Quarterly Report
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006

OR

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

  For The Transition Period From _____ To ______

Commission file number 001-12482

GLIMCHER REALTY TRUST

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Maryland
31-1390518
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)
Identification No.)

150 East Gay Street
43215
Columbus, Ohio
(Zip Code)
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (614) 621-9000


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 [X] No [_]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One): Large accelerated filer [X] Accelerated filer [_] Non-accelerated filer [_]

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [_] No [X]

As of July 27, 2006, there were 36,764,887 Common Shares of Beneficial Interest outstanding, par value $0.01 per share.
 

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GLIMCHER REALTY TRUST
FORM 10-Q


INDEX


PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PAGE
   
Item 1. Financial Statements.
 
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.
3
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
4
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
5
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005.
6
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
7
   
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
20
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
34
   
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
34
   
   
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
 
   
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
35
   
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
35
   
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
35
   
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
35
   
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
35
   
Item 5. Other Information.
36
   
Item 6. Exhibits.
36
   
   
SIGNATURES
37
 

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PART 1
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GLIMCHER REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except per share, par value and unit amounts)

ASSETS 
 
 
 
June 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
Investment in real estate:
             
Land
 
$
248,040
 
$
291,998
 
Buildings, improvements and equipment
   
1,696,945
   
1,869,381
 
Developments in progress
   
48,083
   
50,235
 
     
1,993,068
   
2,211,614
 
Less accumulated depreciation
   
453,362
   
470,397
 
Property and equipment, net
   
1,539,706
   
1,741,217
 
Deferred costs, net
   
17,442
   
18,863
 
Real estate assets associated with discontinued operations
   
206,805
   
72,731
 
Investment in and advances to unconsolidated real estate entities
   
56,597
   
44,248
 
Investment in real estate, net
   
1,820,550
   
1,877,059
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents
   
9,426
   
7,821
 
Non-real estate assets associated with discontinued operations
   
13,667
   
4,162
 
Restricted cash
   
9,201
   
15,410
 
Tenant accounts receivable, net
   
39,474
   
49,877
 
Deferred expenses, net
   
7,339
   
8,665
 
Prepaid and other assets
   
29,473
   
32,318
 
Total assets
 
$
1,929,130
 
$
1,995,312
 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Mortgage notes payable
 
$
1,210,098
 
$
1,299,193
 
Mortgage notes payable associated with discontinued operations
   
165,641
   
52,288
 
Notes payable
   
147,000
   
150,000
 
Other liabilities associated with discontinued operations
   
4,075
   
1,374
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
54,346
   
66,264
 
Distributions payable
   
23,474
   
23,410
 
Total liabilities
   
1,604,634
   
1,592,529
 
               
Minority interest in operating partnership
   
9,342
   
15,729
 
               
Shareholders’ equity:
             
Series F Cumulative Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01
par value, 2,400,000 shares issued and outstanding
   
60,000
   
60,000
 
Series G Cumulative Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01
par value, 6,000,000 shares issued and outstanding
   
150,000
   
150,000
 
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest, $0.01 par value, 36,701,238 and 36,506,448
shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005,
respectively
   
367
   
365
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
545,630
   
543,639
 
Distributions in excess of accumulated earnings
   
(441,166
)
 
(366,924
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
   
323
   
(26
)
Total shareholders’ equity
   
315,154
   
387,054
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
1,929,130
 
$
1,995,312
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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GLIMCHER REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share and unit amounts) 
 
   
  For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
 2006
 
 2005
 
Revenues:              
Minimum rents
 
$
46,894
 
$
45,263
 
Percentage rents
   
959
   
1,620
 
Tenant reimbursements
   
21,263
   
21,305
 
Other
   
4,095
   
4,910
 
Total revenues
   
73,211
   
73,098
 
               
Expenses:
             
Property operating expenses
   
15,846
   
14,595
 
Real estate taxes
   
8,084
   
8,445
 
     
23,930
   
23,040
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
1,104
   
696
 
Other operating expenses
   
1,697
   
2,763
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
17,989
   
18,009
 
General and administrative
   
3,569
   
5,605
 
Total expenses
   
48,289
   
50,113
 
               
Operating income
   
24,922
   
22,985
 
               
Interest income
   
121
   
52
 
Interest expense
   
20,676
   
18,387
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities, net
   
259
   
-
 
Income before minority interest in operating partnership and discontinued operations
   
4,626
   
4,650
 
Minority interest in operating partnership
   
(3,733
)
 
(95
)
Income from continuing operations
   
8,359
   
4,745
 
Discontinued operations:
             
Impairment loss
   
(48,801
)
 
(1,375
)
Income (loss) from operations
   
1,756
   
(91
)
Net (loss) income
   
(38,686
)
 
3,279
 
Less: Preferred stock distributions
   
4,359
   
4,359
 
Net loss available to common shareholders
 
$
(43,045
)
$
(1,080
)
               
Earnings Per Common Share (“EPS”):
             
Basic:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
0.01
 
$
0.01
 
Discontinued operations
 
$
(1.19
)
$
(0.04
)
Net loss available to common shareholders
 
$
(1.18
)
$
(0.03
)
               
Diluted:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
0.01
 
$
0.01
 
Discontinued operations
 
$
(1.17
)
$
(0.04
)
Net loss available to common shareholders
 
$
(1.17
)
$
(0.03
)
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
   
36,595
   
35,837
 
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalent outstanding
   
40,101
   
39,830
 
               
Cash distributions declared per common share of beneficial interest
 
$
0.4808
 
$
0.4808
 
               
Net (loss) income
 
$
(38,686
)
$
3,279
 
Other comprehensive income on derivative instruments, net
   
135
   
-
 
Comprehensive (loss) income
 
$
(38,551
)
$
3,279
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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GLIMCHER REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(unaudited)
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share and unit amounts)
 
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
 2006
 
 2005
 
Revenues:              
Minimum rents
 
$
94,985
 
$
90,616
 
Percentage rents
   
2,023
   
2,523
 
Tenant reimbursements
   
42,915
   
41,826
 
Other
   
8,736
   
8,689
 
Total revenues
   
148,659
   
143,654
 
               
Expenses:
             
Property operating expenses
   
31,739
   
29,363
 
Real estate taxes
   
16,951
   
16,911
 
     
48,690
   
46,274
 
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
2,095
   
1,828
 
Other operating expenses
   
3,559
   
4,307
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
36,244
   
33,686
 
General and administrative
   
7,648
   
11,812
 
Total expenses
   
98,236
   
97,907
 
               
Operating income
   
50,423
   
45,747
 
               
Interest income
   
226
   
97
 
Interest expense
   
41,550
   
36,406
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities, net
   
852
   
-
 
Income before minority interest in operating partnership and discontinued operations
   
9,951
   
9,438
 
Minority interest in operating partnership
   
(3,396
)
 
41
 
Income from continuing operations
   
13,347
   
9,397
 
Discontinued operations:
             
Impairment loss
   
(48,801
)
 
(1,375
)
Gain on sale of properties
   
1,717
   
-
 
Income from operations
   
3,394
   
1,053
 
Net (loss) income
   
(30,343
)
 
9,075
 
Less: Preferred stock distributions
   
8,718
   
8,718
 
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders
 
$
(39,061
)
$
357
 
               
Earnings Per Common Share (“EPS”):
             
Basic:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
0.03
 
$
0.02
 
Discontinued operations
 
$
(1.10
)
$
(0.01
)
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders
 
$
(1.07
)
$
0.01
 
               
Diluted:
             
Continuing operations
 
$
0.03
 
$
0.02
 
Discontinued operations
 
$
(1.09
)
$
(0.01
)
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders
 
$
(1.06
)
$
0.01
 
               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
   
36,548
   
35,775
 
Weighted average common shares and common share equivalent outstanding
   
40,113
   
39,767
 
               
Cash distributions declared per common share of beneficial interest
 
$
0.9616
 
$
0.9616
 
               
Net (loss) income
 
$
(30,343
)
$
9,075
 
Other comprehensive income on derivative instruments, net
   
349
   
-
 
Comprehensive (loss) income
 
$
(29,994
)
$
9,075
 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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GLIMCHER REALTY TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands) 
 
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
 2006
 
 2005
 
Cash flows from operating activities:            
Net (loss) income
 
$
(30,343
)
$
9,075
 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
             
Provision for doubtful accounts
   
2,653
   
2,347
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
38,748
   
39,890
 
Loan fee amortization
   
1,225
   
1,318
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities, net
   
(852
)
 
-
 
Capitalized development costs charged to expense
   
196
   
287
 
Minority interest in operating partnership
   
(3,396
)
 
41
 
Return of minority interest share of earnings
   
-
   
(41
)
Impairment losses
   
48,801
   
1,375
 
Gain on sales of properties - discontinued operations
   
(1,717
)
 
-
 
Gain on sales of outparcels
   
(698
)
 
(440
)
Stock option related expense
   
407
   
263
 
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
             
Tenant accounts receivable, net
   
2,583
   
2,484
 
Prepaid and other assets
   
(267
)
 
(2,236
)
Accounts payables and accrued expenses
   
(13,621
)
 
(3,501
)
               
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
43,719
   
50,862
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
             
Additions to investment in real estate
   
(32,314
)
 
(35,328
)
Acquisition of property
   
(55,715
)
 
-
 
Contribution from joint venture partner
   
11,257
   
-
 
Proceeds from sale of outparcels
   
870
   
1,450
 
Proceeds from sale of properties
   
22,285
   
-
 
Withdrawals from restricted cash
   
3,683
   
834
 
Investments in joint ventures
   
(58
)
 
-
 
Additions to deferred expenses
   
(2,796
)
 
(2,383
)
               
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(52,788
)
 
(35,427
)
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
             
(Payments to) proceeds from revolving line of credit, net
   
(3,000
)
 
35,200
 
Loan acquisition costs
   
(529
)
 
-
 
Proceeds from issuance of mortgage notes payable
   
125,330
   
-
 
Principal payments on mortgage and other notes payable
   
(65,858
)
 
(9,052
)
Exercise of stock options and other
   
1,576
   
4,684
 
Cash distributions
   
(46,845
)
 
(46,383
)
               
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
10,674
   
(15,551
)
               
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
   
1,605
   
(116
)
               
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period
   
7,821
   
8,446
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period
 
$
9,426
 
$
8,330
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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GLIMCHER REALTY TRUST
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)


1.
Organization and Basis of Presentation

Organization
 
Glimcher Realty Trust (“GRT”) is a self-administered and self-managed Maryland real estate investment trust, or REIT, which commenced business operations in January 1994 at the time of its initial public offering. GRT owns, leases, manages and develops a portfolio of anchored retail properties consisting of regional and super regional malls and community shopping centers. Enclosed regional and super regional malls in which GRT holds an ownership position (including joint venture interests) are referred to as “Malls” and community shopping centers in which GRT holds an ownership position are referred to as “Community Centers.” The Malls and Community Centers may from time to time be individually referred to herein as a “Property” and collectively referred to herein as the “Properties.” As of June 30, 2006, GRT owned interests in and managed 32 properties, consisting of 26 Malls (24 wholly owned and 2 partially owned through a joint venture) and 6 Community Centers located in 18 states. The Properties contain an aggregate of approximately 25.0 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”) of which approximately 91.6% was occupied at June 30, 2006. Five Malls and two Community Centers have been classified as held-for-sale as of June 30, 2006, see Note 3. GRT, through its affiliated companies, also provides leasing, legal and property management services for Jefferson Pointe, a 545,000 square foot open-air lifestyle retail center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. GRT has no ownership interest in Jefferson Pointe and therefore excludes it from the Company’s reporting of property results. Management fee income earned from managing Jefferson Pointe is reported in the consolidated financial statements. GRT, Glimcher Properties Limited Partnership (the “Operating Partnership,” “OP,” or “GPLP”) and entities directly or indirectly owned or controlled by GRT, on a consolidated basis, are hereinafter referred to as the “Company.”

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GRT, GPLP and Glimcher Development Corporation (“GDC”). As of June 30, 2006, GRT had a 91.8% limited partnership interest in GPLP, and GRT’s wholly owned subsidiary, Glimcher Properties Corporation (“GPC”), was GPLP’s sole general partner. GDC provides development, construction, leasing and legal services to the Company’s affiliates and is a taxable REIT subsidiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and in accordance 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 generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The information furnished in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, statements of income and comprehensive income and statements of cash flows reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, recurring and necessary for a fair statement of the aforementioned financial statements for the interim period. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2006.

The December 31, 2005 balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)

2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Revenue Recognition

Minimum rents are recognized on an accrual basis over the terms of the related leases on a straight-line basis. Percentage rents, which are based on tenants’ sales as reported to the Company, are recognized once the sales reported by such tenants exceed any applicable breakpoints as specified in the tenants’ leases. The percentage rents are recognized based upon the measurement dates specified in the leases which indicate when the percentage rent is due. Recoveries from tenants for real estate taxes, insurance and other shopping center operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period that the applicable costs are incurred. The Company recognizes differences between estimated recoveries and the final billed amounts in the subsequent year. Other revenues primarily consist of fee income relating to property management services, which is recognized in the period in which the service is performed, licensing agreement revenues, which are recognized as earned, and the proceeds from sales of development land, which are generally recognized at the closing date.

Tenant Accounts Receivable

The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects the Company’s estimate of the amounts of the recorded accounts receivable at the balance sheet date that will not be recovered from cash receipts in subsequent periods. The Company’s policy is to record a periodic provision for doubtful accounts based on total revenues. The Company also periodically reviews specific tenant balances and determines whether an additional allowance is necessary. In recording such a provision, the Company considers a tenant’s creditworthiness, ability to pay, probability of collections and consideration of the retail sector in which the tenant operates. The allowance for doubtful accounts is reviewed periodically based upon the Company’s historical experience.

Investment in Real Estate

Carrying Value of Assets

The Company maintains a diverse portfolio of real estate assets. The portfolio holdings have increased as a result of both acquisitions and the development of Properties and have been reduced by selected sales of assets. The amounts to be capitalized as a result of acquisitions and developments and the periods over which the assets are depreciated or amortized are determined based on the application of accounting standards that may require estimates as to fair value and the allocation of various costs to the individual assets. The Company allocates the cost of the acquisition based upon the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired. The Company also estimates the fair value of intangibles related to its acquisitions. The valuation of the fair value of the intangibles involves estimates related to market conditions, probability of lease renewals and the current market value of in-place leases. This market value is determined by considering factors such as the tenant’s industry, location within the Property and competition in the specific market in which the Property operates. Differences in the amount attributed to the intangible assets can be significant based upon the assumptions made in calculating these estimates.

Impairment Evaluation

Management evaluates the recoverability of its investment in real estate assets in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” This statement requires that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that recoverability of the asset is not assured.

The Company evaluates the recoverability of its investments in real estate assets to be held and used each quarter and records an impairment charge when there is an indicator of impairment and the undiscounted projected cash flows are less than the carrying amount for a particular Property. The estimated cash flows used for the impairment analysis and the determination of estimated fair value are based on the Company’s plans for the respective assets and the Company’s views of market and economic conditions. The estimates consider matters such as current and historical rental rates, occupancies for the respective Properties and comparable properties and recent sales data for comparable properties. Changes in estimated future cash flows due to changes in the Company’s plans or views of market and economic conditions could result in recognition of impairment losses, which, under the applicable accounting guidance, could be substantial.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)

Investment in Real Estate - Held-for-Sale

The Company evaluates the held-for-sale classification of its real estate each quarter. Assets that are classified as held-for-sale are recorded at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Assets are generally classified as held-for-sale once management commits to a plan to sell the Properties and has initiated an active program to market them for sale. The results of operations of these real estate properties are reflected as discontinued operations in all periods reported.

On occasion, the Company will receive unsolicited offers from third parties to buy individual Properties. Under these circumstances, the Company will classify the properties as held-for-sale when a sales contract is executed with no contingencies and the prospective buyer has funds at risk to ensure performance.

Sale of Real Estate Assets

The sale of real estate assets may also involve the application of judgments in determining whether the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the buyer and that a sale has been completed for purposes of recognizing a gain on the sale. The Company recognizes property sales in accordance with SFAS No. 66, “Accounting for Sales of Real Estate.” The Company generally records the sales of operating properties and outparcels using the full accrual method at closing when the transaction is deemed to be complete. Sales not qualifying for full recognition at the time of sale are accounted for under other appropriate deferral methods.

Accounting for Acquisitions

The Company accounts for acquisitions of Properties in accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The fair value of the real estate acquired is allocated to acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases for acquired in-place leases and the value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their fair values. Purchase accounting is applied to assets and liabilities related to real estate entities acquired based upon the percentage of interest acquired.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land, building and tenant improvements) is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, based on management’s determination of the relative fair values of these assets. Management determines the as-if-vacant fair value of a property using methods to determine the replacement cost of the tangible assets.

In determining the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining non-cancelable term of the lease. The capitalized above-market lease values and the capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an adjustment to rental income over the initial lease term.

The aggregate value of in-place leases is determined by evaluating various factors, including an estimate of carrying costs during the expected lease-up periods, current market conditions and similar leases. In estimating carrying costs, management includes real estate taxes, insurance and other operating expenses, and estimates of lost rental revenue during the expected lease-up periods based on current market demand. Management also estimates costs to execute similar leases including leasing commissions, legal and other related costs. The value assigned to this intangible asset is amortized over the remaining lease term plus an assumed renewal period that is reasonably assured.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets include tenant relationships. Factors considered by management in assigning a value to these relationships include: assumptions of probability of lease renewals, investment in tenant improvements, leasing commissions and an approximate time lapse in rental income while a new tenant is located. The value assigned to this intangible asset is amortized over the average life of the relationship.

9

 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation expense for real estate assets is computed using a straight-line method and estimated useful lives for buildings and improvements using a weighted average composite life of forty years and equipment and fixtures of five to ten years. Expenditures for leasehold improvements and construction allowances paid to tenants are capitalized and amortized over the initial term of each lease. Cash allowances paid to tenants that are used for purposes other than improvements to the real estate are amortized as a reduction to minimum rents over the initial lease term. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Cash allowances paid in return for operating covenants from retailers who own their real estate are capitalized as contract intangibles. These intangibles are amortized over the period the retailer is required to operate their store.
 
Investment in Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities

The Company evaluates all joint venture arrangements for consolidation. The percentage interest in the joint venture, evaluation of control and whether a variable interest entity (“VIE”) exists are all considered in determining if the arrangement qualifies for consolidation.

The Company accounts for its investments in unconsolidated real estate entities using the equity method of accounting whereby the cost of an investment is adjusted for the Company’s share of equity in net income or loss beginning on the date of acquisition and reduced by distributions received. The income or loss of each investee is allocated in accordance with the provisions of the applicable operating agreements. The allocation provisions in these agreements may differ from the ownership interest held by each investor. Differences between the carrying amount of the Company’s investment in the respective investees and the Company’s share of the underlying equity of such unconsolidated entities are amortized over the respective lives of the underlying assets as applicable.

The Company periodically reviews its investment in unconsolidated real estate entities for other than temporary declines in market value. Any decline that is not expected to be recovered in the next twelve months is considered other than temporary and an impairment charge is recorded as a reduction in the carrying value of the investment. No impairment charges were recognized during the quarter ended June 30, 2006.

Deferred Costs

The Company capitalizes initial direct costs in accordance with SFAS No. 91, “Accounting for Nonrefundable Fees and Costs Associated with Originating or Acquiring Loans and Initial Direct Costs of Leases,” and amortizes these costs over the initial lease term. The costs are capitalized upon the execution of the lease and the amortization period begins the earlier of the store opening date or the date the tenant’s lease obligation begins.

Stock-Based Compensation

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), which expands and clarifies SFAS No. 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” In January 2003, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 as amended by SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure,” prospectively to all awards granted, modified or settled on or after January 1, 2003. Accordingly, the Company recognized as compensation expense the fair value of all awards granted after January 1, 2003. SFAS No. 123(R) requires companies to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of an equity instrument based on the grant-date fair value of the award. The cost is recognized to expense over the requisite service period (usually the vesting period) for the estimated number of instruments where service is expected to be rendered. This Statement was effective beginning the first quarter of 2006 for awards issued after June 15, 2005. Stock compensation expense was $99 and $76 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and $174 and $263 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.


10

 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities 

Non-cash transactions resulting from other accounts payable and accrued expenses for ongoing operations such as real estate improvements and other assets were $13,740 and $13,815 as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
 
During the first quarter of 2006, the Company transferred its interest in Tulsa Promenade, a 927,000 square foot enclosed regional mall located in Tulsa, Oklahoma (“Tulsa”) to a joint venture (the “Venture”) with OMERS Realty Corporation (“ORC”), an affiliate of Oxford Properties Group, which is the global real estate platform for the Ontario (Canada) Municipal Employees Retirement System, a Canadian pension plan. In connection with this transfer the Company contributed assets totaling $62,011. The Company also transferred $39,267 of liabilities that included the Venture’s assumption of a $35,000 mortgage loan.

Share distributions of $17,646 and $17,552 and Operating Partnership distributions of $1,469 and $1,498 had been declared but not paid as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. 8.75% Series F Cumulative Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest distributions of $1,313 had been declared but not paid as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005. 8.125% Series G Cumulative Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest distributions of $3,046 had been declared but not paid as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S.”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications of prior period amounts, including the presentation of the statement of income required by SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” have been made in the financial statements in order to conform to the 2006 presentation.

3.
Real Estate Assets Held-for-Sale

SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” requires that long-lived assets that are to be disposed of by sale be measured at the lower of book value or fair value less cost to sell. In the third quarter of 2005 management committed to a plan to sell twelve Properties and has subsequently sold nine of these assets. Management plans to sell the remaining three Properties in 2006. In the second quarter of 2006, management committed to a plan to sell four regional Mall Properties in addition to the one already classified as held-for-sale. Primarily in connection with the classifying of these four assets as held-for-sale, the Company recorded a $48,801 impairment charge in the three months ended June 30, 2006. These seven Properties are classified as held-for-sale and as such the financial results are classified as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The assets and liabilities associated with held-for-sale Properties are separately disclosed on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of June 30, 2006, seven Properties were classified as held-for-sale and as of December 31, 2005, eight Properties were classified as held-for-sale. The financial results of these properties are disclosed in Note 12.


11

 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)


4.
Investment in Unconsolidated Entities

Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities as of June 30, 2006 consisted of a 52% interest held by GPLP in the Venture. The Company evaluated the Venture arrangements and determined that control was shared between GPLP and ORC and that the Venture did not qualify as a VIE. Therefore, the Company concluded that the Venture would be accounted for under the equity method. On December 29, 2005, the Venture acquired Puente Hills Mall, an enclosed regional mall consisting of approximately 1.2 million square feet of GLA located in the Los Angeles metro area (“Puente”) from an independent third party. The purchase price of $170,080 was funded in part by the assumption of an $88,800 non-recourse mortgage loan and pro rata contributions to the Venture by GPLP and ORC. On March 14, 2006, GPLP transferred all of its ownership interest in Tulsa to the Venture for total consideration of $58,300 (which included the Venture’s assumption of a $35,000 mortgage loan). 

The Company provides management, development, construction, leasing and legal services for a fee to the Venture. The Company recognized fee income of $451 and $977 for these services for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006.

The net income for each entity is allocated in accordance with the provisions of the applicable operating agreements. The summary financial information for the Company’s investment in Puente Hills Mall, LLC, the Venture’s operating subsidiary for Puente, and Tulsa Promenade, LLC, the Venture’s operating subsidiary for Tulsa is presented below:

BALANCE SHEET
 
June 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
           
Assets:
             
Investment properties at cost, net
 
$
231,154
 
$
171,897
 
Intangible assets (1)
   
14,033
   
11,478
 
Other assets
   
6,920
   
4,616
 
Total assets
 
$
252,107
 
$
187,991
 
               
Liabilities and members’ equity:
             
Mortgage notes payable
 
$
122,712
 
$
88,212
 
Intangibles (2)
   
15,453
   
14,360
 
Other liabilities
   
3,556
   
324
 
     
141,721
   
102,896
 
Members’ equity
   
110,386
   
85,095
 
Total liabilities and members’ equity
 
$
252,107
 
$
187,991
 
               
GPLP’s share of members’ equity
 
$
56,984
 
$
44,200
 
 
 
Members’ Equity to Company Investment in Unconsolidated Entities:
 
           
   
June 30, 2006 
 
 December 31, 2005 
 
               
GPLP’s share of members’ equity
 
$
56,984
 
$
44,200
 
Advances and additional costs
   
(387
)
 
48
 
Investment in unconsolidated entities
 
$
56,597
 
$
44,248
 

(1)
Includes value of acquired in-place leases.    
(2)
Includes the net value of $854 and $410 for above-market acquired leases as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively and $16,307 and $14,770 for below-market acquired leases as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.


12

 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)
 
 
   
For the Three
Months Ended
June 30, 2006
 
For the Six
Months Ended
June 30, 2006
 
Statements of Operations
         
           
Total revenues
 
$
9,218
 
$
16,463
 
Operating expenses
   
4,124
   
7,079
 
Net operating income
   
5,094
   
9,384
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,781
   
4,613
 
Other expenses, net
   
16
   
20
 
Interest expense, net
   
1,790
   
3,104
 
Net income
   
507
   
1,647
 
Preferred dividend
   
7
   
7
 
Net income available to the Venture
 
$
500
 
$
1,640
 
               
GPLP’s share of income from investment in joint venture
 
$
259
 
$
852
 


5.
Tenant Accounts Receivable

The Company’s accounts receivable is comprised of the following components.

   
June 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
 
           
Billed receivables
 
$
26,830
 
$
24,688
 
Straight-line receivables
   
25,731
   
26,190
 
Unbilled receivables
   
4,680
   
10,580
 
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
   
(9,669
)
 
(8,675
)
Net accounts receivable
   
47,572
   
52,783
 
Less: accounts receivable associated with discontinued operations
   
(8,098
)
 
(2,906
)
Net accounts receivable - continuing operations
 
$
39,474
 
$
49,877
 


13

 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)


6.
Mortgage Notes Payable as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 consist of the following:
 
Description
 
Carrying Amount of
Mortgage Notes Payable
 
Interest
Rate
 
 Interest
Terms
 
 Payment
Terms
 
Payment at
Maturity
 
Maturity
Date
 
   
 2006
 
 2005
 
2006
 
2005
                 
Fixed Rate:
                                 
 
             
SAN Mall, LP (q)
 
$
33,272
 
$
33,523
   
8.35%
 
 
8.35%
 
 
(p)
 
 
(a)
 
$
32,615
   
(e)
 
Colonial Park Mall, LP
   
32,715
   
32,975
   
7.73%
 
 
7.73%
 
 
(p)
 
 
(a)
 
$
32,033
   
(e)
 
Mount Vernon Venture, LLC
   
8,809
   
8,865
   
7.41%
 
 
7.41%
 
       
(a)
 
$
8,624
   
February 11, 2008
 
Charlotte Eastland Mall, LLC (q)
   
44,166
   
44,559
   
7.84%
 
 
7.84%
 
 
(p)
 
 
(a)
 
$
42,302
   
(f)
 
Morgantown Mall Associates, LP
   
52,931
   
53,381
   
6.89%
 
 
6.89%
 
 
(p)
 
 
(a)
 
$
50,823
   
(f)
 
GM Olathe, LLC
   
30,000
   
(r)
 
 
6.35%
 
 
(r)
 
 
(l)
 
 
(b)
 
$
30,000
   
January 12, 2009
 
Grand Central, LP
   
48,195
   
48,572
 
 
7.18%
 
 
7.18%
 
   
(a)
 
$
46,065
   
February 1, 2009
 
Johnson City Venture, LLC
   
39,000
   
39,214
   
8.37%
 
 
8.37%
 
       
(a)
 
$
37,026
   
June 1, 2010
 
Polaris Center, LLC
   
40,718
   
40,953
   
8.20%
 
 
8.20%
 
 
(p)
 
 
(a)
 
$
38,543
   
(g)
 
Glimcher Ashland Venture, LLC
   
25,060
   
25,307
   
7.25%
 
 
7.25%
 
       
(a)
 
$
21,817
   
November 1, 2011
 
Dayton Mall Venture, LLC
   
56,304
   
56,717
   
8.27%
 
 
8.27%
 
 
(p)
 
 
(a)
 
$
49,864
   
(h)
 
Glimcher WestShore, LLC
   
96,033
   
96,804
   
5.09%
 
 
5.09%
 
       
(a)
 
$
84,824
   
September 9, 2012
 
University Mall, LP (q)
   
63,203
   
63,845
   
7.09%
 
 
7.09%
 
 
(p)
 
 
(a)
 
$
52,524
   
(i)
 
PFP Columbus, LLC
   
143,289
   
144,439
   
5.24%
 
 
5.24%
 
       
(a)
 
$
124,572
   
April 11, 2013
 
LC Portland, LLC
   
134,295
   
135,326
   
5.42%
 
 
5.42%
 
 
(p)
 
 
(a)
 
$
116,922
   
(j)
 
JG Elizabeth, LLC
   
160,086
   
161,371
   
4.83%
 
 
4.83%
 
       
(a)
 
$
135,194
   
June 8, 2014
 
MFC Beavercreek, LLC
   
110,054
   
110,871
   
5.45%
 
 
5.45%
 
       
(a)
 
$
92,762
   
November 1, 2014
 
Glimcher SuperMall Venture, LLC
   
59,930
   
60,341
   
7.54%
 
 
7.54%
 
 
(p)
 
 
(a)
 
$
49,969
   
(k)
 
RVM Glimcher, LLC
   
50,000
   
50,000
   
5.65%
 
 
5.65%
 
       
(c)
 
$
44,931
   
January 11, 2016
 
WTM Glimcher, LLC
   
60,000
   
-
   
5.90%
 
 
-
         
(b)
 
$
60,000
   
June 8, 2016
 
Tax Exempt Bonds
   
19,000
   
19,000
   
6.00%
 
 
6.00%
 
       
(d)
 
$
19,000
   
November 1, 2028
 
     
1,307,060
   
1,226,063
                                     
Variable Rate/Bridge:
                                                 
EM Columbus, LLC
   
42,000
   
41,669
   
7.34%
 
 
6.38%
 
 
(m)
 
 
(b)
 
$
42,000
   
January 1, 2007
 
Montgomery Mall Associates, LP (q) (q)
   
25,000
   
25,000
   
6.78%
 
 
6.16%
 
 
(n)
 
 
(b)
 
$
25,000
   
January 31, 2007
 
     
67,000
   
66,669
                                     
Other:
                                             
Fair value adjustment -
                                             
Polaris Center, LLC
   
1,679
   
1,894
                                 
Extinguished debt
   
-
   
56,855
         
(o)
 
                   
                                               
Total Mortgage Notes Payable:
 
$
1,375,739
 
$
1,351,481
                                 

(a)
The loan requires monthly payments of principal and interest.
(b)
The loan requires monthly payments of interest only.
(c)
The loan requires monthly payments of interest only until February 2009, thereafter principal and interest are required.
(d)
The loan requires semi-annual payments of interest.
(e)
The loan matures in October 2027, with an optional prepayment (without penalty) date on October 11, 2007.
(f)
The loan matures in September 2028, with an optional prepayment (without penalty) date on September 11, 2008.
(g)
The loan matures in June 2030, with an optional prepayment (without penalty) date on June 1, 2010.
(h)
The loan matures in July 2027, with an optional prepayment (without penalty) date on July 11, 2012.
(i)
The loan matures in January 2028, with an optional prepayment (without penalty) date on January 11, 2013.
(j)
The loan matures in June 2033, with an optional prepayment (without penalty) date on June 11, 2013.
(k)
The loan matures in September 2029, with an optional prepayment (without penalty) date on February 11, 2015.
(l)
Interest rate of LIBOR plus 165 basis points fixed through a SWAP agreement at a rate of 6.35%.
(m)
Interest rate of LIBOR plus 200 basis points per annum.
(n)
Interest rate of LIBOR plus 165 basis points per annum.
(o)
Interest rates ranging from 6.37% to 7.43% at December 31, 2005.
(p)
Interest rate escalates after optional prepayment date.
(q)
Mortgage notes payable associated with properties held-for-sale at June 30, 2006.
(r)
December 31, 2005 mortgage was refinanced in January 2006 and amount included in extinguished debt.

14

 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)

All mortgage notes payable are collateralized by certain properties owned by the respective entities with net book values of $1,612,784 and $1,684,178 at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. Certain of the loans contain financial covenants regarding minimum net operating income and coverage ratios. Management believes they are in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2006. Additionally, certain of the loans have cross-default provisions and are cross-collateralized with mortgages on the Properties owned by the borrowers San Mall, LP and Morgantown Mall Associates, LP. Under such cross-default provisions, a default under any mortgage included in a cross-defaulted loan may constitute a default under all such mortgages under that loan and may lead to acceleration of the indebtedness due on each Property within the collateral pool. Additionally, $97,000 of mortgage notes payable relating to certain Properties have been guaranteed by the Company as of June 30, 2006.

7.
Notes Payable

The Company’s unsecured credit facility (“Credit Facility”) provides the ability to borrow up to $300,000. It matures in August 2008 and has a one-year extension option subject to satisfaction of certain conditions. The Credit Facility is expandable to $400,000, provided there is no default under the Credit Facility and that one or more participating lenders agrees to increase their funding commitment or one or more new participating lenders is added to the facility. The interest rate ranges from LIBOR plus 1.05% to LIBOR plus 1.55% depending upon the Company’s ratio of debt to total asset value. The Credit Facility contains customary covenants, representations, warranties and events of default, including maintenance of a specified minimum net worth requirement; a total debt to total asset value ratio; a secured debt to total asset value ratio; an interest coverage ratio and a fixed charge coverage ratio. Management believes the Company is in compliance with all covenants as of June 30, 2006.

At June 30, 2006, the outstanding balance on the Credit Facility was $147,000. Additionally, $4,150 of the Credit Facility’s outstanding balance represented a holdback on the available balance for letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2006, the unused balance of the Credit Facility available to the Company was $148,850 and the interest rate was 6.60%.

At December 31, 2005, the outstanding balance on the Credit Facility was $150,000. Additionally, $5,070 of the Credit Facility’s outstanding balance at December 31, 2005, represented a holdback on the available balance for letters of credit issued under the Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2005, the unused balance of the Credit Facility available to the Company was $144,930 and the interest rate was 5.54%.

8.
Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company accounts for its derivatives and hedging activities under SFAS No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” as amended by SFAS Nos. 138 “Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities” and 149 “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” During the six months ended June 30, 2006, the Company recognized additional other comprehensive income of $349 to adjust the carrying amount of the interest rate swaps and caps to fair values at June 30, 2006, net of $6 in reclassifications to earnings for interest rate swap settlements and interest rate cap amortization during the period and $29 in minority interest participation. The interest rate swap settlements were offset by a corresponding reduction in interest expense related to the interest payments being hedged.

The Company may be exposed to the risk associated with variability of interest rates that might impact the cash flows and the results of operations of the Company. Our hedging strategy, therefore, is to eliminate or reduce, to the extent possible, the volatility of cash flows. The following table summarizes the notional values and fair values of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as of June 30, 2006. The notional values provide an indication of the extent of the Company’s involvement in these instruments at that time, but does not represent exposure to credit, interest rate or market risks.

   
Interest
   
Hedge Type
Notional Value
Rate
 Maturity
 Fair Value
         
Swap - Cash Flow
$30,000
4.7025%
January 15, 2008
$357
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)

On June 30, 2006, the derivative instruments were reported at their fair value of $357 in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying balance sheet, with a corresponding adjustment to other comprehensive income for the unrealized gains and losses (net of minority interest participation). Over time, the unrealized gains and losses held in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified to earnings, of which $29 is expected to be reclassified in 2006. This reclassification will correlate with the recognition of the hedged interest payments in earnings. There was no hedge ineffectiveness during the six months ended June 30, 2006.

To determine the fair values of derivative instruments, the Company uses a variety of methods and assumptions that are based on market conditions and risks existing at each balance sheet date. Standard market conventions and techniques such as undiscounted cash flow analysis, replacement cost, and termination cost are used to determine fair value.

9.
Restricted Stock

Pursuant to GRT’s 2004 Incentive Compensation Plan, 56,666 shares of restricted common stock were granted during the year ended December 31, 2005. These shares vest in one-third installments over a period of three years commencing on the one year anniversary of the grant date for the recipient’s award. During the second quarter of 2006, 58,332 shares of restricted common stock were granted. These shares vest in one-third installments, over a period of 5 years beginning on the third annual anniversary of the grant date

   As this restricted stock represents an incentive for future periods, the Company recognizes the related compensation expense ratably over the applicable vesting periods. As of June 30, 2006, the amount of unvested restricted shares that will be charged to earnings in future periods was $2,235.

10.
Commitments and Contingencies

At June 30, 2006, there were 3.1 million units of partnership interest in the Operating Partnership (“OP Units”) outstanding. These OP Units are redeemable, at the option of the holders, beginning on the first anniversary of their issuance. The redemption price for an OP Unit shall be, at the option of GPLP, payable in the following form and amount: (a) cash at a price equal to the fair market value of one Common Share of Beneficial Interest (“Common Share”) of the Company or (b) Common Shares at the exchange ratio of one share for each OP Unit. The fair value of the OP Units outstanding at June 30, 2006 is $75,263 based upon a per unit value of $24.63 at June 30, 2006 (based upon a five-day average of the Common Stock price from June 23, 2006 to June 29, 2006).

The Company has reserved $589 in relation to a contingency associated with the sale of Loyal Plaza, a Community Center sold in 2002, relating to environmental assessment and monitoring matters.

In the second quarter of 2006, the Company announced a joint venture between GPLP, The Wolff Company, and Vanguard City Home (the “Scottsdale Venture”). The parties will conduct the operations of the Scottsdale Venture through a limited liability company (“LLC Co.”) of which GPLP is the managing member. The LLC Co. will coordinate and manage the construction of the Scottsdale Crossing development, an approximately 650,000 square foot premium retail and office complex to be developed in Scottsdale, AZ. Upon completion of the Scottsdale Crossing development, the LLC Co. will own, through its ground lease interest, and operate the Scottsdale Crossing development. Related to the Scottsdale Venture, the Company has the following commitments:

 
o
Capital Contribution: GPLP shall make an initial capital contribution of $11,000 to LLC Co. and hold a 50% interest in LLC Co.

 
o
Letter of Credit: GPLP, on behalf of LLC Co., has committed to provide a letter of credit in the amount of $20,000 to serve as security for the construction at the Scottsdale Crossing development. The letter of credit will expire on the earlier of: a) the four year anniversary of its issuance or b) the date on which construction and leasing of at least 424,034 square feet of floor space at the Scottsdale Crossing development is completed.

16

 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)

 
o
Lease Payments: The LLC Co. shall make rent payments under a ground lease executed as part of the Scottsdale Venture. The initial base rent under the ground lease is $5,200 per year during the first year of the lease term and shall be periodically increased 1.5% to 2% during the lease term until the fortieth year of the lease term and marked to market thereafter (“Base Rent”). Additionally, the LLC Co. shall on or before the rent commencement date provide the landlord with either U.S. government backed securities or a clean, irrevocable, and unconditional letter of credit in the amount equal to the present value of the Base Rent for the first four years under the lease. A portion of GPLP’s capital contribution will be used to fund its pro rata share of LLC Co.’s payments under the ground lease.

 
o
Property Purchase: LLC Co. will purchase certain retail units consisting of approximately 82,000 square feet in a condominium to be built as part of the Scottsdale Crossing development. The purchase price for the units is based on $181 per square foot.

The Company is involved in lawsuits, claims and proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not presently involved in any material litigation. In accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” the Company makes a provision for a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Although the outcome of any litigation is uncertain, the Company does not expect any of its existing litigation to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations taken as a whole.

During the 2004 fiscal year, GRT received a subpoena for documents from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) in connection with its investigation concerning the election by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP not to renew its engagement as the independent accountant for the Company and a related party transaction involving the Company’s City Park development project. During the 2005 fiscal year, GRT also received a subpoena for documents from the SEC in connection with its investigation of the restatement by the Company of its financial statements for the fiscal years ended 2001 through 2003. The Company has disclosed each investigation in its prior filings with the SEC. The Company is cooperating fully with each investigation.

11.
Earnings Per Common Share (shares in thousands)

The presentation of basic EPS and diluted EPS is summarized in the table below:
 
   
 For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
 
   
2006 
 
2005 
 
   
Income 
 
 Shares 
 
Per
Share
 
Income 
 
 Shares
 
Per
Share
 
Basic EPS:
                                     
Income from continuing operations
 
$
8,359
             
$
4,745
             
Less: Preferred stock dividends
   
(4,359
)
             
(4,359
)
           
Minority interest adjustments (1)
   
(3,618
)
             
(129
)
           
Income from continuing operations
 
$
382
   
36,595
 
$
0.01
 
$
257
   
35,837
 
$
0.01
 
                                       
Discontinued operations
 
$
(47,045
)
           
$
(1,466
)
           
Minority interest adjustments (1)
   
3,618
               
129
             
Discontinued operations
 
$
(43,427
)
 
36,595
 
$
(1.19
)
$
(1,337
)
 
35,837
 
$
(0.04
)
Net loss available to common shareholders
 
$
(43,045
)
 
36,595
 
$
(1.18
)
$
(1,080
)
 
35,837
 
$
(0.03
)
                                       
Diluted EPS:
                                     
Income from continuing operations
 
$
8,359
   
36,595
       
$
4,745
   
35,837
       
Less: Preferred stock dividends
   
(4,359
)
             
(4,359
)
           
Minority interest adjustments
   
(3,733
)
             
(95
)
           
Operating Partnership Units
         
3,056
               
3,474
       
Options
         
369
               
479
       
Restricted Shares
         
81
               
40
       
Income from continuing operations
 
$
267
   
40,101
 
$
0.01
 
$
291
   
39,830
 
$
0.01
 
                                       
Discontinued operations
 
$
(47,045
)
     
$
(1.17
)
$
(1,466
)
     
$
(0.04
)
Net loss available to common shareholders
                                     
before minority interest
 
$
(46,778
)
 
40,101
 
$
(1.17
)
$
(1,175
)
 
39,830
 
$
(0.03
)
 
 
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 For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
 
   
2006 
 
2005 
 
   
Income 
 
 Shares 
 
Per
 Share
 
Income 
 
 Shares
 
Per
Share
 
Basic EPS:
                         
Income from continuing operations
 
$
13,347
             
$
9,397
             
Less: Preferred stock dividends
   
(8,718
)
             
(8,718
)
           
Minority interest adjustments (1)
   
(3,372
)
             
(28
)
           
Income from continuing operations
 
$
1,257
   
36,548
 
$
0.03
 
$
651
   
35,775
 
$
0.02
 
                                       
Discontinued operations
 
$
(43,690
)
           
$
(322
)
           
Minority interest adjustments (1)
   
3,372
               
28
             
Discontinued operations
 
$
(40,318
)
 
36,548
 
$
(1.10
)
$
(294
)
 
35,775
 
$
(0.01
)
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders
 
$
(39,061
)
 
36,548
 
$
(1.07
)
$
357
   
35,775
 
$
0.01
 
                                       
Diluted EPS:
                                     
Income from continuing operations
 
$
13,347
   
36,548
       
$
9,397
   
35,775
       
Less: Preferred stock dividends
   
(8,718
)
             
(8,718
)
           
Minority interest adjustments
   
(3,396
)
             
41
             
Operating Partnership Units
         
3,069
               
3,474
       
Options
         
427
               
498
       
Restricted Shares
         
69
               
20
       
Income from continuing operations
 
$
1,233
   
40,113
 
$
0.03
 
$
720
   
39,767
 
$
0.02
 
                                       
Discontinued operations
 
$
(43,690
)
 
40,113
 
$
(1.09
)
$
(322
)
 
39,767
 
$
(0.01
)
Net (loss) income available to common
                                     
shareholders before minority interest
 
$
(42,457
)
 
40,113
 
$
(1.06
)
$
398
   
39,767
 
$
0.01
 
 
 
(1)
The minority interest adjustment reflects the reclassification of the minority interest expense from continuing to discontinued operations for appropriate allocation in the calculation of the earnings per share for discontinued operations.
 
Options with exercise prices greater than the average share prices for the periods presented were excluded from the respective computations of diluted EPS because to do so would have been antidilutive. The number of such options was 331 and 404 as of June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

12.
Discontinued Operations

Financial results of Properties the Company sold in previous periods and/or classified as held-for-sale as of June 30, 2006, are reflected in discontinued operations for all periods reported in the consolidated statements of income. In the consolidated balance sheet the assets and liabilities associated with discontinued operations are segregated. The table below summarizes key financial results and data for these operations: 
 
   
For the Three Months
Ended June 30, 
 
   
  2006
 
  2005
 
Revenues
 
$
10,873
 
$
12,540
 
Property net operating income
 
$
5,568
 
$
6,787
 
Impairment loss
 
$
48,801
 
$
1,375
 
Number of Properties sold
   
1
   
-
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars in thousands, except share and unit amounts)
 
 
   
 For the Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
   
  2006
 
  2005
 
Revenues
 
$
22,848
 
$
26,806
 
Property net operating income
 
$
12,363
 
$
14,903
 
Gain on sale
 
$
1,717
 
$
-
 
Impairment loss
 
$
48,801
 
$
1,375
 
Number of Properties sold
   
5
   
-
 
Number of Properties held-for-sale
   
7
   
2
 
 
The following assets and liabilities relating to investment properties sold, or held-for-sale as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 are presented in the table below:
 
   
 June 30, 2006
 
 December 31, 2005
 
Investment in real estate associated with discontinued operations:
             
Land
 
$
47,362
 
$
8,985
 
Buildings, improvements and equipment
   
212,770
   
76,006
 
Developments in progress
   
1,441
   
755
 
     
261,573
   
85,746
 
Less accumulated depreciation
   
57,148
   
13,568
 
Property and equipment, net
   
204,425
   
72,178
 
Deferred costs, net
   
2,380
   
553
 
Real estate assets associated with discontinued operations
   
206,805
   
72,731
 
               
Non-real estate assets associated with discontinued operations:
             
Restricted cash
   
3,345
   
819
 
Tenant accounts receivable, net
   
8,098
   
2,906
 
Deferred expenses, net
   
686
   
11
 
Prepaid and other assets
   
1,538
   
426
 
Total non-real estate assets associated with discontinued operations
   
13,667
   
4,162
 
Total assets associated with discontinued operations
 
$
220,472
 
$
76,893
 
Liabilities:
             
Mortgage notes payable associated with discontinued operations
 
$
165,641
 
$
52,288
 
Other liabilities associated with discontinued operations
   
4,075
   
1,374
 
Total liabilities associated with discontinued operations
 
$
169,716
 
$
53,662
 


13.
Acquisitions

Intangibles, which were recorded at the acquisition date, associated with acquisitions of WestShore Plaza Mall, Eastland Mall (Ohio), Polaris Fashion Place and Polaris Towne Center are comprised of an asset for acquired above-market leases of $7,940, a liability for acquired below-market leases of $17,951 and an asset for tenant relationships of $4,156. The intangibles related to above and below-market leases are being amortized as a net increase to minimum rents on a straight-line basis over the lives of the leases with a remaining weighted average amortization period of 10.3 years. Amortization of the tenant relationship is recorded as amortization expense on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of 12.5 years. Net amortization for all of the acquired intangibles is an increase to net income in the amount of $201 and $246 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The net book value of the above-market leases is $4,995 and $5,494 as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, and is included in the accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. The net book value of the below-market leases is $12,798 and $13,663 as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, and is included in the accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. The net book value of the tenant relationships is $3,333 and $3,498 as of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively, and is included in prepaid and other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.

On January 17, 2006, GPLP acquired Tulsa from an independent third party. The purchase price was $58,300 and the Company did not assume any debt in connection with the purchase. On March 14, 2006, GPLP transferred all of its ownership interest in Tulsa to the Venture for total consideration of $58,300 (which included the Venture’s assumption of a $35,000 mortgage loan). 

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Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements of Glimcher Realty Trust (“GRT”) including the respective notes thereto, all of which are included in this Form 10-Q.

This Form 10-Q, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by GRT, contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Such statements are based on assumptions and expectations which may not be realized and are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which cannot be predicted with accuracy and some of which might not even be anticipated. Future events and actual results, financial and otherwise, may differ from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Risks and other factors that might cause differences, some of which could be material, include, but are not limited to, economic and market conditions, competition, tenant or joint venture partner(s) bankruptcies, failure to increase mall store occupancy and same-mall operating income, rejection of leases by tenants in bankruptcy, financing and development risks, construction and lease-up delays, cost overruns, the level and volatility of interest rates, the rate of revenue increases versus expense increases, the financial stability of tenants within the retail industry, the failure of the Company (defined herein) to make additional investments in regional mall properties and redevelopment of properties, failure to complete proposed or anticipated acquisitions, the failure to sell properties as anticipated and to obtain estimated sale prices, the failure to upgrade our tenant mix, restrictions in current financing arrangements, the failure to fully recover tenant obligations for common area maintenance, insurance, taxes and other property expenses, the failure of GRT to qualify as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), the failure to refinance debt at favorable terms and conditions, an increase in impairment charges, loss of key personnel, possible restrictions on our ability to operate or dispose of any partially-owned Properties (defined herein), failure to achieve earnings/funds from operations targets or estimates, conflicts of interest with existing joint venture partners, failure of joint venture relationships, significant costs related to environmental issues as well as other risks listed from time to time in this Form 10-Q and in GRT’s other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

Overview

GRT is a self-administered and self-managed REIT which commenced business operations in January 1994 at the time of its initial public offering. The “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” are references to GRT, Glimcher Properties Limited Partnership (“GPLP” or “Operating Partnership”), as well as entities in which the Company has an interest. We own, lease, manage and develop a portfolio of retail properties (“Properties”) consisting of enclosed regional and super regional malls (“Malls”) and community shopping centers (“Community Centers”). As of June 30, 2006, we owned interests in and managed 32 Properties located in 18 states, consisting of 26 Malls (2 of which are partially owned through a joint venture) and 6 Community Centers. The Properties contain an aggregate of approximately 25.0 million square feet of gross leasable area (“GLA”) of which approximately 91.6% was occupied at June 30, 2006.

Our primary business objective is to achieve growth in net income and Funds From Operations (“FFO”) by developing and acquiring retail properties, by improving the operating performance and value of our existing portfolio through selective expansion and renovation of our Properties and by maintaining high occupancy rates, increasing minimum rents per square-foot of GLA and aggressively controlling costs.

Key elements of our growth strategies and operating policies are to:

 
·
Increase Property values by aggressively marketing available GLA and renewing existing leases;

 
·
Negotiate and sign leases which provide for regular or fixed contractual increases to minimum rents;

 
·
Capitalize on management’s long-standing relationships with national and regional retailers and extensive experience in marketing to local retailers, as well as exploit the leverage inherent in a larger portfolio of properties in order to lease available space;

 
·
Utilize our team-oriented management approach to increase productivity and efficiency;

 
·
Acquire strategically located malls;

 
·
Hold Properties for long-term investment and emphasize regular maintenance, periodic renovation and capital improvements to preserve and maximize value;

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·
Selectively dispose of assets we believe have achieved long-term investment potential and re-deploy the proceeds;

 
·
Control operating costs by utilizing our employees to perform management, leasing, marketing, finance, accounting, construction supervision, legal and information technology services;

 
·
Renovate, reconfigure or expand Properties and utilize existing land available for expansion and development of outparcels to meet the needs of existing or new tenants;

 
·
Utilize our development capabilities to develop quality properties at low costs, and

 
·
Capitalize on strategic joint venture relationships to achieve meaningful growth.

Our strategy is to be a leading REIT focusing on enclosed malls and other anchored retail properties located primarily in the top 100 metropolitan statistical areas by population. We expect to continue investing in select development opportunities and in strategic acquisitions of mall properties that provide growth potential. We expect to finance acquisition transactions with cash on hand, borrowings under credit facilities, proceeds from strategic joint venture partners, asset dispositions, secured mortgage financings, the issuance of equity or debt securities, or a combination of one or more of the foregoing.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

General

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Senior management has discussed the development, selection and disclosure of these estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
 
An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that are reasonably likely to occur could materially impact the financial statements. No material changes to our critical accounting policies have occurred since the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

Funds from Operations (“FFO”)

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. We have indicated that FFO, a non-GAAP financial measure, is also a key measure of financial performance. FFO is an important and widely used financial measure of operating performance in our industry, which we believe provides important information to investors and a relevant basis for comparison among REITs.
 
We believe that FFO is an appropriate and valuable measure of our operating performance because real estate generally appreciates over time or maintains a residual value to a much greater extent than personal property and, accordingly, reductions for real estate depreciation and amortization charges are not meaningful in evaluating the operating results of the Properties.

FFO, as defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (“NAREIT”), is used by the real estate industry and investment community as a supplemental measure of the performance of real estate companies. NAREIT defines FFO as net income (loss) available to common shareholders (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from sales of properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. FFO does include impairment losses for properties held for use and held-for-sale. The Company’s FFO may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other real estate investment trusts. FFO does not represent cash flow from operating activities in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (determined in accordance with GAAP), as an indication of our financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities (determined in accordance with GAAP), as a measure of our liquidity, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund our cash needs, including our ability to make cash distributions.

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The following table illustrates the calculation of FFO and the reconciliation of FFO to net income available to common shareholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 and 2005 (in thousands): 
 
   
 For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
 
   
  2006
 
  2005
 
Net loss available to common shareholders
 
$
(43,045
)
$
(1,080
)
Add back (less):
             
Real estate depreciation and amortization
   
18,424
   
20,497
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities
   
(259
)
 
-
 
Pro-rata share of joint venture funds from operations
   
1,705
   
-
 
Minority interest in operating partnership
   
(3,733
)
 
(95
)
Funds from operations
 
$
(26,908
)
$
19,322
 
 
 
   
 For the Six Months
Ended June 30,  
 
   
  2006
 
  2005
 
Net (loss) income available to common shareholders
 
$
(39,061
)
$
357
 
Add back (less):
             
Real estate depreciation and amortization
   
37,937
   
38,833
 
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities
   
(852
)
 
-
 
Pro-rata share of joint venture funds from operations
   
3,251
   
-
 
Minority interest in operating partnership
   
(3,396
)
 
41
 
Gain on sales of properties
   
(1,717
)
 
-
 
Funds from operations
 
$
(3,838
)
$
39,231
 

FFO decreased by $43.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the six months ending June 30, 2005. During 2006, we listed four regional mall properties as held-for-sale in addition to the one already classified as held-for-sale. Primarily in connection with classifying these assets as held-for-sale, we recognized a $48.8 million impairment charge, which was the primary reason for the decline in FFO. Accordingly, impairment charges associated with Properties that are held-for-sale increased by $47.4 million compared to the same period last year. Also we incurred a $4.0 million increase in overall interest expense. This increase was caused by higher average outstanding loan balances and a higher average borrowing rate.

Offsetting these decreases to FFO was a $4.2 million overall decrease in general and administrative expenses. This decrease is primarily due to $3.3 million of charges in 2005 relating to an employment agreement ($2.0 million) and a severance agreement ($1.3 million) with two of the Company’s former executives. Also, we received $3.3 million in additional FFO from our investment in two Mall Properties, Puente Hills Mall (“Puente”) and Tulsa Promenade (“Tulsa”). Lastly, we received an increase of $530,000 in property net operating income.

Results of Operations - Three Months Ended June 30, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2005

Revenues

Total revenues increased 0.2%, or $113,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period last year. Minimum rents increased $1.6 million of which $1.3 million was related to lease termination income. Tenant reimbursements decreased $42,000, management fee income was $509,000 higher, proceeds from the sale of outparcels was $1.0 million lower, and overage rent decreased $661,000.

Minimum rents

Minimum rents increased 3.6%, or $1.6 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Higher base rental income of $292,000 and increased termination income of $1.3 million in 2006 accounted for substantially all of the increase from the same period of 2005.

Percentage rents

Percentage rent decreased in the second quarter of 2006 from the second quarter of 2005 primarily due to increases in base rent for some tenants that had corresponding increases to their sales breakpoints and timing differences that resulted in higher percentage rent income in the second quarter of 2005.

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Tenant reimbursements

Tenant reimbursements reflect a decrease of 0.2%, or $42,000, for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Though recoverable expenses have increased by $890,000, this increase was offset by lower recovery rates in 2006 and adjustments to the receivables related to the 2005 tenant reimbursement reconciliations in the second quarter.

Fee income and other revenues

Fee income and other revenue decreased $815,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Management fee income of $509,000 was earned in the second quarter of 2006, primarily associated with Properties we own through a joint venture. There were no management fees in 2005. This increase was offset by $1.0 million decrease from the sale of outparcels and $401,000 reduction in licensing agreement revenue from the same period of the prior year.

Expenses

Total expenses decreased 3.6%, or $1.8 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Real estate taxes and property operating expenses increased $890,000, the provision for doubtful accounts increased $408,000, other operating expenses decreased $1.1 million, depreciation and amortization decreased $20,000 and general and administrative expenses decreased $2.0 million.

Real estate taxes and property operating expenses

Real estate taxes and property operating expenses increased 3.9%, or $890,000, for the three months ended June 30, 2006. Real estate taxes decreased $361,000 while property operating expenses were up $1.3 million driven primarily by higher utility expenses.

Provision for doubtful accounts

The provision for doubtful accounts was $1.1 million, or 1.5% of revenue, for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and $0.7 million, or 1.0% of revenue, for the corresponding period in 2005. The accounts receivable balance and the allowance for doubtful accounts have not changed significantly at June 30, 2006 compared to June 30, 2005. We have maintained consistent reserve percentages for our past due receivables.

Other operating expenses

Other operating expenses were $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $2.8 million for the corresponding period in 2005. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in costs of $946,000 related to sale of outparcels and lower legal fees at the Properties of $198,000.

General and administrative

General and administrative expense was $3.6 million and represented 4.9% of total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $5.6 million and 7.7% of total revenues for the corresponding period in 2005. The reduction is primarily due to last year’s $1.3 million charge relating to a severance agreement with the Company’s former Chief Operating Officer and a $152,000 decrease in legal fees. The remaining difference relates primarily to other employment related expenses.

Interest expense/capitalized interest

Interest expense increased 12.4%, or $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. The summary below identifies the increase by its various components (dollars in thousands). 
 
   
 Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
 2006
 
 2005
 
 Inc. (Dec.)
 
Average loan balance (continuing operations)
 
$
1,369,686
 
$
1,221,902
 
$
147,784
 
Average rate
   
6.13
%
 
6.00
%
 
0.13
%
                     
Total interest
 
$
20,990
 
$
18,329
 
$
2,661
 
Amortization of loan fees
   
516
   
530
   
(14
)
Capitalized interest and other, net
   
(830
)
 
(472
)
 
(358
)
Interest expense
 
$
20,676
 
$
18,387
 
$
2,289
 


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The increase in the “Average loan balance” category was primarily a result of the funding of acquisitions, capital improvements and the Company’s redevelopment program. The variance in “Capitalized interest and other” was also primarily due to the significant increase in construction activity.

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities, net

The $259,000 of income results from our investment in Puente and Tulsa. This represents our share of the $507,000 of net income for the three months ended June 30, 2006 for these Properties. We acquired Puente through our joint venture partnership with OMERS Realty Corporation (“ORC”), an affiliate of Oxford Properties Group (the “Venture”) on December 29, 2005. We have a 52% interest in the Venture and ORC has a 48% interest. We acquired Tulsa on January 17, 2006 from an independent, unaffiliated party and subsequently transferred our ownership interest in Tulsa to the Venture on March 14, 2006. The reconciliation of the net income from the Venture to FFO for these Properties is shown below (in thousands).
 
   
Three Months Ending
June 30, 2006
 
Net income available to Partnership
 
$
500
 
Add back :
       
Real estate depreciation and amortization
   
2,781
 
Funds from operations
 
$
3,281
 
         
Pro-rata share of joint venture funds from operations
 
$
1,705
 

Discontinued Operations

Plan to Sell Five Mall Assets

In the second quarter of 2006, we announced formal plans to sell five of our regional Mall Properties. One of these Malls, (Eastland Mall in Charlotte, NC), has been classified as held-for-sale by the Company since the third quarter of 2005. In connection with these plans, we have entered into an exclusive listing agreement with Eastdil Secured Broker Services, Inc. to market and sell the assets. We expect total consideration, net of expenses, to be approximately $250 to $270 million from the sales. The five Malls to be sold include:

·
Almeda Mall - Houston, TX
·
Eastland Mall - Charlotte, NC
·
Montgomery Mall - Montgomery, AL
·
Northwest Mall - Houston, TX
·
University Mall - Tampa, FL

The sale of these five assets is a central part of our strategy to aggressively sell non-core assets in order to upgrade the overall quality of our real estate. We expect to redeploy the sales proceeds into our redevelopment program, acquisition of new higher income growth assets and selective ground-up development of premium retail properties.

Primarily as a result of our plan to sell these Malls, we recognized an impairment charge of $48.8 million during the second quarter of 2006. If the asset sales are not completed at estimated pricing levels, future adjustments to the impairment charges could be required. Even with the initial recognition of the charge, we are anticipating an overall net gain of $10 to $30 million on the sale of the five Properties.

Discussion of Income from Discontinued Operations

In the second quarter of 2006, we sold East Pointe Plaza, a Community Center asset in Columbia, South Carolina for $9.8 million. As of June 30, 2006, seven Properties are classified as held-for-sale, comprised of five malls and two community centers.

Income from discontinued operations increased $1.8 million for the three months ending June 30, 2006 compared to the three months ending June 30, 2005. Increases in income from discontinued operations are primarily the result of a $2.4 million decrease in depreciation expense resulting from the classification of these assets as held-for-sale and a $661,000 decrease in net interest expense. Offsetting these improvements were decreased revenues. Revenues from discontinued operations decreased $1.6 million to $10.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 from $12.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. The decrease in revenue relates primarily to a $1.1 decrease in tenant reimbursements as a result of adjusted 2006 recovery rates and the completion of the 2005 tenant reimbursement reconciliations and a $166,000 reduction in termination income.

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Results of Operations -Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2005

Revenues

Total revenues increased 3.5%, or $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the same period last year. Minimum rents increased $4.4 million, of which $2.4 million related to lease termination income. Tenant reimbursements increased $1.1 million, fee income was $1.1 million higher, proceeds from the sale of outparcels was $680,000 lower, licensing fee income decreased $710,000 and percentage rent decreased $500,000.

Minimum rents

Minimum rents increased 4.8%, or $4.4 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2006. A $2.0 million increase of base rental income and increased termination income of $2.4 million for the first six months of 2006 as compared to the same period of 2005 drove the favorability.

Tenant reimbursements

Tenant reimbursements reflect an increase of 2.6%, or $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Though recoverable expenses have increased by $2.4 million, this increase was offset by lower recovery rates in 2006 and adjustments to the receivable related to the 2005 recoveries reconciliations.

Fee income and other revenues

Fee income and other revenue increased $47,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Management fee income, primarily associated with our Venture, of $1.1 million was recorded. Income derived from theater revenues grew $102,000. Through increased marketing efforts sponsorship income increased $155,000. This increase was offset by a $680,000 decrease from the sale of outparcels and a $710,000 reduction in licensing agreement revenue from the same period of the prior year.

Expenses

Total expenses increased 0.3%, or $329,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Real estate taxes and property operating expenses increased $2.4 million, the provision for doubtful accounts increased $267,000, other operating expenses decreased $748,000, depreciation and amortization increased $2.6 million, and general and administrative expenses decreased $4.2 million.

Real estate taxes and property operating expenses

Real estate taxes and property operating expenses increased 5.2%, or $2.4 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2006. Real estate taxes increased $40,000 while property operating expenses were up $2.4 million. Factors contributing to the increase were higher utility expenses of $1.1 million, higher security related expenses and the operating expenses for Tulsa during the period it was included in our consolidated financial statements.
 
Provision for doubtful accounts

The provision for doubtful accounts was $2.1 million, or 1.4% of revenue, for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and $1.8 million, or 1.3% of revenue, for the corresponding period in 2005. The accounts receivable balance and the allowance for doubtful accounts have not changed significantly at June 30, 2006 compared to June 30, 2005. We have maintained consistent reserve percentages for our past due receivables.

Other operating expenses

Other operating expenses were $3.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $4.3 million for the corresponding period in 2005. The decrease is primarily due to lower costs associated with outparcel sales of $838,000 and a decrease in legal fees of $90,000.


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Depreciation and amortization

The $2.6 million increase in depreciation and amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2006 is a result of depreciation for additions to real estate assets and the write-off of an anchor store. The following Properties had significant additions placed in service in 2006: redevelopment at Lloyd Center in Portland, Oregon (“Lloyd”) and the addition of new small shop stores and an anchor store at Eastland Mall in Columbus, Ohio (“Eastland (OH)”).

General and administrative

General and administrative expense was $7.6 million and represented 5.1% of total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to $11.8 million and 8.2% of total revenues for the corresponding period in 2005. The reduction is primarily due to last year’s $3.3 million charge relating to an employment agreement and a severance agreement, a $511,000 decrease in legal fees and other employment related expenses.

Interest expense/capitalized interest

Interest expense increased 14.1%, or $5.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The summary below identifies the increase by its various components (dollars in thousands). 
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
 2006
 
 2005
 
Inc. (Dec.)
 
Average loan balance (continuing operations)
 
$
1,362,785
 
$
1,214,148
 
$
148,637
 
Average rate
   
6.14
%
 
5.96
%
 
0.18
%
                     
Total interest
 
$
41,837
 
$
36,182
 
$
5,655
 
Amortization of loan fees
   
1,068
   
1,043
   
25
 
Capitalized interest and other, net
   
(1,355
)
 
(819
)
 
(536
)
Interest expense
 
$
41,550
 
$
36,406
 
$
5,144
 

The increase in the “Average loan balance” was primarily the result of the funding of acquisitions, capital improvements and the Company’s redevelopment program. The variance in “Capitalized interest and other” was also primarily due to the significant increase in construction activity.

Equity in income of unconsolidated entities, net

The $852,000 income results from our investment in Puente and Tulsa. This represents our share of the $1.6 million of net income for the six months ended June 30, 2006 for these Properties for the period they were held through a joint venture interest during the first six months of 2006. The reconciliation of the net income from the Venture to FFO for these Properties is shown below (in thousands). 
 
     
Six Months Ending
June 30, 2006 
 
Net income available to Partnership
 
$
1,640
 
Add back :
       
Real estate depreciation and amortization
   
4,613
 
Funds from operations
 
$
6,253
 
         
Pro-rata share of joint venture funds from operations
 
$
3,251
 


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Discontinued Operations

Five Community Center Properties were sold in the first six months of 2006 for a net gain of $1.7 million. As of June 30, 2006, seven Properties are classified as held-for-sale, comprised of five Malls and two Community Centers. In 2006, a $48.8 million impairment charge was recorded.

Income from discontinued operations increased $2.3 million for the six months ending June 30, 2006 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005. Increases in income from discontinued operations are primarily the result of a $3.7 million decrease in depreciation expense resulting from the classification of these assets as held-for-sale and a $1.2 million decrease in net interest expense. Offsetting these improvements were reductions in revenues. Revenues have decreased to $22.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 from $26.8 million for the six months ending June 30, 2005. The decline in revenue primarily relates to a $1.6 million reduction in minimum rent and a $1.8 million reduction in tenant reimbursement income.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Our short-term (less than one year) liquidity requirements include recurring operating costs, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, and dividend requirements for our preferred shares, Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (“Common Shares”) and units of partnership interest in the Operating Partnership (“OP Units”). We anticipate that these needs will primarily be met with cash flows provided by operations.

Our long-term (greater than one year) liquidity requirements include scheduled debt maturities, capital expenditures to maintain, renovate and expand existing assets, property acquisitions and development projects. Management anticipates that net cash provided by operating activities, the funds available under our credit facility, construction financing, long-term mortgage debt, contributions from strategic joint venture partnerships, issuance of preferred and Common Shares of beneficial interest and proceeds from the sale of assets will provide sufficient capital resources to carry out our business strategy relative to the scheduled debt maturities, acquisitions, renovations, expansions and developments.

At June 30, 2006, the Company’s total-debt-to-total-market capitalization was 56.0%, compared to 56.1% at December 31, 2005. We are working to maintain this ratio in the mid-fifty percent range. We expect to utilize the proceeds from future asset sales to reduce debt and, to the extent that market capitalization remains in the current range, to acquire additional regional mall properties.

The total-debt-to-total-market capitalization is calculated below (dollars, shares and OP Units in thousands except for stock price): 
 
   
 June 30,
2006
 
 December 31,
2005
 
Stock Price (end of period)
 
$
24.81
 
$
24.32
 
Market Capitalization Ratio:
             
Common Shares outstanding
   
36,701
   
36,506
 
OP Units outstanding
   
3,056
   
3,115
 
Total Common Shares and OP Units outstanding at end of period
   
39,757
   
39,621
 
               
Market capitalization - Common Shares outstanding
 
$
910,552
 
$
887,826
 
Market capitalization - OP Units outstanding
   
75,819
   
75,757
 
Market capitalization - Preferred Shares
   
210,000
   
210,000
 
Total debt (end of period)
   
1,522,739
   
1,501,481
 
Total market capitalization
 
$
2,719,110
 
$
2,675,064
 
               
Total debt / total market capitalization
   
56.0
%
 
56.1
%
               
Total debt/total market capitalization including pro-rata share of joint venture
   
57.0
%
 
56.9
%
 

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Capital Resource Availability

As part of the Venture, ORC has committed $200 million for acquisitions of certain other mall and anchored lifestyle retail properties that GPLP offers to the Venture in addition to the Puente acquisition. The Venture utilized $11.2 million of the $200 million to acquire Tulsa from GPLP and $188.8 million remains. The properties to be acquired by the Venture will be operated by us under separate management agreements. Under these agreements, we will be entitled to management and asset management fees, leasing commissions and other compensation including an acquisition fee based upon the purchase price paid for each acquired property.

On March 24, 2004, we filed a universal shelf registration statement with the SEC. This registration statement permits us to engage in offerings of debt securities, preferred and Common Shares, warrants, rights to purchase our Common Shares, purchase contracts and any combination of the foregoing. The registration statement was declared effective on April 6, 2004. The amount of securities registered was $400 million, all of which is currently available for future offerings.

Discussion of Consolidated Cash Flows

For the six months ended June 30, 2006

Net cash provided by operating activities was $43.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006.

Net cash used in investing activities was $52.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. On January 17, 2006, we purchased Tulsa, a 927,000 square foot enclosed regional mall located in Tulsa, Oklahoma for $55.7 million. This Property was wholly owned until March 14, 2006 when we received $11.3 million upon transfer of this Property to the Venture. Also, we paid $32.3 million towards our investment in real estate. Of this amount, $17.0 million was spent on constructing additional GLA and interior renovations, primarily at the Dayton Mall, Eastland Mall (OH), Northtown Mall and Lloyd Center. We also spent $9.5 million on tenant improvements to re-tenant existing spaces and $1.1 million primarily to acquire additional land at River Valley Mall. The remaining amounts were spent on operational capital expenditures. Offsetting this was the receipt of $22.3 million in connection with the sale of five non-strategic Community Center assets.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $10.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. During 2006, we received $125.3 million from the issuance of new mortgage debt. This increase was driven from the $35.0 million mortgage associated with the purchase of Tulsa and $90.0 million of new mortgage debt associated with the refinancings of Weberstown Mall and the Great Mall of the Great Plains. Offsetting these increases to cash were principal payments of $65.9 million. During the first six months of 2006, we repaid $49.0 million of mortgage debt associated with the Great Mall of the Great Plains and Weberstown Mall. We also repaid $7.7 million of mortgage debt associated with Properties sold during the six months ended June 30, 2006. Lastly, we paid $46.8 million in distributions to holders of our Common Shares, OP Units and preferred shares.

For the six months ended June 30, 2005

Net cash provided by operating activities was $50.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005.

Net cash used by investing activities was $35.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. During 2005, we spent $35.3 million on investments in real estate. Of this amount, $13.9 million was spent on constructing additional GLA, primarily at Eastland Mall (OH), Mall at Fairfield Commons, and the purchase of the former Lord & Taylor space at Polaris Fashion Place. Approximately $8.3 million was spent on redevelopment activities, primarily at Montgomery Mall, Northtown Mall and the Great Mall of the Great Plains. We also spent $5.2 million on tenant improvements and allowances to re-tenant existing space. Lastly, we spent $7.8 million associated with the acquisition of land in connection with the development of a department store anchored retail project to serve the Cincinnati, Ohio market (the “Mason Parcels”). The remaining amounts were spent on operational capital expenditures.

Net cash used in financing activities was $15.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. We paid $46.4 million in distributions and borrowed an additional $35.2 million from our revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”).

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Financing Activity

Total debt increased by $21.3 million during the first six months of 2006. The change in outstanding borrowings is summarized as follows (in thousands): 
 
   
Mortgage
Notes
 
Notes
Payable
 
Total
Debt
 
December 31, 2005
 
$
1,351,481
 
$
150,000
 
$
1,501,481
 
New mortgage debt
   
125,330
   
-
   
125,330
 
Repayment of debt
   
(56,686
)
 
-
   
(56,686
)
Debt assignment to Venture
   
(35,000
)
 
-
   
(35,000
)
Debt amortization payments in 2006
   
(9,172
)
 
-
   
(9,172
)
Amortization of fair value adjustment
   
(214
)
 
-
   
(214
)
Net payments, Credit Facility
   
-
   
(3,000
)
 
(3,000
)
June 30, 2006
 
$
1,375,739
 
$
147,000
 
$
1,522,739
 
 
During the first six months of 2006, we reduced our net borrowings under our Credit Facility and made recurring principal payments on our fixed rate debt.

At June 30, 2006, our mortgage notes payable were collateralized with first mortgage liens on 24 Properties having a net book value of $1,612.8 million. We also owned 6 unencumbered Properties and other corporate assets having a net book value of $131.3 million at that date.

Certain of our loans have multiple Properties as collateral for such loans, the Properties have cross-default provisions and certain of the Properties are subject to guarantees and financial covenants. Under the cross-default provisions, a default under a single mortgage that is cross-collateralized, may constitute a default under all of the mortgages in the pool of such cross-collateralized loans and could lead to acceleration of the indebtedness on all Properties under such loan. Properties which are subject to cross-default provisions have a total net book value of $80.5 million and represent one Community Center and three Malls. Properties under such cross default provisions relate to i) the Morgantown Mall Associates LP loan representing two Properties with a net book value of $42.1 million, and ii) the SAN Mall LP loan representing two Properties with a net book value of $38.4 million.

During the first six months of 2006, we entered into three new financing arrangements and modified two existing arrangements. On January 13, 2006, the Company entered into a Loan Agreement to borrow $30.0 million (the “Great Mall Loan”). The Great Mall Loan is represented by a promissory note secured by a first mortgage lien and assignment of leases and rents on The Great Mall of the Great Plains located in Olathe, Kansas (“Great Mall”). The Great Mall Loan has a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.65% per annum and a maturity date of January 12, 2009. The interest rate for the Great Mall Loan was subsequently fixed through an interest rate protection agreement at 6.35% through January 15, 2008. In addition, the Company dedesignated the existing interest rate cap on the Great Mall Loan as a cash flow hedge under SFAS 133. The Great Mall Loan requires the Company to make interest only periodic payments with all outstanding principal and accrued interest being due and payable at the maturity date. The Great Mall Loan contains default provisions customary for transactions of this nature. The proceeds of the Great Mall Loan were used to payoff the previous loan in the same amount. Also on January 13, 2006, we amended the $25 million mortgage loan agreement on Montgomery Mall to reduce the interest rate to LIBOR plus 1.65% from LIBOR plus 1.85%. On March 14, 2006, we entered into a loan agreement to borrow $35 million initially (the “Tulsa Loan”) and up to $50 million in total as part of a mortgage financing arrangement for Tulsa. The Tulsa Loan is represented by a promissory note secured by a first mortgage lien and assignment of leases and rents on Tulsa. The Tulsa Loan had an initial floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.35% per annum and a maturity date of March 14, 2009. The initial interest rate for the Tulsa Loan was subsequently fixed at a rate of 6.52% through an interest rate protection agreement. On May 25, 2006, we executed a loan agreement to borrow $60 million (the “Weberstown Loan”). The Weberstown Loan is represented by two promissory notes secured by a first mortgage lien and assignment of leases and rents on Weberstown Mall located in Stockton, CA. The Weberstown Loan has a fixed interest rate of 5.90% per annum and a maturity date of June 8, 2016. Under the Weberstown Loan, we are required to make interest only periodic payments for the length of the term. We are not permitted under the Weberstown Loan to make any prepayments on outstanding principal until three months prior to the maturity date. On June 28, 2006, we extended the maturity date of our $25 million Montgomery Mall mortgage loan from July 31, 2006 to January 31, 2007.

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Financing Activity - The Venture

Within the Venture, the total debt increased by $34.5 million during the first six months of 2006. The change in outstanding borrowings is summarized as follows (in thousands):  
 
   
Mortgage
Notes
 
GRT Share
(52%)
 
December 31, 2005
 
$
88,212
 
$
45,870
 
Assumed mortgage debt
   
35,000
   
18,200
 
Debt amortization payments in 2006
   
(598
)
 
(311
)
Amortization of fair value adjustment
   
98
   
51
 
June 30, 2006
 
$
122,712
 
$
63,810
 

At June 30, 2006, the mortgage notes payable were collateralized with first mortgage liens on two Properties having a net book value of $242.5 million. During the first six months of 2006, the Venture assumed the Tulsa Loan as part of GPLP’s transfer of Tulsa to the Venture on March 14, 2006.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

Contractual Obligations

Long-term debt obligations are shown including both scheduled interest and principal payments. The nature of the obligations is disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

At June 30, 2006, we had the following obligations relating to dividend distributions. In the second quarter of 2006, the Company declared distributions of $0.4808 per Common Share, to be paid during the third quarter of 2006. The Series F Cumulative Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (“Series F Preferred Shares”) and Series G Cumulative Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest (“Series G Preferred Shares”) are not required to be redeemed and therefore, the dividends on those shares may be paid in perpetuity. However, as the Series F Preferred Shares are redeemable at our option on or after August 25, 2008, the obligation for the dividends for the Series F Preferred Shares are included in the contractual obligations through that date. Also, as the Series G Preferred Shares are redeemable at our option on or after February 23, 2009, the obligation for the dividends for the Series G Preferred Shares are also included in the contractual obligations through that date. The total dividend obligation for the Series F Preferred Shares and Series G Preferred Shares is $12.6 million and $35.3 million, respectively.

Capital lease obligations are for security equipment, phone systems and generators at the various Properties and are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheet. Operating lease obligations are for office space, ground leases, phone systems, office equipment, computer equipment and other miscellaneous items. The obligation for these leases at June 30, 2006 was $2.4 million.
 
At June 30, 2006, there were 3.1 million OP Units outstanding. These OP Units are redeemable, at the option of the holders, beginning on the first anniversary of their issuance. The redemption price for an OP Unit shall be, at the option of GPLP, payable in the following form and amount: (a) cash at a price equal to the fair market value of one Common Share of the Company or (b) Common Shares at the exchange ratio of one share for each OP Unit. The fair value of the OP Units outstanding at June 30, 2006 is $75.3 million based upon a per unit value of $24.63 at June 30, 2006, (based upon a five-day average of the Common Stock price from June 23, 2006 to June 29, 2006).

At June 30, 2006, we had executed leases committing to $26.4 million in tenant allowances. The leases will generate gross rents that approximate $77.2 million over the original lease term.

Other purchase obligations relate to commitments to vendors related to various matters such as development contractors and other miscellaneous commitments as well as a contract to purchase various land parcels for a development project. These obligations total $19.6 million at June 30, 2006.

Commercial Commitments

The Credit Facility terms are discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements.

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We have a stand-by letter of credit in the amount of $150,000 for utility deposits with respect to the Great Mall. We have a partial mortgage guaranty, in the form of a letter of credit, pertaining to the construction and opening of an anchor tenant at the Mall at Fairfield Commons ($4.0 million). This construction has been completed and the anchor tenant is open and operating. The letter of credit will be released upon delivery by the tenant of an estoppel certificate to the lender. We expect the tenant to meet this requirement and do not anticipate any draws to be made on this letter of credit.

In the second quarter of 2006, the Company announced a joint venture between GPLP, The Wolff Company, and Vanguard City Home (the “Scottsdale Venture”). The parties will conduct the operations of the Scottsdale Venture through a limited liability company (“LLC Co.”) of which GPLP is the managing member. The LLC Co. will coordinate and manage the construction of the Scottsdale Crossing development, an approximately 650,000 square foot premium retail and office complex to be developed in Scottsdale, AZ. Upon completion of the Scottsdale Crossing development, the LLC Co. will own, through its ground lease interest, and operate the Scottsdale Crossing development. Related to the Scottsdale Venture, the Company has the following commitments:

 
o
Capital Contribution: GPLP shall make an initial capital contribution of $11 million to LLC Co. and hold a 50% interest in LLC Co.

 
o
Letter of Credit: GPLP, on behalf of LLC Co., has committed to provide a letter of credit in the amount of $20 million to serve as security for the construction at the Scottsdale Crossing development. The letter of credit will expire on the earlier of: a) the four year anniversary of its issuance or b) the date on which construction and leasing of at least 424,034 square feet of floor space at the Scottsdale Crossing development is completed.

 
o
Lease Payments: The LLC Co. shall make rent payments under a ground lease executed as part of the Scottsdale Venture. The initial base rent under the ground lease is $5.2 million per year during the first year of the lease term and shall be periodically increased 1.5% to 2% during the lease term until the fortieth year of the lease term and marked to market thereafter (“Base Rent”). Additionally, the LLC Co. shall on or before the rent commencement date provide the landlord with either U.S. government backed securities or a clean, irrevocable, and unconditional letter of credit in the amount equal to the present value of the Base Rent for the first four years under the lease. A portion of GPLP’s capital contribution will be used to fund its pro rata share of LLC Co.’s payments under the ground lease.

 
o
Property Purchase: LLC Co. will purchase certain retail units consisting of approximately 82,000 square feet in a condominium to be built as a part of the Scottsdale Crossing development. The purchase price for the units is based on $181 per square foot.

Off-Balance Sheet Commitments:

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements (as defined in Item 303 of Regulation S-K).

Capital Expenditures

We plan capital expenditures by considering various factors such as: return on investment, our five-year capital plan for major facility expenditures such as roof and parking lot improvements, tenant construction allowances based upon the economics of the lease terms and cash available for making such expenditures. We categorize capital expenditures into two broad categories, first-generation and second-generation expenditures. The first-generation expenditures relate to incremental revenues associated with new developments or creation of new GLA at our existing Properties. Second-generation expenditures are those expenditures associated with maintaining the current income stream and are generally expenditures made to maintain the Properties and to replace tenants for spaces that had been previously occupied. Capital expenditures are generally accumulated into a project and classified as “developments in progress” on the consolidated balance sheet until such time as the project is completed. At the time the project is complete, the dollars are transferred to the appropriate category on the balance sheet and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the asset.

We plan to invest up to $70.0 million in redevelopment activity in 2006. We also plan to invest a total of $18.0 million in property capital expenditures for operational needs, tenant improvements and renovations in 2006. In the first six months of 2006, we spent $15.1 million for redevelopment activities, $2.2 million for renovations, $9.2 million for tenant improvements and $1.6 million for operational needs.

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Expansions and Renovations

We maintain a strategy of selective expansions and renovations in order to improve the operating performance and the competitive position of our existing portfolio. We also engage in an active redevelopment program with the objective of attracting innovative retailers, which we believe will enhance the operating performance of the Properties.

A lifestyle retail component is under construction at the Dayton Mall located in Dayton, Ohio, further enhancing the strong market share already enjoyed by this Property. The Dayton Mall project includes facade renovation and the addition of 97,000 square feet in an open-air center. The project at Dayton Mall is partially complete and a new P F Chang’s China Bistro, Jared Galleria of Jewelry and Borders Books, Music and Movies stores are now open. We anticipate the majority of the remaining new stores to open before the end of 2006.

Redevelopment work is in process at Northtown Mall in Blaine, Minnesota. The expansion project centers around the addition of a new anchor store and adding a new freestanding multi-tenant building. The vacant anchor space previously occupied by Montgomery Wards has been demolished, ground preparation completed and construction of a new Home Depot store is expected to commence shortly. The newly constructed Home Depot is planned to open in the second quarter of 2007.

Redevelopment work continues at Polaris. Three new restaurants are under various states of construction at Polaris and the first of these three restaurants, Mi Mi’s Café, opened in the second quarter of this year. Several other major projects are in the final planning phases.

Developments

One of our objectives is to increase our portfolio by developing new retail properties. Our management team has developed over 100 retail properties nationwide and has significant experience in all phases of the development process including: site selection, zoning, design, pre-development leasing, construction financing and construction management.

Our Scottsdale Crossing development will be an approximately 650,000 square foot complex consisting of approximately 380,000 square feet of retail space with approximately 270,000 square feet of additional office space constructed above the retail units. The Scottsdale Venture intends to retain a third party company to lease the office portion of the complex. Our Scottsdale Crossing development will be adjacent to a hotel and residential complex that will be developed independently by The Wolff Company and Vanguard City Home. Once completed, we anticipate that the Scottsdale Crossing development will be a dynamic, outdoor urban environment featuring sophisticated architectural design, comfortable pedestrian plazas, a grand central park space, and a variety of upscale shopping, dining and entertainment options.

The Scottsdale Venture entered into a long-term ground lease for property on which a portion of the project will be constructed (we own a 50% interest in the Scottsdale Venture and will operate and lease the retail portion of the project under a separate management agreement). Opening of the approximately $200 million development is anticipated during 2009.

Portfolio Data
 
The table below reflects sales per square foot (“Sales PSF”) for those tenants reporting sales for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2006. The percentage change is based on those tenants reporting sales for the twenty-four month period (“Same Store”) ended June, 2006. 
 
   
Wholly Owned
Mall Properties
 
Total Mall Properties
Including joint venture
 
   
Average
Sales PSF
 
Same Store
% Change
 
Average
Sales PSF
 
Same Store
% Change
 
Anchors
 
 
$161
   
(8.4)%
 
 
$154
   
(8.7)%
 
Stores (1)
 
 
$341
   
0.5%
 
 
$335
   
1.0%
 
Total
 
 
$247
   
(2.4)%
 
 
$239
   
(2.3)%
 

(1) Sales PSF for Mall Stores exclude outparcel and licensing agreement sales.
 

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As we continue to upgrade our tenant mix, we believe the regional mall portfolio will deliver solid performance in the areas of sales productivity and rents. Average Mall store sales for our wholly owned properties for the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 were $341 per square foot, a 2.1% improvement from the $334 per square foot reported for the twelve months ended June 30, 2005. Comparable stores sales, which include only those stores open for the twelve months ended June 30, 2006 and the same period of 2005, were also positive with a 0.5% increase.

Average Mall store sales (wholly-owned Malls), excluding the five Malls that are held-for-sale, were $351 per square foot for the twelve months ending June 30, 2006, a 2.3% improvement from the $343 per square foot for those Malls for the twelve months ending June 30, 2005.

Portfolio occupancy statistics by property type are summarized below: 
 
 
Occupancy (1)  
 
6/30/06 
 
3/31/06 
 
12/31/05 
 9/30/05 
 6/30/05 
Wholly owned Malls:
             
Mall Anchors
95.3%
 
95.0%
 
95.2%
92.6%
91.3%
Mall Stores
87.9%
 
87.3%
 
89.5%
87.5%
88.0%
Total Mall Portfolio
92.6%
 
92.3%
 
93.2%
90.8%
90.1%
               
Mall Portfolio including Joint Venture: (2):
             
Mall Anchors
95.7%
 
95.5%
 
95.5%
92.6%
91.3%
Mall Stores
87.3%
 
86.5%
 
89.2%
87.5%
88.0%
Total Mall Portfolio
92.7%
 
92.3%
 
93.2%
90.8%
90.1%
               
Community Centers:
             
Community Center Anchors
68.7%
 
73.6%
 
75.0%
63.9%
63.8%
Community Center Stores
80.6%
 
79.7%
 
78.6%
64.8%
63.7%
Total Community Center Portfolio
71.3%
 
75.1%
 
75.8%
64.1%
63.8%
               
Comparable Occupancy:
             
Comparable Mall Stores
87.9%
         
87.9%
Comparable Portfolio
92.6%
         
90.4%
               
Comparable Community Center Stores
 
80.6%
         
 
84.0%
Comparable Community Center Portfolio
 
71.3%
         
 
78.6%

(1)
Occupied space is defined as any space where a tenant is occupying the space or paying rent at the date indicated, excluding all tenants with leases having an initial term of less than one year.

(2)
We did not own Properties through our Venture until December 2005. Therefore, the 9/30/05 and 6/30/05 occupancy is the same as the wholly owned Malls.

Malls

Same mall store occupancy increased to 87.9% at June 30, 2006 from 87.3% at March 31, 2006 and is consistent with June 30, 2005. There have been improvements in occupancy for our in-line stores since a year ago, but these gains have been offset by a decline in our outparcel occupancy (which is included in our store occupancy metric). Anchor store occupancy has improved since a year ago resulting from six new anchor openings in the last year.

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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Our primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk. We use interest rate protection agreements to manage interest rate risks associated with long-term, floating rate debt. At June 30, 2006, approximately 85.9% of our debt, after giving effect to interest rate protection agreements, bore interest at fixed rates with a weighted-average maturity of 6.5 years and a weighted-average interest rate of approximately 6.32%. At December 31, 2005, approximately 82.8% of our debt, after giving effect to interest rate protection agreements, bore interest at fixed rates with a weighted-average maturity of 6.7 years, and a weighted-average interest rate of approximately 6.35%. The remainder of our debt at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, bears interest at variable rates with weighted-average interest rates of approximately 6.86% and 5.96%, respectively.

At June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the fair value of our debt (excluding our Credit Facility) was $1,333.8 million and $1,358.7 million, respectively, compared to its carrying amounts of $1,375.7 million and $1,351.5 million, respectively. Our combined future earnings, cash flows and fair values relating to financial instruments are dependent upon prevalent market rates of interest, primarily LIBOR. Based upon consolidated indebtedness and interest rates at June 30, 2006 and 2005, a 100 basis point increase in the market rates of interest would decrease future earnings and cash flows by $0.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively, for the quarter. Also, the fair value of our debt would decrease by approximately $41.2 million and $36.7 million, at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. A 100 basis point decrease in the market rates of interest would increase future earnings and cash flows by $0.5 million and $0.4 million, for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and increase the fair value of our debt by approximately $43.7 million and $39.1 million, at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively. We have entered into certain swap agreements which impact this analysis at certain LIBOR rate levels (see Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements).

Item 4.
Controls and Procedures

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported accurately and on a timely basis in the Company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC. Based on such evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in the Company’s periodic reports.

(b) Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the second fiscal quarter of 2006 that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is involved in lawsuits, claims and proceedings, which arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not presently involved in any material litigation. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” the Company makes a provision for a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.

During the 2004 fiscal year, GRT received a subpoena for documents from the SEC in connection with its investigation concerning the election by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP not to renew its engagement as the independent accountant for the Company and a related party transaction involving the Company’s City Park development project. During the 2005 fiscal year, GRT also received a subpoena for documents from the SEC in connection with its investigation of the restatement by the Company of its financial statements for the fiscal years ended 2001 through 2003. The Company has disclosed each investigation in its prior filings with the SEC. The Company is cooperating fully with each investigation.

ITEM 1A.
Risk Factors

There are no material changes to any of the risk factors as previously disclosed in Item 1A. to Part I of GRT’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

ITEM 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None

ITEM 3.
DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4.
SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

The Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on May 5, 2006. Proxies for the meeting were solicited by the Company pursuant to Regulation 14 under the Exchange Act. Two items were submitted to a vote of the shareholders.

In connection with Proposal 1 regarding the election of trustees, there was no solicitation in opposition to management's nominees as listed in the proxy statement and all of the nominees listed in the proxy statement were elected. In connection with the voting on such proposal, there were no broker non-votes. The results of the voting are as follows:

·
Votes of 25,874,584 shares were cast for the election of Herbert Glimcher as a Class III Trustee; votes of 909,423 shares were withheld.

·
Votes of 26,365,441 shares were cast for the election of Howard Gross as a Class III Trustee; votes of 418,566 shares were withheld.

In connection with Proposal 2, there was no solicitation in opposition of the ratification of the appointment of BDO Seidman, LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm as set forth in the proxy statement and such appointment was ratified. There were no broker non-votes in connection with such proposal.

Votes of 26,689,263 shares were cast for the ratification of the appointment of BDO Seidman, LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm; votes of 42,345 shares were cast against such ratification; votes of 52,398 shares abstained.

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ITEM 5.
OTHER INFORMATION

None

ITEM 6.
EXHIBITS

10.109
Form Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Glimcher Realty Trust’s 2004 Incentive Compensation Plan (Extended Vesting) (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 9, 2006).

10.110
Limited Liability Company Agreement of Kierland Crossing, LLC, dated as of May 12, 2006 (relating to the Scottsdale Venture).

10.111
Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions, dated May 12, 2006 by and between Kierland Crossing, LLC and Kierland Crossing Residential, LLC (relating to the Scottsdale Venture).

10.112
Ground Lease, dated as of May 12, 2006, by and between Sucia Scottsdale, LLC and Kierland Crossing, LLC (relating to the Scottsdale Venture).

10.113
Loan Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2006, by and between WTM Glimcher, LLC, as borrower, and Morgan Stanley Credit Corporation, as lender.

10.114
Promissory Note A1, dated May 25, 2006, issued by WTM Glimcher, LLC to the order of Morgan Stanley Credit Corporation in the principal amount of $30,000,000.

10.115
Promissory Note A2, dated May 25, 2006, issued by WTM Glimcher, LLC to the order of Morgan Stanley Credit Corporation in the principal amount of $30,000,000.

10.116
Deed of Trust and Security Agreement, dated May 25, 2006, by and between WTM Glimcher, LLC, as grantor, Chicago Title Insurance Company, as trustee, and for the benefit of Morgan Stanley Credit Corporation, as grantee.

10.117
Assignment of Leases and Rents, dated as of May 25, 2006, by and between WTM Glimcher, LLC, as assignor, and Morgan Stanley Credit Corporation, as assignee.

10.118
Guaranty, dated as of May 25, 2006, by Glimcher Properties Limited Partnership, as guarantor, to Morgan Stanley Credit Corporation.
 

31.1
Certification of the Company’s CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2
Certification of the Company’s CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1
Certification of the Company’s CEO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2
Certification of the Company’s CFO pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements 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.
 

     
  GLIMCHER REALTY TRUST
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:   /s/ Michael P. Glimcher
 
 
Michael P. Glimcher,
President, Chief Executive Officer and Trustee
(Principal Executive Officer)
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:   /s/ Mark E. Yale
 
 
Mark E. Yale,
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)

Dated: July 28, 2006
 
 
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