675 $ 0.4325 $ 0.4075 ============ ============ ============ ============
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES Unit data)
(Unaudited)

 
 Quarter Ended March 31,
 
 
 2002
 2001
 
REVENUES       
 Rental income $510,376 $510,675 
 Fee and asset management  1,718  1,972 
 Interest and other income  4,107  6,502 
 Interest income — investment in mortgage notes    2,744 
  
 
 
  Total revenues  516,201  521,893 
  
 
 
EXPENSES       
 Property and maintenance  129,679  135,985 
 Real estate taxes and insurance  52,560  47,937 
 Property management  19,033  18,687 
 Fee and asset management  1,819  1,875 
 Depreciation  116,587  111,845 
 Interest:       
   Expense incurred, net  84,795  89,898 
   Amortization of deferred financing costs  1,391  1,397 
 General and administrative  10,800  6,754 
 Impairment on technology investments  291  3,003 
 Amortization of goodwill    643 
  
 
 
   Total expenses  416,955  418,024 
  
 
 
Income before allocation to Minority Interests, income from investments in unconsolidated entities, net gain on sales of unconsolidated entities, discontinued operations, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle  99,246  103,869 
Allocation to Minority Interests — Partially Owned Properties  (806) (105)
Income from investments in unconsolidated entities  226  350 
Net gain on sales of unconsolidated entities  5,657   
  
 
 
Income before discontinued operations, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle  104,323  104,114 
Net gain on sales of discontinued operations  2,816  41,778 
Discontinued operations, net  277  143 
  
 
 
Income before extraordinary items and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle  107,416  146,035 
Extraordinary items  (97) 311 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle    (1,270)
  
 
 
Net income $107,319 $145,076 
  
 
 
ALLOCATION OF NET INCOME:       
Preference Units $19,391 $24,459 
  
 
 
Preference Interests $5,053 $3,958 
  
 
 
Junior Preference Units $81 $109 
  
 
 
General Partner $76,353 $106,754 
Limited Partners  6,441  9,796 
  
 
 
Net income available to OP Units $82,794 $116,550 
  
 
 
Net income per OP Unit — basic $0.28 $0.40 
  
 
 
Net income per OP Unit — diluted $0.28 $0.40 
  
 
 
Weighted average OP Units outstanding — basic  294,106  289,659 
  
 
 
Weighted average OP Units outstanding — diluted  297,229  297,184 
  
 
 
Distributions declared per OP Unit outstanding $0.4325 $0.4075 
  
 
 
Comprehensive income:       
Net income $107,319 $145,076 
Other comprehensive income (loss) — derivative instruments:       
 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle    (5,334)
 Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the period  7,209  (11,754)
 Losses reclassified into earnings from other comprehensive income  168  55 
  
 
 
Comprehensive income $114,696 $128,043 
  
 
 

See accompanying notes

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ERP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
 Quarter Ended March 31,
 
 
 2002
 2001
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:       
Net income $107,319 $145,076 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:       
 Allocation to Minority Interests — Partially Owned Properties  806  105 
 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle    1,270 
 Depreciation  116,767  115,029 
 Amortization of deferred financing costs  1,391  1,397 
 Amortization of discount on investment in mortgage notes    (161)
 Amortization of goodwill    933 
 Amortization of discounts and premiums on debt  (327) (590)
 Amortization of deferred settlements on interest rate protection agreements  (101) 101 
 Impairment on technology investments  291  3,003 
 Income from investments in unconsolidated entities  (226) (350)
 Net gain on sales of discontinued operations  (2,816) (41,778)
 Net gain on sales of unconsolidated entities  (5,657)  
 Extraordinary items  97  (311)
 Unrealized gain on interest rate protection agreements  (62) (71)
 Book value of furniture sales and rental buyouts    2,851 
 Compensation paid with Company Common Shares  4,964  2,867 
Changes in assets and liabilities:       
 Decrease (increase) in rents receivable  1,045  (188)
 Decrease in deposits — restricted  14,133  5,343 
 Additions to rental furniture    (6,272)
 Decrease (increase) in other assets  18,446  (3,002)
 (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses  (7,498) (9,153)
 Increase in accrued interest payable  9,963  19,752 
 Increase in rents received in advance and other liabilities  2,852  219 
 Increase in security deposits  287  343 
  
 
 
 Net cash provided by operating activities  261,674  236,413 
  
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:       
 Investment in real estate — acquisitions  (26,100) (143,399)
 Investment in real estate — development  (24,338) (13,758)
 Improvements to real estate  (27,697) (28,166)
 Additions to non-real estate property  (3,004) (1,830)
 Interest capitalized for real estate under development  (5,884) (5,987)
 Proceeds from disposition of real estate, net  31,722  280,448 
 Proceeds from disposition of partial interest in real estate  1,715   
 Proceeds from disposition of furniture rental business  28,741   
 Investment in property and equipment    (673)
 Principal receipts on investment in mortgage notes    2,998 
 Investments in unconsolidated entities  (12,099) (16,613)
 Distributions from unconsolidated entities  14,765  8,364 
 Proceeds from disposition of unconsolidated entities  11,317   
 (Increase) in deposits on real estate acquisitions, net  (6,288) (28,506)
 Decrease in mortgage deposits  4,105  870 
 Business combinations, net of cash acquired  (207) (5,538)
 Other investing activities, net  193  (48)
  
 
 
 Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities  (13,059) 48,162 
  
 
 

See accompanying notes

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ERP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, --------------------------- 2001 2000 --------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 354,728 $ 455,502 ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE NET INCOME TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Allocation to Minority Interests - Partially Owned Properties 1,523 (145) Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 1,270 - Depreciation 349,313 335,844 Amortization of deferred financing costs 4,338 4,063 Amortization of discount on investment in mortgage notes (2,256) - Amortization of goodwill 2,852 767 Amortization of discounts and premiums on debt (1,424) (1,725) Amortization of deferred settlements on interest rate protection agreements 533 290 Impairment on furniture rental business 60,000 - Impairment on technology investments 7,968 - Income from investments in unconsolidated entities (20,252) (14,589) Net gain on sales of real estate (100,132) (165,025) Extraordinary items 22 - Unrealized gain on interest rate protection agreements (161) - Book value of furniture sales and rental buy outs 8,703 4,802 Compensation paid with Company Common Shares 12,298 4,300 CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES: (Increase) decrease in rents receivable (2,069) 44 Decrease in deposits - restricted 4,538 3,660 Additions to rental furniture (17,827) (7,477) (Increase) in other assets (17,630) (7,285) Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses 25,535 39,186 Increase in accrued interest payable 25,702 22,612 (Decrease) in rents received in advance and other liabilities (7,628) (9,755) Increase in security deposits 885 14 ---------- ---------- Net cash provided by operating activities 690,829 665,083 ---------- ---------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Investment in real estate (296,710) (238,055) Improvements to real estate (108,310) (100,347) Additions to non-real estate property (5,210) (3,919) Interest capitalized for real estate under construction (2,159) (827) Proceeds from disposition of real estate, net 452,060 416,603 Investment in property and equipment (2,185) (416) Principal receipts on investment in mortgage notes 61,419 5,287 Investments in unconsolidated entities (69,195) (122,535) Distributions from unconsolidated entities 26,311 15,077 Proceeds from refinancing of unconsolidated entities, net 5,691 1,695 Proceeds from disposition of unconsolidated entities, net 359 4,602 Decrease (increase) in deposits on real estate acquisitions, net 98,582 (154,711) (Increase) decrease in mortgage deposits (4,167) 2,283 Purchase of management contract rights - (779) Consolidation of previously Unconsolidated Properties 52,841 (163) Business combinations, net of cash acquired (8,231) (71,228) Other investing activities, net 989 (2,950) ---------- ---------- Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities 202,085 (250,383) ---------- ----------
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES 4 (Continued)
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
 Quarter Ended March 31,
 
 
 2002
 2001
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:       
Loan and bond acquisition costs $(3,040)$(3,390)
Mortgage notes payable:       
 Proceeds, net  20,772  29,052 
 Lump sum payoffs  (18,267) (176,746)
 Scheduled principal repayments  (8,469) (8,451)
 Prepayment premiums/fees  (97)  
Notes, net:       
 Proceeds  397,064  299,316 
 Lump sum payoffs  (100,000)  
 Scheduled principal repayments    (119)
Lines of credit:       
 Proceeds  245,000  176,686 
 Repayments  (440,000) (532,148)
Proceeds (payments) from settlement of interest rate protection agreements  835  (7,360)
Proceeds from sale of OP Units  4,236  3,266 
Proceeds from sale of Preference Interests    35,000 
Proceeds from exercise of EQR options  9,777  8,210 
Payment of offering costs  (141) (938)
Distributions:       
 OP Units — General Partner  (117,338) (416)
 Preference Units  (16,441) (21,516)
 Preference Interests  (5,080) (3,916)
 Junior Preference Units  (81)  
 OP Units — Limited Partners  (10,151) (9)
 Minority Interests — Partially Owned Properties  (9,120) (108)
Principal receipts on employee notes, net  85  71 
  
 
 
Net cash (used for) financing activities  (50,456) (203,516)
  
 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents  198,159  81,059 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  51,603  23,772 
  
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $249,762 $104,831 
  
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:       
Cash paid during the period for interest $81,566 $76,777 
  
 
 
Mortgage loans assumed through real estate acquisitions $ $45,918 
  
 
 
Mortgage loans (assumed) by purchaser in real estate and furniture rental business dispositions $(1,680)$(22,815)
  
 
 
Transfers to real estate held for disposition $3,505 $21,886 
  
 
 

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ERP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED) (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ------------------------ 2001 2000 ------------------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Loan and bond acquisition costs $ (4,383) $ (2,392) MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLE: Proceeds, net 59,312 389,051 Lump sum payoffs (315,302) (119,412) Scheduled principal repayments (24,210) (19,930) Prepayment premiums (201) - NOTES, NET: Proceeds, net 299,316 - Lump sum payoffs - (208,000) Scheduled principal repayments (4,649) - LINES OF CREDIT: Proceeds 436,491 209,305 Repayments (791,953) (505,179) (Payments) proceeds from settlement of interest rate protection agreements (7,360) 7,055 Capital contributions from General Partner, net 62,068 21,228 Proceeds from sale of preference units/interests 48,500 137,000 Redemption of preference units/interests (210,500) - Distributions paid to partners (321,257) (296,448) Distributions to Minority Interests - Partially Owned Properties (31,970) (617) Principal receipts on employee notes, net 219 254 Principal receipts on other notes receivable, net - 510 ---------- ---------- Net cash (used for) financing activities (805,879) (387,575) ---------- ---------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 87,035 27,125 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 23,772 29,117 ---------- ---------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 110,807 $ 56,242 ========== ========== SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for interest $ 270,849 $ 264,582 ========== ========== Mortgage loans assumed through real estate acquisitions $ 45,918 $ 38,442 ========== ========== Net real estate contributed in exchange for OP Units or preference units $ - $ 4,707 ========== ========== Mortgage loans (assumed) by purchaser in real estate dispositions $ (28,231) $ (220,000) ========== ========== Transfers to real estate held for disposition $ 4,102 $ 224,553 ========== ========== Mortgage loans recorded as a result of consolidation of previously Unconsolidated Properties $ 301,502 $ 65,095 ========== ========== Net (assets) liabilities recorded as a result of consolidation of previously Unconsolidated Properties $ (20,839) $ 792 ========== ==========
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES 5 ERP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(Unaudited)

1.    BUSINESSBusiness

        ERP Operating Limited Partnership ("ERPOP"), an Illinois limited partnership, was formed in May 1993 to conduct the multifamily residential property business of Equity Residential Properties Trust ("EQR"). EQR is a Maryland real estate investment trust ("REIT") formed on March 31, 1993 and is engaged in the general partneracquisition, ownership, management and operation of ERPOP.multifamily properties. As used herein, the term "Operating Partnership" also includes its subsidiaries, includingERPOP and those entities that own residential real property and other assets acquiredowned or controlled by virtue of the mergers between EQR and each of Wellsford Residential Property Trust, Evans Withycombe Residential, Inc., Merry Land & Investment Company, Inc. and Lexford Residential Trust (collectively, the "Mergers"). The Operating Partnership also includes the businesses formally operated by Globe Business Resources, Inc., Temporary Quarters, Inc. and Grove Operating, L.P.it. As used herein, the term "Company" means EQR and the Operating Partnership.

        EQR has electedis the general partner of, and as of March 31, 2002, owned an approximate 92.3% ownership interest in ERPOP. The Company conducts substantially all of its business and owns substantially all of its assets through ERPOP. ERPOP is, in turn, directly or indirectly, a partner, member or shareholder of numerous partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations which have been established primarily to be taxed as a REIT under Section 856(c) ofown fee simple title to multifamily properties or to conduct property management activities and other businesses related to the Internal Revenue Code 1986, as amended (the "Code"). The Operating Partnership is engaged in the acquisition, disposition, ownership management and operation of multifamily properties.residential real estate.

        As of September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership owned or had interests in a portfolio of 1,0811,073 multifamily properties containing 225,590225,000 apartment units (individually a "Property" and collectively the "Properties")located in 36 states consisting of the following:
Number of Number of Properties Units ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Wholly Owned Properties 961 201,089 Partially Owned Properties 36 6,963 Unconsolidated Properties 84 17,538 ----------------- ----------------- Total Properties 1,081 225,590 ================= =================

 
 Number of
Properties

 Number of
Units

Wholly Owned Properties 951 199,305
Partially Owned Properties 37 7,231
Unconsolidated Properties 85 18,464
  
 
Total Properties 1,073 225,000
  
 

2.    SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PRESENTATIONSummary of Significant Accounting Policies

        The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) and certain reclassifications considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial statements in order to conform to the current year presentation. Operating results for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2001March 31, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2001.2002.

        The balance sheet at December 31, 20002001 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements.

        For further information, including definitions fordefinition of capitalized terms not defined herein, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Operating Partnership's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. 6 DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES In the normal course of business, the Operating Partnership is exposed to the effect of interest rate changes. The Operating Partnership limits these risks by following established risk management policies2001.

        At September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership had entered into swaps which have been designated as cash flow hedges with ana current aggregate notional amount of $614.7 million (notional amounts range from $610.4 million to $626.4 million over the terms of the swaps) at interest rates ranging from 3.65125%3.65% to 6.15% maturing at various dates ranging from 2003 to 2007 with a net liability fair value of $27.1$19.0 million; and swaps which have been designated as fair value hedges with ana current aggregate notional amount of $296.4$384.7 million

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(notional amounts range from $380.4 million to $396.4 million over the terms of the swaps) at interest rates ranging from 4.458%4.46% to 7.25% maturing at various dates ranging from 2003 to 20052011 with a net asset fair value of $13.1$2.0 million.

        At March 31, 2002, certain joint venture development partnerships in which the Company invested had entered into swaps to hedge the interest rate risk exposure on unconsolidated floating rate construction mortgage loans. The Operating Partnership has recorded its proportionate share of these qualifying hedges on its consolidated balance sheets. These swaps have been designated as cash flow hedges with a current aggregate notional amount of $329.4 million (notional amounts range from $120.0 million to $538.1 million over the terms of the swaps) at interest rates ranging from 2.28% to 6.94% maturing at various dates ranging from 2002 to 2005 with a net liability fair value of $7.3 million.

        As of March 31, 2002, there were approximately $25.5 million in deferred losses, net, included in accumulated other comprehensive loss. On September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the net derivative instruments were reported at their fair value as other liabilities of approximately $14.0$17.0 million and as a reduction to investment in unconsolidated entities of approximately $7.3 million. Within the next twelve months theThe Operating Partnership expects to recognize an estimated $7.6$12.1 million of accumulated other comprehensive incomeloss as additional interest expense. OTHERexpense during the twelve months ending March 31, 2003, of which $4.6 million is related to the development joint venture swaps.

        In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")FASB issued SFAS No. 141, BUSINESS COMBINATIONS, andBusiness Combinations. SFAS No. 142, GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS. SFAS Nos. 141 and 142 requirerequires companies to account for all business combinations using the purchase method of accountingaccounting. SFAS No. 141 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The Operating Partnership adopted the standard effective January 1, 2002, but it has not had any impact on the Operating Partnership's financial condition and results of operations.

        In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS No. 142 requires companies to eliminate the amortization of goodwill in favor of a periodic impairment based approach. SFAS Nos. 141 andNo. 142 will beis effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The Operating Partnership will adoptadopted the standardsstandard effective January 1, 2002, and doesbut it has not anticipate that the adoptions will havehad a material impact on the Operating Partnership's financial condition and results of operations. 7

        In August 2001,April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPAIRMENT OR DISPOSAL OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS, which145,Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections. SFAS No. 145, among other items, rescinds the automatic classification of costs incurred on debt extinguishment as extraordinary charges. Instead, gains and losses from debt extinguishment should only be classified as extraordinary if they meet the "unusual and infrequently occurring" criteria outlined in APB No. 30. SFAS No. 145 is effective for fiscal years beginning after DecemberMay 15, 2001.2002. The Operating Partnership will adopt the standard effective January 1, 2002, and2003, but does not anticipate that the adoption willexpect it to have a material impact on the Operating Partnership'sits financial condition and results of operations.

3.    PARTNERS' CAPITAL On October 11, 2001, the Operating Partnership effected a two-for-one split of its OP Units to unit holders of record as of September 21, 2001. All OP Units presented have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the OP Unit split.Partners' Capital

        The following table presents the changes in the Operating Partnership's issued and outstanding OP Units for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001: March 31, 2002:

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2001 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2002
Operating Partnership's OP Units outstanding at January 1, 290,090,252 ISSUED TO GENERAL PARTNER: 294,818,566
Issued to General Partner:
Conversion of Series E Preferred Shares 212,444 Preference Units40,710
Conversion of Series H Preferred Shares 6,972 Preference Units1,036
Employee Share Purchase Plan 266,694 153,825
Dividend Reinvestment - DRIP Plan 28,462 14,069
Share Purchase - DRIP Plan 21,752 11,691
Exercise of EQR options 2,712,714 595,081
Restricted EQR share grants, net 756,598 ISSUED TO LIMITED PARTNERS: Conversion of Series A Junior Convertible Preference Units 83,698 Issuance pursuant to acquisition of remaining minority interest in Globe 69,432 Issuance pursuant to an earnout agreement with one property 2,782 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 922,280

Operating Partnership's OP Units outstanding at September 30, 294,251,800 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 31,296,557,258

As of September 30, 2001, EQR (as the general partner) had an approximate 91.89% interest and the Limited Partners had an approximate 8.11% interest in the Operating Partnership.

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        The limited partners of the Operating Partnership as of September 30, 2001March 31, 2002 include various individuals and entities that contributed their properties to the Operating Partnership in exchange for OP Units (the "Limited Partners") and are represented by 23,876,662 OP Units.own an approximate 7.7% ownership interest in ERPOP.

        EQR contributes all net proceeds from the various equity offerings (including proceeds from exercise of options for EQR Common Shares) to the Operating Partnership in return for an increased ownership percentage. Due to the Limited Partners' ability to convert their interest into an ownership interest in the general partner (on a one-for-one common share per OP Unit basis), the net offering proceeds are allocated between EQR (as general partner) and the Limited Partners (to the extent represented by OP Units) to account for the change in their respective percentage ownership of the equity of the Operating Partnership.

        The following table presents the Operating Partnership's issued and outstanding Junior Convertible Preference Units"Preference Units" as of September 30, 2001March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2000: 8
ANNUAL AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS DIVIDEND -------------------------- RATE PER SEPTEMBER DECEMBER UNIT 30, 2001 31, 2000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Junior Convertible Preference Units: Series A Junior Convertible Preference Units; liquidation $ 5.469344 $ 5,662 $ 7,712 value $100 per unit; 56,616 and 77,123 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively Series B Junior Convertible Preference Units; liquidation $ 2.000000 184 184 value $25 per unit; 7,367 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 5,846 $ 7,896 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
During the nine months ended September 30, 2001, a subsidiary of the Operating Partnership issued preference units with an equity value of $48.5 million, receiving net proceeds of $47.3 million: - 510,000 7.875% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units (known as "Preference Interests") with an equity value of $25.5 million. The liquidation value of these units is $50 per unit. The 510,000 units are exchangeable into 510,000 shares of 7.875% Series M-4 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest of the Company. Dividends for the Series G Preference Interests or the Series M-4 Preferred Shares are payable quarterly at the rate of $3.9375 per unit/share per year. - 190,000 7.625% Series H Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preference Units with an equity value of $9.5 million. The liquidation value of these units is $50 per unit. The 190,000 units are exchangeable into 190,000 shares of 7.625% Series M-5 Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest of the Company or 287,052 Common Shares beginning March 2011. Dividends for the Series H Preference Interests or the Series M-5 Preferred Shares are payable quarterly at the rate of $3.8125 per unit/share per year. - 270,000 7.625% Series I Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preference Units with an equity value of $13.5 million. The liquidation value of these units is $50 per unit. The 270,000 units are exchangeable into 270,000 shares of 7.625% Series M-6 Convertible Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest of the Company or 392,634 Common Shares beginning June 2011. Dividends for the Series I Preference Interests or the Series M-6 Preferred Shares are payable quarterly at the rate of $3.8125 per unit/share per year. The Series M-4 Preferred Shares are not convertible into EQR Common Shares. The Series H Preference Interests and the Series M-5 Preferred Shares are convertible into EQR Common Shares at a conversion price ratio of 1.5108 common shares (equal to a conversion price of $33.095 per share) beginning in March 2011. The Series I Preference Interests and the Series M-6 Preferred Shares are convertible into EQR Common Shares at a conversion price ratio of 1.4542 common shares (equal to a conversion price of $34.38 per share) beginning in June 2011. 9 The following table presents the Operating Partnership's issued and outstanding Preference Interests as of September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000:
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANNUAL AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS DIVIDEND -------------------- RATE PERT SEPTEMBER DECEMBER UNIT 30, 2001 31, 2000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Preference Interests: 8.00% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preference $4.0000 $40,000 $ 40,000 Interests; liquidation value $50 per unit; 800,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 8.50% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preference $4.2500 55,000 55,000 Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 1,100,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 8.50% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preference $4.2500 11,000 11,000 Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 220,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 8.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preference $4.1875 21,000 21,000 Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 420,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 8.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preference $4.2500 50,000 50,000 Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 1,000,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 8.375% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preference $4.1875 9,000 9,000 Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 180,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 7.875% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preference $3.9375 25,500 - Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 510,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 7.625% Series H Cumulative Convertible Redeemable $3.8125 9,500 - Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 190,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 7.625% Series I Cumulative Convertible Redeemable $3.8125 13,500 - Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 270,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $234,500 $186,000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
10 The following table presents the Operating Partnership's issued and outstanding Cumulative Convertible or Redeemable Preference Units as of September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000:
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS ANNUAL ---------------------------------- DIVIDEND RATEPER SEPTEMBER DECEMBER 31, UNIT(1) 30, 2001 2000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cumulative Convertible or Redeemable Preference Units: 9 3/8% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation (2) $ - $ 153,000 value $25 per unit; 0 and 6,120,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively 9 1/8% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation $22.81252 125,000 125,000 value $250 per unit; 500,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 9 1/8% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation $22.81252 115,000 115,000 value $250 per unit; 460,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 8.60% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation $21.50000 175,000 175,000 value $250 per unit; 700,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 Series E Cumulative Convertible Preference Units; liquidation value $ 1.75000 85,215 89,990 $25 per unit; 3,408,618 and 3,599,615 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively 9.65% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation (2) - 57,500 value $25 per unit; 0 and 2,300,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively 7 1/4% Series G Convertible Cumulative Preference Units; $18.12500 316,175 316,175 liquidation value $250 per unit; 1,264,700 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 7.00% Series H Cumulative Convertible Preference Units; liquidation $ 1.75000 1,351 1,471 value $25 per unit; 54,027 and 58,851 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively 8.29% Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation $ 4.14500 50,000 50,000 value $50 per unit; 1,000,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 7.625% Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation $ 1.90625 100,000 100,000 value $25 per unit; 4,000,000 units issued and outstanding at September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $967,741 $1,183,136 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001:

 
  
 Amounts in thousands
 
 Annual
Dividend
Rate per
Unit (1)

 
 March 31,
2002

 December 31,
2001

Preference Units:         

91/8% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $250 per unit; 500,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

22.81252

 

$

125,000

 

$

125,000

91/8% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $250 per unit; 460,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

22.81252

 

 

115,000

 

 

115,000

8.60% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $250 per unit; 700,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

21.50000

 

 

175,000

 

 

175,000

Series E Cumulative Convertible Preference Units; liquidation value $25 per unit; 3,329,198 and 3,365,794 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively

 

$

1.75000

 

 

83,230

 

 

84,145

71/4% Series G Convertible Cumulative Preference Units; liquidation value $250 per unit; 1,264,700 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

18.12500

 

 

316,175

 

 

316,175

7.00% Series H Cumulative Convertible Preference Units, liquidation value $25 per unit; 53,311 and 54,027 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively

 

$

1.75000

 

 

1,333

 

 

1,351

8.29% Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 1,000,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

4.14500

 

 

50,000

 

 

50,000

7.625% Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $25 per unit; 4,000,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

1.90625

 

 

100,000

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

$

965,738

 

$

966,671

 

 

 

 

 



 



(1)
Dividends on all series of preference units are payable quarterly at various pay dates. Dividend rates listed for Series B, C, D and G are preference unit rates and the equivalent depositary unit annual dividend rates are $2.281252, $2.281252, $2.15 and $1.8125, respectively. (2) On June 25, 2001,

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        The following table presents the Operating Partnership redeemed all of its remaining issued and outstanding Series APreference Interests as of March 31, 2002 and F Cumulative RedeemableDecember 31, 2001:

 
  
 Amounts in thousands
 
 Annual
Dividend
Rate per
Unit (1)

 
 March 31,
2002

 December 31,
2001

Preference Interests:         

8.00% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preference Interests; liquidation value $50 per unit; 800,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

4.0000

 

$

40,000

 

$

40,000

8.50% Series B Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 1,100,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

4.2500

 

 

55,000

 

 

55,000

8.50% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 220,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

4.2500

 

 

11,000

 

 

11,000

8.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 420,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

4.1875

 

 

21,000

 

 

21,000

8.50% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 1,000,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

4.2500

 

 

50,000

 

 

50,000

8.375% Series F Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 180,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

4.1875

 

 

9,000

 

 

9,000

7.875% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 510,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

3.9375

 

 

25,500

 

 

25,500

7.625% Series H Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 190,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

3.8125

 

 

9,500

 

 

9,500

7.625% Series I Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 270,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

3.8125

 

 

13,500

 

 

13,500

7.625% Series J Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preference Units; liquidation value $50 per unit; 230,000 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

3.8125

 

 

11,500

 

 

11,500

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

$

246,000

 

$

246,000

 

 

 

 

 



 



(1)
Dividends on all series of Preference Interests are payable quarterly on March 25th, June 25th, September 25th, and December 25th of each year.

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        The following table presents the Operating Partnership's issued and outstanding Junior Convertible Preference Units (the "Junior Preference Units") as of March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001:

 
  
 Amounts in thousands
 
 Annual
Dividend
Rate per
Unit (1)

 
 March 31,
2002

 December 31,
2001

Junior Preference Units:         

Series A Junior Convertible Preference Units; liquidation value $100 per unit; 56,616 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

5.46934

 

$

5,662

 

$

5,662

Series B Junior Convertible Preference Units; liquidation value $25 per unit; 7,367 units issued and outstanding at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001

 

$

2.00000

 

 

184

 

 

184

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

$

5,846

 

$

5,846

 

 

 

 

 



 



(1)
Dividends on both series of Junior Preference Units are payable quarterly at their liquidation values for total cash consideration of $210.5 million. 11 various dates.

4.    REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONSReal Estate Acquisitions

        During the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership acquired the eleven properties and one parcelproperty located in Sunrise, Florida from an unaffiliated party, consisting of land listed below from unaffiliated parties368 units for a total purchase price of $287.8approximately $26.0 million.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACQUISITION DATE NUMBER PRICE ACQUIRED PROPERTY LOCATION OF UNITS (IN THOUSANDS) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 01/04/01 Suerte San Diego, CA 272 $ 37,500 02/08/01 Westside Villas VI Los Angeles, CA 18 4,550 02/15/01 Riverview Norwalk, CT 92 9,600 03/15/01 Grand Reserve at Eagle Valley Woodbury, MN 394 54,250 03/22/01 Legends at Preston Morrisville, NC 382 30,200 03/30/01 Mission Hills Oceanside, CA 282 26,750 03/30/01 River Oaks Oceanside, CA 280 26,250 05/18/01 Promenade at Aventura Aventura, FL 296 43,000 08/13/01 Vacant Land Westwood, MA 0 600 08/22/01 Shadetree West Palm Beach, FL 76 1,948 08/22/01 Suntree West Palm Beach, FL 67 1,944 09/26/01 Palladia Hillsboro, OR 497 51,250 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2,656 $287,842 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On July 2, 2001, the Operating Partnership acquired an additional ownership interest in 21 previously Unconsolidated Properties containing 3,896 units. Prior to July 2, 2001, the Operating Partnership accounted for this portfolio as in investment in mortgage notes. As a result of this additional ownership acquisition, the Operating Partnership acquired a controlling interest, and as such, now consolidates these properties for financial reporting purposes. The Operating Partnership recorded additional investments in real estate totaling $258.9 million in connection with this transaction.

5.    REAL ESTATE DISPOSITIONSReal Estate Dispositions

        During the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership disposed of the thirty-sevenfour properties and two vacant parcels of land listed below to unaffiliated parties. When combined with gains from the joint ventureparties and unconsolidated property sale discussed below, the Operating Partnership recognized a net gain on sales of discontinued operations of approximately $100.1$2.8 million on these sales. 12
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DISPOSITION DATE NUMBER PRICE DISPOSED PROPERTY LOCATION OF UNITS (IN THOUSANDS) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 01/17/01 Meadowood II Indianapolis, IN 74 $ 1,300 01/31/01 Concorde Bridge Overland Park, KS 248 15,600 02/01/01 Springs of Country Woods Salt Lake City, UT 590 31,000 02/22/01 Riverview Estates Napoleon, OH 90 1,750 02/26/01 Chelsea Court Sandusky, OH 62 1,600 02/27/01 Concord Square Lawrenceburg, IN 48 1,200 02/28/01 Canyon Creek Tucson, AZ 242 9,220 03/06/01 Gentian Oaks Columbus, GA 62 1,620 03/06/01 Holly Park Columbus, GA 66 1,730 03/06/01 Stratford Lane I Columbus, GA 67 1,750 03/07/01 Estate on Quarry Lake Austin, TX 302 25,232 03/08/01 Meadowood Crawfordsville, IN 64 1,300 03/14/01 Mill Run Statesboro, GA 88 2,350 03/15/01 Laurel Court Fremont, OH 69 1,450 03/15/01 Regency Woods West Des Moines, IA 200 9,350 03/22/01 Vacant Land Richmond, VA 0 11,200 04/16/01 Rosewood Tampa, FL 66 1,650 04/25/01 Parkcrest Southfield, MI 210 12,950 04/27/01 Westwood Newark, OH 14 222 04/30/01 Desert Park Las Vegas, NV 368 9,900 05/15/01 Carleton Court Erie, PA 60 1,461 05/16/01 River Oak Louisville, KY 268 14,650 06/07/01 Willowood Milledgeville, GA 61 1,550 06/14/01 Quail Cove Salt Lake City, UT 420 20,000 06/15/01 Beckford Place Wapakoneta, OH 40 830 06/27/01 The Birches Lima, OH 58 1,120 06/28/01 Pelican Pointe I and II Jacksonville, FL 160 4,150 06/28/01 Vacant Land Jacksonville, FL 0 217 06/28/01 Camden Way I and II Kingsland, GA 118 2,000 07/11/01 Plantation Houston, TX 232 12,875 07/12/01 Wood Crest Villas Westland, MI 458 20,450 07/17/01 Hampshire Court Bluffton, IN 45 1,064 07/17/01 Meadowood Logansport, IN 42 993 07/17/01 Westwood Rochester, IN 42 993 07/19/01 Vista Pointe Irving, TX 231 17,200 07/31/01 Cedarwood Sabina, OH 31 385 08/09/01 Olentangy Commons Columbus, OH 827 53,000 08/31/01 Greenglen II Lima, OH 54 1,095 09/28/01 Glenview Huntsville, AL 90 1,687 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6,167 $298,094 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On February 23, 2001,

Date Disposed

 Property

 Location

 Number
Of Units

 Disposition
Price
(in thousands)

01/17/02 Ravenwood Mauldin, SC 82 $2,425
01/24/02 Larkspur I & II Moraine, OH 45  899
01/31/02 Springwood II Austintown, OH 43  900
02/21/02 Scottsdale Courtyards Scottsdale, AZ 274  26,500
      
 
      444 $30,724
      
 

        In addition, during the quarter ended March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership entered into a joint venture with an unaffiliated joint venture partner ("JVP"). At closing, the Operating Partnership sold and/or contributed eleven wholly owned properties containing 3,011 units valued at $202.5 million to the joint venture encumbered with $20.2 million in mortgage loans obtained on February 16, 2001. An additional $123.6 million of mortgage loans was obtained by the joint venture. The JVP contributed cash in an amount equal to 75% of the equity in the joint venture, which was then distributed to the Operating Partnership. The Operating Partnership retained a 25% interest in the joint venture along with the right to manage the properties. In accordance with the respective joint venture organization documents, the Operating Partnership and the JVP both shall have the right, but not the obligation, to infuse additional cash into the joint venture. There are no other agreements that require the Operating Partnership or the JVP to infuse cash into each 13 joint venture. In addition, the Operating Partnership and the JVP have not guaranteed the mortgage indebtedness of the joint venture. As a result, the Operating Partnership recognized 75% of the gain on the sales and/or contributions of property to the joint venture, which totaled approximately $36.4 million. The Operating Partnership has classified its initial $3.4 million 25% interest in the joint venture (at carryover basis) as investments in unconsolidated entities and accounted for it under the equity method of accounting. On May 17, 2001, the Operating Partnership Partnership:

6.    COMMITMENTS TO ACQUIRE/DISPOSE OF REAL ESTATE At September 30, 2001,Commitments to Acquire/Dispose of Real Estate

        As of March 31, 2002, in addition to the Propertyproperty that was subsequently acquired as discussed in Note 16 below,17, the Operating Partnership had entered into separate agreements to acquire two multifamily properties containing 469736 units from unaffiliated parties. The CompanyOperating Partnership expects a combined purchase price of approximately $76.5$55.3 million, including the assumption of mortgage indebtedness of approximately $45.8$14.0 million. At September 30, 2001,


        As of March 31, 2002, in addition to the Propertiesproperties that were subsequently disposed of as discussed in Note 16 below,17, the Operating Partnership had entered into separate agreements to dispose of seventwenty-four multifamily properties containing 1,4604,564 units one vacant land parcel and retail space at a consolidated property to unaffiliated parties. The CompanyOperating Partnership expects a combined disposition price of approximately $65.6$244.0 million.

        The closings of these pending transactions are subject to certain contingencies and conditions;conditions, therefore, there can be no assurance that these transactions will be consummated or that the final terms thereof will not differ in material respects from those summarized in the preceding paragraphs.

7.    INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITIESInvestments in Unconsolidated Entities

        The Operating Partnership has entered into two separatevarious joint venture agreements with third party development companies wherebycompanies. The following table summarizes the Operating Partnership contributes 25% to 30% of the development cost to the joint venture in return for preferential returns of 9.0% per annum. The basis of the Operating Partnership's equity investments in these two joint ventures was $298.5 million and $235.9 million as of September 30, 2001 and December 31, 2000, respectively. The Operating Partnership also has various other investments in unconsolidated entities withas of March 31, 2002 (amounts in thousands except for project and unit amounts):

 
 Institutional
Joint
Ventures

 Stabilized
Development
Joint Ventures
(1)

 Joint Venture
Projects Under
Development

 Lexford /
Other

 Totals
Total projects  45  10  16(2) 27  98
  
 
 
 
 
Total units  10,846  3,038  5,179(2) 3,348  22,411
  
 
 
 
 
ERPOP's percentage ownership of mortgage notes payable  25.0% 85.4% 100.0% 15.6%  
ERPOP's share of mortgage notes payable (4) $121,200 $214,615 $285,655(3)$10,509 $631,979
  
 
 
 
 

(1)
The Operating Partnership determines a project to be stabilized once it has maintained an average physical occupancy of 90% or more for a three-month period.

(2)
Includes three projects consisting of 1,232 units, which are completed and not yet stabilized, but are included in the Operating Partnership's property/unit counts at March 31, 2002. The remaining 13 properties containing 3,947 units are not included in the Operating Partnership's property/unit counts at March 31, 2002.

(3)
A total of $658,602 is available for funding under these construction loans, of which $285,655 was funded and outstanding as of March 31, 2002.

(4)
As of April 30, 2002, the Operating Partnership has funded $54.5 million as additional collateral for certain of these loans (see Note 8). All remaining debt is non-recourse to EQR and the Operating Partnership.

        Investments in unconsolidated entities includes the Unconsolidated Properties as well as various uncompleted development joint venture properties. The Operating Partnership does not consolidate these entities, as it does not have sole control of major decisions (such as sale and/or financing/refinancing). The Operating Partnership's common equity ownership interests rangingin these entities range from 1.5% to 50.0%. The basis of these equity investments was $53.4 million and $80.6 million as of September 30, 2001 and December57.0% at March 31, 2000, respectively.2002.

        These investments are accounted for underutilizing the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method of accounting, the net equity investment of the Operating Partnership is reflected on the consolidated balance sheets and, after the project is completed, the consolidated statements of operations include the Operating Partnership's share of net income or loss from the unconsolidated entity. Prior to the project being completed, the Operating Partnership capitalized interest on its equity contribution in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 58,Capitalization of Interest Cost in Financial Statements That Include Investments Accounted for by the Equity Method. During the quarters ended March 31, 2002 and 2001, the Operating Partnership capitalized $3.8 million and $4.3 million, respectively, in interest cost related to its unconsolidated joint venture development projects (which reduced interest expense incurred in the consolidated statements of operations).

        The Operating Partnership generally contributes between 25% and 30% of the project cost of the joint ventures under development, with the remaining cost financed through third-party construction mortgages.

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8.    DEPOSITS - RESTRICTED Deposits-restricted asDeposits—Restricted

        As of September 30, 2001March 31, 2002, deposits-restricted totaled $210.5 million and primarily included the following: -

9.    MORTGAGE NOTES PAYABLEMortgage Notes Payable

        As of September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership had outstanding mortgage indebtedness of approximately $3.3 billion.

        During the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership: -

        As of September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, scheduled maturities for the Operating Partnership's outstanding mortgage indebtedness arewere at various dates through October 1, 2033. The interest rate range on the Operating Partnership's mortgage debt was 2.15%1.30% to 12.465% at September 30, 2001.March 31, 2002. During the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the weighted average interest rate on the Operating Partnership's mortgage debt was 6.59%6.42%.

10.  NOTESNotes

        As of September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership had outstanding unsecured notes of approximately $2.4$2.6 billion.

        During the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership Partnership:

        As of September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, scheduled maturities for the Operating Partnership's outstanding notes are at various dates through 2029. The interest rate range on the Operating Partnership's notes was 4.75% to 9.375%7.95% at September 30, 2001.March 31, 2002. During the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the weighted average interest rate on the Operating Partnership's notes was 6.88%6.39%.

11.  LINES OF CREDITLine of Credit

        The Operating Partnership has a revolving credit facility to provide the Operating Partnership with potential borrowings of up to $700.0 million. As of September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, no amounts were outstanding under this facility and $60.0$57.4 million was restricted (dedicated to support letters of credit and not available for borrowing) on the line of credit. In connection withDuring the Globe acquisition,quarter ended March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership assumed a revolving credit facility with potential borrowingsweighted average interest rate was 2.50%.

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12.  Calculation of up to $55.0 million. This credit facility was terminated on May 31, 2001. 15 12. CALCULATION OF NET INCOME PER WEIGHTED AVERAGENet Income Per Weighted Average OP UNITUnit

        The following tables set forth the computation of net income per OP Unit - Unit—basic and net income per OP Unit—diluted:

 
 Quarter Ended March 31,
 
 
 2002
 2001
 
 
 (Amounts in thousands except per OP
Unit amounts)

 
Numerator:       
Income before allocation to Minority Interests, income from investments in unconsolidated entities, net gain on sales of unconsolidated entities, discontinued operations, extraordinary items, cumulative effect of change in accounting principle and allocation to preference unit/interest distributions $99,246 $103,869 
Allocation to Minority Interests — Partially Owned Properties  (806) (105)
Income from investments in unconsolidated entities  226  350 
Allocation to Preference Units  (19,391) (24,459)
Allocation to Preference Interests  (5,053) (3,958)
Allocation to Junior Preference Units  (81) (109)
  
 
 
Income before net gain on sales of unconsolidated entities, discontinued operations, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle  74,141  75,588 
Net gain on sales of unconsolidated entities  5,657   
Net gain on sales of discontinued operations  2,816  41,778 
Discontinued operations, net  277  143 
Extraordinary items  (97) 311 
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle    (1,270)
  
 
 
Numerator for net income per OP Unit — basic  82,794  116,550 
Effect of dilutive securities:       
 Distributions on convertible preference units/interests    1,692 
  
 
 
Numerator for net income per OP Unit — diluted $82,794 $118,242 
  
 
 
Denominator:       
Denominator for net income per OP Unit — basic  294,106  289,659 
Effect of dilutive securities:       
 Convertible preference units/interests    4,370 
 Dilution for OP Units issuable upon assumed exercise/vesting of the Company's share options/restricted shares  3,123  3,155 
  
 
 
Denominator for net income per OP Unit — diluted  297,229  297,184 
  
 
 
Net income per OP Unit — basic $0.28 $0.40 
  
 
 
Net income per OP Unit — diluted $0.28 $0.40 
  
 
 

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 Quarter Ended March 31,
 
 2002
 2001
 
 (Amounts in thousands except per OP
Unit amounts)

Net income per OP Unit — basic:      
Income before net gain on sales of unconsolidated entities, discontinued operations, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle per OP Unit — basic $0.25 $0.26
Net gain on sales of unconsolidated entities  0.02  
Net gain on sales of discontinued operations  0.01  0.14
Discontinued operations, net    
Extraordinary items    
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle    
  
 
Net income per OP Unit — basic $0.28 $0.40
  
 
Net income per OP Unit — diluted:      
Income before net gain on sales of unconsolidated entities, discontinued operations, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle per OP Unit — diluted $0.25 $0.26
Net gain on sales of unconsolidated entities  0.02  
Net gain on sales of discontinued operations  0.01  0.14
Discontinued operations, net    
Extraordinary items    
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle    
  
 
Net income per OP Unit — diluted $0.28 $0.40
  
 

13.  Discontinued Operations

        In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144,Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The Operating Partnership adopted the standard effective January 1, 2002, which did not have a material effect on the Operating Partnership's financial condition and results of operations.

        Under the provisions of SFAS No. 144, for long-lived assets to be held and used, the Operating Partnership first determines whether any indicators of impairment exist. If indicators exist, the Operating Partnership compares the expected future undiscounted cash flows for the long-lived asset against the carrying amount of that asset. If the sum of the estimated undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss would be recorded for the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying amount of the asset.

        For long-lived assets to be disposed of, an impairment loss is recognized when the estimated fair value of the asset, less the estimated cost to sell, is less than the carrying amount of the asset measured at the time that the Operating Partnership has determined it will sell the asset. Long-lived assets held for disposition are reported at the lower of their carrying amounts or their estimated fair values, less their costs to sell.

        Goodwill and investments in unconsolidated entities accounted for under the equity method of accounting are specifically excluded from the scope of SFAS No. 144.

        On January 11, 2002, the Operating Partnership disposed of its furniture rental business for $30.0 million and received net proceeds of $28.7 million. No gain/loss on sale was recognized as the net book value at the sale date after giving effect to a previously recorded impairment loss approximated the sales price.

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        The components of discontinued operations for the quarters ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 are outlined below and include the results of operations through the date of each respective sale for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 and a full quarter of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2001, for the following:

the sale of the furniture rental business;

the four properties sold (see Note 5); and

the three properties held for sale at March 31, 2002.

 
 Quarter Ended March 31,
 
 2002
 2001
 
 (Amounts in thousands)

REVENUES      
 Rental income $666 $1,136
 Interest and other income  3  
 Furniture income  1,365  14,872
  
 
  Total revenues  2,034  16,008
  
 
EXPENSES      
 Property and maintenance  208  301
 Real estate taxes and insurance  60  84
 Depreciation  181  303
 Interest expense incurred, net  5  58
 Furniture expenses  1,303  14,829
 Amortization of goodwill    290
  
 
  Total expenses  1,757  15,865
  
 
Discontinued operations, net $277 $143
  
 

14.  Commitments and Contingencies

        The Operating Partnership, as an owner of real estate, is subject to various environmental laws of Federal and local governments. Compliance by the Operating Partnership with existing laws has not had a material adverse effect on the Operating Partnership's financial condition and results of operations. However, the Operating Partnership cannot predict the impact of new or changed laws or regulations on its current Propertiesproperties or on properties that it may acquire in the future.

        The Operating Partnership does not believe there is any litigation threatened against the Operating Partnership other than routine litigation arising out of the ordinary course of business, some of which is expected to be covered by liability insurance, none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Operating Partnership.

        In regards to the funding of Propertiesproperties in the development and/or earnout stage and the joint venture agreements with two multifamily residential real estate developers, the Operating Partnership funded a net total of $109.5$5.6 million during the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001. During the fourth quarter of 2001, theMarch 31, 2002. The Operating Partnership expects to fund approximately $23.5$22.7 million in connection with these Properties.properties for the remainder of 2002. In connection with one joint venture agreement, the Operating Partnership has an obligation to fund up to an additional $6.5 million to guarantee third party construction financing. As of September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership has 1920 projects under 17 development with estimated completion dates ranging from December 31, 2001 through June 30, 2003. At any time following the completion of construction of any2002 through March 31, 2004.

        For one development property,joint venture agreement, the Operating Partnership's joint venture partners havepartner has the right, at any time following completion of a project, to causestipulate a value for such project and offer to sell its interest in the project to the Operating Partnership based on such value. If the Operating Partnership chooses not to purchase the interest, it must agree to a sale of the project to an unrelated third party at such value. The Operating Partnership's joint venture partner must exercise this right as to all projects within five years after the receipt of the final certificate of occupancy on the last developed property.

        Under a second development joint venture agreement, the Operating Partnership's joint venture partner has the right, at any time following completion of a project, to require the Operating Partnership to acquire their respective interestspurchase the joint

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venture partners' interest in the completed projectsthat project at a mutually agreeable price. If the Operating Partnership and the joint venture partner are unable to agree on a price, appraisalsboth parties will be obtained by both parties.obtain appraisals. If the appraised values vary by more than 10%, both the Operating Partnership and the joint venture partner will agree on a third appraiser to determine which original appraisal is closest to its determination of value. In connection withThe Operating Partnership may elect at that time not to purchase the Wellsford Merger,property and instead, authorize the joint venture partner to sell the project at or above the agreed-upon value to an unrelated third party. Five years following the receipt of the final certificate of occupancy on the last developed property, any projects remaining unsold must be purchased by the Operating Partnership at the agreed-upon price.

        The Operating Partnership provided a credit enhancement with respect to certain tax-exempt bonds issued to finance certain public improvements at a multifamily development project. As of September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, this enhancement was still in effect at a commitment amount of $12.7 million. 14 . ASSET IMPAIRMENT As of September 30, 2001, the Operating Partnership recorded $60.0 million of asset impairment charges related to its furniture rental business. These charges were the result of review of the existing intangible and tangible assets reflected on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2001. The Operating Partnership reviewed the current net book value taking into consideration existing business and economic conditions as well as projected operating cash flows. The impairment loss is reflected on the income statement in total expenses and includes the write-down of the following assets: a) goodwill of approximately $26.0 million; b) rental furniture, net of approximately $28.6 million; c) property and equipment, net of approximately $4.5 million; and d) other assets of approximately $0.9 million.

15.  Asset Impairment

        For the nine monthsquarters ended September 30,March 31, 2002 and 2001, the Operating Partnership recorded approximately $8.0$0.3 million and $3.0 million, respectively, of asset impairment charges related to its technology investments. These charges were the result of review of the existing investments reflected on the consolidated balance sheet. The Operating Partnership reviewed the current relative value of each investment based on existing economic conditions and current events. These impairment losses are reflected on the income statement of operations in total expenses and includesinclude the write-down of assets classified as other assets and investments in unconsolidated entities. 15. REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

16.  Reportable Segments

        Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by senior management. Senior management decides how resources are allocated and assesses performance on a monthly basis.

        The Operating Partnership's primary business is owning, managing, and operating multifamily residential properties, which includes the generation of rental and other related income through the leasing of apartment units to tenants.residents. Senior management evaluates the performance of each of our apartment communities on an individual basis, however, each of our apartment communities has similar economic characteristics, residents, and products and services so they have been aggregated into one reportable segment. The Operating Partnership's rental real estate segment comprises approximately 95.2%98.9% and 96.9% of total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively, and approximately 95.8% and 94.3%97.9% of total revenues for the quarters ended September 30,March 31, 2002, and 2001, respectively. The Operating Partnership's rental real estate segment comprises approximately 99.6% and 2000,99.4% of total assets at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively.

        The primary financial measure for the Operating Partnership's rental real estate segment is net operating income ("NOI"), which represents rental income less: 1) property and maintenance expense; 2) real estate taxes and insurance expense; and 3) property management expense (all as reflected in the accompanying statements of operations). Current year NOI is compared to prior year NOI and current year budgeted NOI as a measure of financial performance. NOI from our rental real estate totaled approximately 18 $937.1$309.1 million and $886.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively, and approximately $319.4 million and $294.8$308.1 million for the quarters ended September 30,March 31, 2002 and 2001, and 2000, respectively.

        During the acquisition, development and/or disposition of real estate, the NOI return on total capitalized costs is the primary measure of financial performance (capitalization rate) the Operating Partnership considers.

        The Operating Partnership's fee and asset management activity and furniture rental/sales activities are immaterial and do not meet the threshold requirements of a reportable segment as provided for in SFAS No. 131. 16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

17.  Subsequent Events

        Subsequent to September 30, 2001March 31, 2002 and through November 7, 2001,April 26, 2002, the Operating Partnership: -

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of two Properties. 19 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS OVERVIEWFinancial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

        For further information including definitions for capitalized terms not defined herein, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Operating Partnership's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.2001.

        Forward-looking statements in this report are intended to be made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believes", "expects" and "anticipates" and other similar expressions whichthat are predictions of or indicate future events and trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results, performance, or achievements of the Operating Partnership to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the following: -

        Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Operating Partnership assumesundertakes no obligation to update or correctpublicly release any ofrevisions to these forward-looking statements, in light ofwhich may be made to reflect events or circumstances arising or existing after the date hereof. RESULTS OF OPERATIONShereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Results of Operations

        The following table summarizes the number of Propertiesproperties and related units for the year-to-date periods presented:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PORTFOLIO SUMMARY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, -------------------------------------------------------- 2001 2000 -------------------------------------------------------- PROPERTIES UNITS PROPERTIES UNITS Beginning of period 1,104 227,704 1,064 226,317 Acquisitions 11 2,657 19 3,002 Dispositions (38) (6,241) (30) (7,354) Completed Developments 4 1,470 3 734 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- End of period 1,081 225,590 1,056 222,699 -------------------------------=========================================================
In addition, the Operating Partnership sold and/or contributed eleven wholly owned Properties containing 3,011 units to a joint venture entity during the nine months ended September 30, 2001. The Operating Partnership sold and/or contributed 21 wholly owned properties containing 5,211 units to two joint venture entities during the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The Operating Partnership retained a 25% interest along with the rights to manage these joint venture Properties. 20

 
 Properties
 Units
 Purchase / Sale
Price
$ Millions

 At December 31, 2000 1,104 227,704   
Q1 2001 Acquisitions 7 1,721 $189.2
Q1 2001 Dispositions (15)(2,272)$117.7
  
 
   
 At March 31, 2001 1,096 227,153   
Q2/Q3/Q4 2001 Acquisitions 7 1,702 $198.9
Q2/Q3/Q4 2001 Dispositions (34)(6,535)$299.2
Q2/Q3/Q4 2001 Completed Developments 7 2,505   
Q4 2001 Unit Configuration Changes  (24)  
  
 
   
 At December 31, 2001 1,076 224,801   
Q1 2002 Acquisitions 1 368 $26.0
Q1 2002 Dispositions (5)(757)$43.7
Q1 2002 Completed Developments 1 588   
  
 
   
 At March 31, 2002 1,073 225,000   
  
 
   

        The Operating Partnership's acquisition and disposition activity has impacted overall results of operations for the nine months and quarters ended September 30, 2001March 31, 2002 and 2000.2001. Significant changes in revenues and expenses have resulted primarily from the consolidation of previously Unconsolidated Properties andin July 2001, the acquisitiondisposition of the Globe furniture rental business on January 11, 2002, as well as the 2001 Acquisitions and the 2000 Acquired Properties,Completed Development properties, which have been partially offset by the disposition of the 20012002 and the 20002001 Disposed Properties.properties. Significant change in expenseexpenses has also resulted from an increase in insurance costs and general and administrative costs and reductions in variable interest rates, impairment charges (furniture rental and unconsolidated technology investments) recorded in 2001.goodwill amortization. This impact is discussed in greater detail in the following paragraphs.

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        Properties that the Operating Partnership owned for all of both the nine month periodsquarters ended September 30,March 31, 2002 and March 31, 2001 and September 30, 2000 (the "Nine-Month 2001"First Quarter 2002 Same Store Properties"), which represented 184,391 units and Properties that the Operating Partnership owned for all of both the quarters ended September 30, 2001 and September 30, 2000 (the "Third-Quarter 2001 Same Store Properties"), which represented 185,759197,305 units, also impacted the Operating Partnership's results of operations. Both the Nine-Month 2001 Same Store Propertiesoperations and Third-Quarter 2001 Same Store Properties are discussed as well in the following paragraphs. COMPARISON OF NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,

Comparison of the quarter ended March 31, 2002 to the quarter ended March 31, 2001 TO NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000

        For the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, income before allocation to Minority Interests, income from investments in unconsolidated entities, net gain on sales of real estate,unconsolidated entities, discontinued operations, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle decreased by approximately $38.6$4.6 million when compared to the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2000. Rental incomeMarch 31, 2001.

        Revenues from the Nine-Month 2001First Quarter 2002 Same Store Properties increased by approximately $58.9 million to $1.3 billion, or 4.7%decreased primarily as a result of higherlower rental rates charged to new tenantsresidents, increased concessions and tenant renewals and an increase in income from billing tenants for their share of utility costs as well as other ancillary services provided to tenants. For the remainder of 2001, the Operating Partnership expects to achieve rental income increases of 3.75% to 4.0% from Same Store Properties. For 2002, the Operating Partnership expects to see rental income within a range of being slightly lower by 0.05% to slightly higher by as much as 1.0%. These estimated increases are subject tooccupancy at certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, maintaining an overall average occupancy rate of 93.5% to 94.0%.properties. Property operating expenses from the Nine-Month 2001First Quarter 2002 Same Store Properties, which include property and maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance and an allocation of property management expenses, increased approximately $20.5 million or 4.5%.remained relatively stable with increases in real estate taxes and insurance costs offset by decreases in utility costs. The increase in "same store"following tables provide comparative revenue, expenses, is primarily attributable to a $4.8 million, or 6.5%, increase in utilitiesnet operating income and an $8.3 million, or 7.3%, increase in payroll costs.weighted average occupancy for the First Quarter 2002 Same Store Properties:

Same Store Net Operating Income ("NOI")
 
$ in Millions — 197,305 Same Store Units
 
Description
 Revenues
 Expenses
 NOI
 
Q1 2002 $466.0 $168.7 $297.3 
Q1 2001 $467.7 $168.9 $298.8 
  
 
 
 
Change $(1.7)$(0.2)$(1.5)
  
 
 
 
% Change  (0.4%) (0.1%) (0.5%)
  
 
 
 
Same Store Occupancy Rates

Q1 200294.24%
Q1 200194.60%

Change(0.36%)

        For the remainder of 2001,2002 properties that the Operating Partnership expectsacquired prior to maintain expense growth at no more than 3.75%December 31, 2000 and will continue to 4.0% for the Same Store Properties. Forown through December 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership expectsanticipates for the year ended December 31, 2002 to maintain expense growth between a range of 1.5% to 2.25%.see the following operating assumptions:

2002 Operating Assumptions

Physical Occupancy93.0%
Revenue Growth(1.25%) to 0.1%
Expense Growth1.0% to 1.5%
NOI Growth(2.9%) to (0.7%)
Dispositions$500 million
Refinancing$200 million at 7.0%

        These 2002 operating assumptions are based on current expectations and are forward-looking.

        Rental income from properties other than Nine-Month 2001First Quarter 2002 Same Store Properties increased by approximately $43.9$1.4 million primarily as a result of revenue from the Operating Partnership's corporate housing business2001 Acquired Properties and additional 2001 Partially Owned Properties.

        Interest and other income decreased by approximately $2.4 million, primarily as a result of lower balances available for investment and related interest rates being earned on the acquisition of Properties during 2001, including the consolidation of previously Unconsolidated Properties.Operating Partnership's short-term investment accounts.

        Interest income-investmentincome—investment in mortgage notes increaseddecreased by approximately $0.5$2.7 million as a result of receiving deferred interest income on certain of the mortgage notes. The Operating Partnership anticipates noconsolidating these previously Unconsolidated Properties in July 2001. No additional interest income will be recognized on thesethe mortgage notes in future quartersyears as the Operating Partnership now consolidates the results related to these previously Unconsolidated Properties. Interest and other income decreased by approximately $0.8 million, primarily as a result of lower balances and related interest rates being earned on these investments. 21

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        Property management expenses includedinclude off-site expenses associated with the self-management of the Operating Partnership's Properties.properties. These expenses increased by approximately $0.1 million.$0.3 million or less than 2%. The Operating Partnership continues to acquire properties in major metropolitan areas and dispose of assets in smaller multi-family rental markets where the Operating Partnership does not have a significant management presence. As a result, the Operating Partnership iswas able to achieve economies of scale by not increasingmaintain off-site management expenses as it acquires additional properties.at a constant level between the two reporting periods.

        Fee and asset management revenues and fee and asset management expenses increaseddecreased as a result of the Operating Partnership continuing to manage Properties that were sold and/or contributed to variousmanaging fewer units quarter over quarter for outside owners and unconsolidated joint venture entities. As of September 30,March 31, 2002 and 2001, the Operating Partnership managed 15,94816,539 units and 20,300 units, respectively, for third parties and the unconsolidated joint venture entities. Furniture income and furniture expenses are associated with the operation of the furniture rental business assumed in connection with the Globe acquisition, which occurred in July 2000. Furniture expenses include a depreciation charge on furniture held in inventory and property and equipment directly related to the furniture business.

        The Operating Partnership recorded impairment charges in 2002 totaling approximately $68.0$0.3 million, of which $60.0 million is related to the furniture rental business and approximately $8.0 million is related to certain investmentsone investment in technology entities.entity. See Footnote 14Note 15 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

        Interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing costs, increaseddecreased approximately $2.3 million.$5.1 million primarily due to lower variable interest rates. During the quarter ended March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership capitalized interest costs of approximately $5.9 million as compared to $6.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2001. This capitalization of interest primarily related to equity investments in unconsolidated entities engaged in development activities. The effective interest cost on all of the Operating Partnership's indebtedness for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001March 31, 2002 was 6.99%6.51% as compared to 7.25%7.07% for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2000. For the remainder of 2001, the Operating Partnership expects interest rates to decrease slightly due to lower variable interest rates. In connection with the scheduled maturity of $150 million of indebtedness due in November 2001, the Operating Partnership anticipates to initially borrow under its line of credit to repay this indebtedness. The Operating Partnership also expects to replace this indebtedness in the first quarter of 2002 for a similar amount and to incur interest costs approximating 6.5% to 7.0% per annum.March 31, 2001.

        General and administrative expenses, which include corporate operating expenses, increased approximately $4.3$4.0 million between the periodsquarters under comparison. This increase was primarily due to the addition of corporate personnelincome taxes from previously Unconsolidated Properties, retirement plan expenses for certain key executives, and higher overall compensation expenses including a current year expense associated with the vesting ofEQR restricted shares/awards granted to key employees in the past three years.employees.

        Net gain on sales of real estateunconsolidated entities increased by $5.7 million as a result of the sale of one stabilized development joint venture property (296 units).

        Net gain on sales of discontinued operations decreased approximately $64.9$39.0 million between the periods under comparison. This decrease is primarily the result of a fewer number of units sold during the nine months ended September 30, 2001 (9,252 units including the joint venture properties) as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2000 (12,565 units including the joint venture properties). In addition, the Operating Partnership sold older and more fully depreciated properties during the nine months ended September 30, 2000 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2001. COMPARISON OF QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 TO QUARTER ENDED , SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 For the quarter ended September 30, 2001, income before allocation to Minority Interests, income from investments in unconsolidated entities, net gain on sales of real estate, extraordinary items and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle decreased by approximately $59.8 million whenMarch 31, 2002 (461 units) as compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2000. Rental income from the Third-QuarterMarch 31, 2001 Same Store Properties increased by approximately $14.8 million to $444.6 million, or 3.4%, primarily as a result of higher rental rates charged to new tenants(5,283 units including interests in properties sold into institutional joint ventures).

Liquidity and tenant renewals and an increase in income from billing tenants for their share of utility costs as well as other ancillary services provided to tenants. For the remainder of 2001, the Operating Partnership expects to achieve rental income increases of 3.75% to 4.0% from Same Store Properties. 22 For 2002, the Operating Partnership expects to see rental income within a range of being slightly lower by 0.05% to slightly higher by as much as 1.0%. These estimated increases are subject to certain risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, maintaining an overall average occupancy rate of 93.5% to 94.0%. Property operating expenses from the Third-Quarter 2001 Same Store Properties, which include property and maintenance, real estate taxes and insurance and an allocation of property management expenses, increased approximately $4.6 million or 2.9%. The increase in "same store" expenses is primarily attributable to a $1.3 million, or 3.4%, increase in real estate taxes and a $2.4 million, or 6.0%, increase in payroll costs. For the remainder of 2001, the Operating Partnership expects to maintain expense growth at no more than 3.75% to 4.0% for the Same Store Properties. For 2002, the Operating Partnership expects to maintain expense growth between a range of 1.5% to 2.25%. Rental income from properties other than Third-Quarter 2001 Same Store Properties increased by approximately $13.1 million, primarily as a result of revenue from the Operating Partnership's corporate housing business and the acquisition of properties during the third quarter of 2001. Interest income-investment in mortgage notes decreased by approximately $2.8 million as a result of the Operating Partnership receiving the final payment related to these notes prior to consolidation of these previously Unconsolidated Properties. Interest and other income decreased by approximately $4.1 million, primarily as a result of lower balances and related interest rates being earned on the Operating Partnership's short-term investment accounts. Property management expenses included off-site expenses associated with the self-management of the Operating Partnership's Properties. These expenses increased by approximately $1.3 million, primarily related to higher payroll costs and increased health costs for employees. Fee and asset management revenues and fee and asset management expenses increased slightly as a result of the Operating Partnership continuing to manage Properties that were sold and/or contributed to various unconsolidated joint venture entities. Furniture income and furniture expenses are associated with the operation of the furniture rental business assumed in connection with the Globe acquisition, which occurred in July 2000. Furniture expenses include a depreciation charge on furniture held in inventory and property and equipment directly related to the furniture business. The Company recorded impairment charges totaling approximately $61.2 million, of which $60.0 million is related to the furniture rental business and approximately $1.2 million is related to certain investments in technology entities. See Footnote 14 in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion. Interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing costs, increased approximately $2.0 million. The effective interest cost on all of the Operating Partnership's indebtedness for the quarter ended September 30, 2001 was 6.82% as compared to 7.28% for the quarter ended September 30, 2000. For the remainder of 2001, the Operating Partnership expects its overall interest cost to decrease slightly due to lower variable interest rates. General and administrative expenses, which include corporate operating expenses, increased approximately $3.4 million between the periods under comparison. This increase was primarily due to the addition of corporate personnel and higher overall compensation expenses including a current year expense associated with the awarding of restricted shares to key employees in the past three years. Net gain on sales of real estate decreased approximately $23.8 million between the periods under 23 comparison. This decrease is primarily the result of fewer units sold during the quarter ended September 30, 2001, which included 2,052 wholly owned units as compared to 3,959 wholly owned units sold in the quarter ended September 30, 2000. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCESCapital Resources

        As of January 1, 2001,2002, the Operating Partnership had approximately $23.8$51.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and the amounts$505.0 million available on the Operating Partnership's linesunder its line of credit, were $399.5 million, of which $53.5$59 million was restricted.restricted (not available for borrowings). After taking into effect the various transactions discussed in the following paragraphs, and the net cash provided by operating activities, the Operating Partnership's cash and cash equivalents balance at September 30, 2001March 31, 2002 was approximately $110.8$249.8 million and the amount available on the Operating Partnership's line of credit was $700.0 million, of which $60.0$57.4 million was restricted.restricted (not available for borrowings).

        Part of the Operating Partnership's strategy inacquisition and development funding the purchase of multifamily properties, funding its Properties in the development and/or earnout stagestrategies and the funding of the Operating Partnership's investment in twovarious joint ventures with multifamily real estate developers is to utilize its linesline of credit and to subsequently repay the linesline of credit from the disposition of Properties, reinvestment of retained cash flows or the issuance of additional equity or debt securities. Continuing to utilize this strategy during the first nine months of 2001,quarter ended March 31, 2002, EQR and/or the Operating Partnership: -

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        All of these proceeds were utilized to:

        During the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership: - reduced

        The Operating Partnership's total debt summary and debt maturity schedule, as of March 31, 2002, are as follows:

Debt Summary as of March 31, 2002

 
 
 $ Millions
 Weighted
Average Rate

 
Secured $3,279 6.29%
Unsecured  2,556 6.62%
  
 
 
 Total $5,835 6.44%
Fixed Rate $5,130 6.94%
Floating Rate  705 2.79%
  
 
 
 Total $5,835 6.44%
Above Totals Include:      
Total Tax Exempt $974 3.82%
Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility $  
Debt Maturity Schedule as of March 31, 2002

 
Year
 $              Millions
 % of Total
 
 2002* $387 6.6%
 2003  306 5.2%
 2004  596 10.2%
 2005  717 12.3%
 2006  440 7.5%
 2007  277 4.7%
 2008  496 8.5%
 2009  411 7.0%
 2010  262 4.5%
 2011+  1,943 33.3%
  
 
 
Total $5,835 100.0%
  
 
 
*
for the period April 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

        The Operating Partnership's "Consolidated Debt-to-Total Market Capitalization Ratio" as of March 31, 2002 is presented in the following table. The Operating Partnership calculates the equity component of its market

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capitalization as the sum of (i) the total outstanding OP Units at the equivalent market value of the closing price of EQR's Common Shares on the New York Stock Exchange; (ii) the "OP Unit Equivalent" of all convertible preference interests/units; and (iii) the liquidation value of all perpetual preference interests/units outstanding.

Capitalization as of March 31, 2002 
Total Debt    $5,835,463,307 
OP Units  296,557,258    
OP Unit Equivalents (see below)  15,820,176    
  
    
Total Outstanding at quarter-end  312,377,434    
Price of EQR Common Shares at March 28, 2002 $28.74    
  
    
      8,977,727,453 
Perpetual Preference Units Liquidation Value     565,000,000 
Perpetual Preference Interests Liquidation Value     211,500,000 
     
 
Total Market Capitalization    $15,589,690,760 
Debt/Total Market Capitalization     37.43%
Convertible Preference Units, Preference Interests
and Junior Preference Units
As of March 31, 2002


 
 Units
 Conversion
Ratio

 OP Unit
Equivalents

Preference Units:      
 Series E 3,329,198 1.1128 3,704,732
 Series G 1,264,700 8.5360 10,795,479
 Series H 53,311 1.4480 77,194
Preference Interests:      
 Series H 190,000 1.5108 287,052
 Series I 270,000 1.4542 392,634
 Series J 230,000 1.4108 324,484
Junior Preference Units:      
 Series A 56,616 4.081600 231,084
 Series B 7,367 1.020408 7,517
  
   
Total Convertible 5,401,192   15,820,176
  
   

        The Operating Partnership's policy is to maintain a ratio of consolidated debt-to-total market capitalization of less than 50%.

        From April 1, 2002 through April 26, 2002, the Operating Partnership:

        During the fourth quarterremainder of 2001,2002, the Operating Partnership expects to fund approximately $23.5$22.7 million related to the development, earnoutwholly owned developments and joint venture agreements.projects under development. In connection with one joint venture agreement, the Operating Partnership has an obligation to fund up to an additional $6.5 million to guarantee third party construction financing. As of September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership has 1920 projects under development with estimated completion dates ranging from December 31, 2001 through June 30, 2003. At any time following the completion of construction of any2002 through March 31, 2004.

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        For one development property,joint venture agreement, the Operating Partnership's joint venture partners havepartner has the right, at any time following completion of a project, to causestipulate a value for such project and offer to sell its interest in the project to the Operating Partnership based on such value. If the Operating Partnership chooses not to purchase the interest, it must agree to a sale of the project to an unrelated third party at such value. The Operating Partnership's joint venture partner must exercise this right as to all projects within five years after the receipt of the final certificate of occupancy on the last developed property.

        Under a second development joint venture agreement, the Operating Partnership's joint venture partner has the right, at any time following completion of a project, to require the Operating Partnership to acquire their respective interestspurchase the joint venture partners' interest in the completed projectsthat project at a mutually agreeable price. If the Operating Partnership and the joint venture partner are unable to agree on a price, appraisalsboth parties will be obtained by both parties.obtain appraisals. If the appraised values vary by more than 10%, both the Operating Partnership and the joint venture partner will agree on a third appraiser to determine which original appraisal is closest to its determination of value. The Operating Partnership may elect at that time not to purchase the property and instead, authorize the joint venture partner to sell the project at or above the agreed-upon value to an unrelated third party. Five years following the receipt of the final certificate of occupancy on the last developed property, any projects remaining unsold must be purchased by the Operating Partnership at the agreed-upon price.

During the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership's total improvements to real estate approximated $108.3$27.7 million. Replacements, which includesinclude new carpeting, appliances, mechanical equipment, fixtures, vinyl floors and blinds inside the unit approximated $42.8$10.9 million, or $210$55 per unit. Building improvements for the 1999, 2000, 2001 and 20012002 Acquired Properties approximated $19.4$1.5 million, or $375$89 per unit. Building improvements for all of the Operating Partnership's pre-1999pre-2000 Acquired Properties approximated $38.9$12.5 million or $257$69 per unit. In addition, approximately $3.6$1.1 million was spent on sixone specific assetsasset related to major renovations and repositioning of these assets.this asset. Also included in total improvements to real estate was approximately $3.6$1.7 million on commercial/other assets and Partially Owned Properties. Such improvements to real estate were primarily funded from net cash provided by operating activities. Total improvements to real estate budgeted for the remainder of 20012002 are estimated to be approximately $25.0at $100.0 million.

        During the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2001,March 31, 2002, the Operating Partnership's total non-real estate capital additions, such as computer software, computer equipment, and furniture and fixtures and leasehold improvements to the Operating Partnership's property management offices and its corporate offices, was approximately $5.2$3.0 million. Such additions to non-real estate property were funded from net 25 cash provided by operating activities. Total additions to non-real estate property budgeted for the remainder of 20012002 are estimated to be approximately $0.9at $3.8 million. The Operating Partnership, through its Globe subsidiary, has a policy of capitalizing expenditures made for rental furniture and property and equipment. Globe purchases furniture to replace furniture that has been sold and to maintain adequate levels of rental furniture to meet existing and new customer needs. Expenditures for property and equipment that significantly enhance the value of existing assets or substantially extend the useful life of an asset are also capitalized. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs related to property and equipment are expensed as incurred. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, total additions to rental furniture approximated $17.8 million and property and equipment approximated $2.2 million. Total additions to rental furniture and property and equipment budgeted for the remainder of 2001 are estimated to be approximately $1.0 million.

        Total distributions paid in October 2001April 2002 amounted to approximately $146.4$147.3 million (excluding distributions on Partially Owned Properties), which included certain distributions declared forin the quarter ended September 30, 2001.March 31, 2002.

        The Operating Partnership expects to meet its short-term liquidity requirements, including capital expenditures related to maintaining its existing Propertiesproperties and certain scheduled unsecured note and mortgage note repayments, generally through its working capital, net cash provided by operating activities and borrowings under its line of credit. The Operating Partnership considers its cash provided by operating activities to be adequate to meet operating requirements and payments of distributions. The Operating Partnership also expects to meet its long-term liquidity requirements, such as scheduled unsecured note and mortgage debt maturities, property acquisitions, financing of construction and development activities and capital improvements through the issuance of unsecured notes and equity securities including additional OP Units, and proceeds received from the disposition of certain Properties.properties. In addition, the Operating Partnership has certain uncollateralized Propertiesunencumbered properties available to secure additional mortgage borrowings in the event that the public capital markets are unavailable to the Operating Partnership or the cost of alternative sources of capital to the Operating Partnership is too high. These unencumbered properties are in excess of the value of unencumbered properties the Operating Partnership must maintain in order to comply with covenants under its unsecured notes and line of credit.

The Operating Partnership has a revolving credit facility with Bank of America Securities LLC and Chase Securities Inc. acting as joint lead arrangers to provide the Operating Partnership with potential borrowings of up to $700$700.0 million. As of November 9, 2001, $35.0 million wasMay 7, 2002, no amounts were outstanding under this facility. In connection with the Globe acquisition,This credit facility is scheduled to expire in August 2002 and the Operating Partnership assumedhas begun the process of replacing its line of credit with a revolvingnew line of credit, facility with Fifth Third Bank with potential borrowings of up to $55.0 million. This credit facility was terminatedwhich it believes will be on May 31, 2001. In connection with the Wellsford Merger, theat least as favorable terms.

        The Operating Partnership provided a credit enhancement with respect to certain tax-exempt bonds issued to finance certain public improvements at a multifamily development project. As of November 7, 2001,May 1, 2002, this enhancement was still in effect at a commitment amount of $12.7 million. 26

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

        The Operating Partnership's consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require the Operating Partnership to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the related disclosures. The Operating Partnership believes that the following critical accounting policies, among others, affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Including Goodwill

        The Operating Partnership periodically evaluates its long-lived assets, including its investments in real estate and goodwill, for impairment indicators. The judgments regarding the existence of impairment indicators are based on factors such as operational performance, market conditions and legal factors. Future events could occur which would cause the Operating Partnership to conclude that impairment indicators exist and an impairment loss is warranted.

Depreciation of Investment in Real Estate

        The Operating Partnership depreciates the building component of its investment in real estate over a 30-year estimated useful life, building improvements over a 5-year to 10-year estimated useful life and both the furniture, fixtures and equipment and replacements components over a 5-year estimated useful life, all of which are judgmental determinations.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Including Derivative Instruments

        The valuation of financial instruments under SFAS No. 107 and SFAS No. 133 requires the Operating Partnership to make estimates and judgments that affect the fair value of the instruments. The Operating Partnership, where possible, bases the fair values of its financial instruments, including its derivative instruments, on listed market prices and third party quotes. Where these are not available, the Operating Partnership bases its estimates on other factors relevant to the financial instruments.

Stock Option Compensation

        The Company has chosen to account for its stock option compensation in accordance with APB No. 25, which results in no compensation expense for options issued with an exercise price equal to or exceeding market value of the Company's Common Shares on the date of grant, instead of Statement No. 123, which would result in compensation expense being recorded based on the fair value of the stock option compensation issued. Any Common Shares issued pursuant to EQR's share option plan will result in the Operating Partnership issuing OP Units to EQR on a one-for-one basis.

Adjusted Net Income

        For the quarter ended March 31, 2002, Adjusted Net Income ("ANI") available to OP units decreased $10.6 million as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2001.

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        The following is a reconciliation of net income available to OP Units to ANI available to OP Units for the quarters ended March 31, 2002 and 2001:

Adjusted Net Income
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
 
 Quarter Ended March 31,
 
 
 2002
 2001
 
Net income available to OP Units $82,794 $116,550 
Adjustments:       
 Acquisition cost depreciation*  96,158  93,473 
 Amortization of goodwill    933 
 Acquisition cost depreciation accumulated on sold properties  (3,944) (26,199)
 Extraordinary items  97  (311)
 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle    1,270 
  
 
 
ANI available to OP Units — basic** $175,105 $185,716 
  
 
 
Depreciation for replacements and capital improvements $21,252 $19,068 
  
 
 

        The Operating Partnership believes that ANI is helpful to investors as a supplemental measure of the operating performance of a real estate company because, along with cash flows from operating activities, financing activities and investing activities, it provides investors an understanding of the ability of the Operating Partnership to incur and service debt and to make capital expenditures. ANI in and of itself does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and therefore should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of the Operating Partnership's performance or to net cash flows from operating activities as determined by GAAP as a measure of liquidity and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs. The Operating Partnership's calculation of ANI may differ from the methodology for calculating ANI utilized by other real estate companies and may differ, for example, due to variations among the Operating Partnership's and other real estate companies' accounting policies for replacement type items and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other real estate companies.

Funds From Operations

        For the quarter ended March 31, 2002, Funds From Operations ("FFO") available to OP Units decreased $0.1 million as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2001.

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        The following is a reconciliation of net income available to OP Units to FFO available to OP Units for the quarters ended March 31, 2002 and 2001:

Funds from Operations
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
 
 Quarter Ended March 31,
 
 
 2002
 2001
 
Net income available to OP Units $82,794 $116,550 
Adjustments:       
 Depreciation/amortization  117,410  113,474 
 Net gain on sales of discontinued operations  (2,816) (41,778)
 Net gain on sales of unconsolidated entities  (5,657)  
 Extraordinary items  97  (311)
 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle    1,270 
 Impairment on technology investments  291  3,003 
  
 
 
FFO available to OP Units — basic* $192,119 $192,208 
  
 
 

        The Operating Partnership believes that FFO is helpful to investors as a supplemental measure of the operating performance of a real estate company because, along with cash flows from operating activities, financing activities and investing activities, it provides investors an understanding of the ability of the Operating Partnership to incur and service debt and to make capital expenditures. FFO in and of itself does not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and therefore should not be considered an alternative to net income as an indication of the Operating Partnership's performance or to net cash flows from operating activities as determined by GAAP as a measure of liquidity and is not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund cash needs. The Operating Partnership's calculation of FFO may differ from the methodology for calculating FFO utilized by other real estate companies and may differ, for example, due to variations among the Operating Partnership's and other real estate companies' accounting policies for replacement type items and, accordingly, may not be comparable to such other real estate companies.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGSLegal Proceedings

        There have been no new or significant developments related to the legal proceedings that were discussed in Part I, Item III of the Operating Partnership's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000. ITEM2001.


Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (A) Exhibits: 12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (B)Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


10.1*Compensation agreement between Bruce Duncan and the Company dated March 14, 2002.


10.2*


Compensation agreement between Douglas Crocker II and the Company dated April 10, 2002, but effective as of January 16, 2002.


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Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges

*
Included as an exhibit to Equity Residential Properties Trust's Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference.

(B)
Reports on Form 8-K: None 27

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. ERP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP BY: EQUITY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES TRUST, ITS GENERAL PARTNER Date: NOVEMBER 14, 2001 By: /s/ Bruce C. Strohm ----------------- --------------------------- Bruce C. Strohm

ERP OPERATING LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BY: EQUITY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES TRUST,
    ITS GENERAL PARTNER

Date: May 14, 2002


By:


/s/  
BRUCE C. STROHM      
Bruce C. Strohm
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary

Date: May 14, 2002


By:


/s/  
MICHAEL J. MCHUGH      
Michael J. McHugh
Executive Vice President, Chief Accounting
Officer and Treasurer


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