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    Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K

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Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 or

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Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (no fee required)
    For the transition period from             to             
    Commission File Number 1-12504

 

 

The Macerich Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization)

 

 

401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700
Santa Monica, California 90401
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

 

 

95-4448705
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 394-6000

 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

 

Title of each class
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value
Preferred Share Purchase Rights

 

 

Name of each exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange

 

 

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

 

 

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 periods that the registrant was required to file such report(s)) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes ý    No o.

 

 

Indicate by a check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to the Form 10-K.    ý

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).    Yes ý    No o

 

 

As of June 30, 2004, the aggregate market value of the 35,577,947 shares of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $1.7 billion based upon the closing price ($47.87) on the New York Stock Exchange composite tape on such date. (For this computation, the registrant has excluded the market value of all shares of its Common Stock reported as beneficially owned by executive officers and directors of the registrant and certain other shareholders; such exclusion shall not be deemed to constitute an admission that any such person is an "affiliate" of the registrant.) As of February 28, 2005, there were 59,370,133 shares of Common Stock outstanding.

 

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the proxy statement for the annual stockholders meeting to be held in 2005 are incorporated by reference into Part III.


THE MACERICH COMPANY

Annual Report on Form 10-K

For the Year Ended December 31, 2004

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No.

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Part I

 

 

1.   Business   1-15

2.   Properties   16-28

3.   Legal Proceedings   28

4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders   28


Part II

 

 

5.   Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities   29-30

6.   Selected Financial Data   31-34

7.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   35-60

7A.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   60-63

8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data   63

9.   Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure   63

9A.   Controls and Procedures   63-65

9B.   Other Information   65


Part III

 

 

10.   Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant   66

11.   Executive Compensation   66

12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholders Matters   66-67

13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions   67

14.   Principal Accountant Fees and Services   68


Part IV

 

 

15.   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules   69-142


Signatures

 

143-144


Certifications

 

164-166



Part I.


Item 1. Business

General

The Macerich Company (the "Company") is involved in the acquisition, ownership, development, redevelopment, management and leasing of regional and community shopping centers located throughout the United States. The Company is the sole general partner of, and owns a majority of the ownership interests in, The Macerich Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). As of December 31, 2004, the Operating Partnership owned or had an ownership interest in 60 regional shopping centers, 18 community shopping centers and six development/redevelopment properties aggregating approximately 62.5 million square feet of gross leasable area ("GLA"). These 84 regional, community and development shopping centers are referred to hereinafter as the "Centers", unless the context otherwise requires. The Company is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT") and conducts all of its operations through the Operating Partnership and the Company's management companies, Macerich Property Management Company, LLC, a single-member Delaware limited liability company, Macerich Management Company, a California corporation, Westcor Partners, LLC, a single member Arizona limited liability company, Macerich Westcor Management, LLC, a single member Delaware limited liability company and Westcor Partners of Colorado, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company. The three Westcor management companies are collectively referred to as the "Westcor Management Companies."

The Company was organized as a Maryland corporation in September 1993 to continue and expand the shopping center operations of Mace Siegel, Arthur M. Coppola, Dana K. Anderson and Edward C. Coppola and certain of their business associates.

All references to the Company in this Form 10-K include the Company, those entities owned or controlled by the Company and predecessors of the Company, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Recent Developments

A.    Acquisitions

On January 30, 2004, the Company, in a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company, acquired Inland Center, a 1 million square foot super-regional mall in San Bernardino, California. The total purchase price was $63.3 million and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $54.0 million fixed rate loan on the property. The balance of the Company's pro rata share of the purchase price was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

On May 11, 2004, the Company acquired an ownership interest in NorthPark Center, a 1.3 million square foot regional mall in Dallas, Texas. The Company's initial investment in the property was $30.0 million which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. In addition, the Company assumed a pro rata share of debt of $86.6 million and has committed to fund an additional $45.0 million. As of December 31, 2004, the Company's total investment in the joint venture was $49.1 million.

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On July 1, 2004, the Company acquired the Mall of Victor Valley in Victorville, California and on July 20, 2004, the Company acquired La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara, California. The Mall of Victor Valley is a 508,000 square foot regional mall and La Cumbre Plaza is a 494,000 square foot regional mall. The combined total purchase price was $151.3 million. The purchase price for the Mall of Victor Valley included the assumption of an existing fixed rate loan of $54.0 million at 5.25% maturing in March, 2008. Concurrent with the closing of La Cumbre Plaza, a $30.0 million floating rate loan was placed on the property with an initial interest rate of 2.29%. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's revolving line of credit.

On November 16, 2004, the Company acquired Fiesta Mall, a 1 million square foot super regional mall in Mesa, Arizona. The total purchase price was $135.2 million which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. On December 2, 2004, the Company placed a ten year $84.0 million fixed rate loan at 4.88% on the property.

On December 23, 2004, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wilmorite Properties, Inc. and Wilmorite Holdings L.P. ("Wilmorite"). The total purchase price will be approximately $2.33 billion, including the assumption of approximately $878 million of existing debt at an average interest rate of 6.43% and the issuance of convertible preferred units and common units totaling an estimated $320 million. Approximately $210 million of the convertible preferred units can be redeemed, subject to certain conditions, for that portion of the Wilmorite portfolio generally located in the greater Rochester area. The balance of the consideration to Wilmorite's equity holders will be paid in cash. This transaction has been approved by each company's Board of Directors, subject to customary closing conditions. A majority-in-interest of the limited partners of Wilmorite Holdings L.P. and of the stockholders of its general partner, Wilmorite Properties, Inc., have also approved this acquisition. It is currently anticipated that this transaction will be completed in April, 2005. Wilmorite's existing portfolio includes interests in 11 regional malls and two open-air community centers, with 13.4 million square feet of space located in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Kentucky and Virginia. Approximately 5 million square feet of gross leaseable area is located at three premier regional malls: Tysons Corner Center in McLean, Virginia, Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, New Jersey and Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury, Connecticut.

On December 30, 2004, the Company purchased the unaffiliated owners' 50% tenants in common interest in Paradise Village Ground Leases, Village Center, Village Crossroads, Village Fair and Paradise Village Office Park II. All of these assets are located in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $50 million which included the assumption of the unaffiliated owners' share of debt of $15.2 million. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's line of credit. Accordingly, the Company now owns 100% of these assets.

On January 11, 2005, the Company became a 15% owner in a joint venture that acquired Metrocenter, a 1.4 million square foot super-regional mall in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $160 million and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $112 million loan on the property. The Company's share of the purchase price, net of the debt, was $7.2 million which was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

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Effective January 21, 2005, the Company formed a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company. The joint venture acquired a 49% interest in Kierland Commons, a 320,000 square foot mixed use center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The joint venture's purchase price for the interest in the center was $49.0 million. The Company assumed its share of the underlying property debt and funded the remainder of its share of the purchase price by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

B.    Financing Activity

On February 18, 2004, the Company placed a $79.9 million floating rate loan on the Center at Salisbury. The loan floats at LIBOR plus 1.375% and matures February 20, 2006.

On June 30, 2004, the Company placed a new $85.0 million loan maturing in 2009 on Northridge Mall. The loan floats at LIBOR plus 2.0% for six months and then converts to a fixed rate loan at 4.94%.

On July 19, 2004, the Company placed a new $75.0 million fixed rate loan on Redmond Town Center. The new fixed rate loan bears interest at 4.81%. The proceeds were used to pay off the old $58.4 million loan and a $10.6 million loan at Washington Square. Both loans which were paid off had interest rates of 6.5%.

On July 30, 2004, the Company amended and expanded its revolving line of credit from $425.0 million to $1.0 billion and extended the maturity to July 30, 2007, plus a one year extension. The interest rate was reduced to 1.5% over LIBOR based on the Company's current leverage level.

On October 7, 2004, the Company placed an additional loan for $35.0 million at Washington Square. The loan will mature February 1, 2009 and the interest rate floats at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The proceeds from this loan paid off existing loans at Cascade Mall and Northpoint Plaza totaling $24.0 million at fixed interest rates of 6.5%.

C.    Redevelopment and Development Activity

At Queens Center, the multi-phased $275 million redevelopment and expansion had its grand opening the weekend of November 19, 2004. The project increased the size of the center from 620,000 square feet to approximately 1 million square feet.

At Washington Square in suburban Portland, the Company is proceeding with an expansion project which consists of the addition of 80,000 square feet of shop space. The expansion is underway with substantial completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2005.

In Boulder, Colorado, the Company has received final approval from the City of Boulder's Planning Board for its proposal to transform Crossroads Mall into "Twenty Ninth Street"—an open-air retail, entertainment, restaurant and office district. Macerich has reached agreement with anchors, Century Theatres, Home Depot and Wild Oats Market. Wild Oats and Century will join existing anchor Foley's which is the remaining retailer from the original mall. Twenty Ninth Street is expected to represent approximately 816,000 square feet of GLA upon completion of the project.

The development of San Tan Village progresses. The 500 acre master planned Gilbert project will unfold during several phases of development which will be driven by market and retailers' needs. Upon full

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completion, San Tan Village is expected to represent approximately 3 million square feet of retail space. Phase I, featuring a 29 acre full service power center, will open a Wal-Mart in January 2005, followed by a Sam's Club later in the year. Phase II represents an additional 308,000 square feet of gross leaseable area. Phase II is projected to open September 2005. The regional shopping center component of San Tan Village lies on 120 acres and will represent approximately 1.3 million square feet. Infrastructure improvements are underway. The entertainment district could open as early as 2006 followed by a projected Fall 2007 opening for the majority of the balance of the center.

At NorthPark Center in Dallas, Texas, the joint venture is proceeding with an expansion project which consists of the addition of Nordstrom, AMC Theatres and new specialty retail space which will increase the size of the center from 1.3 million square feet to more than 1.9 million square feet. The project is being built in phases and is being managed by the Company's joint venture partner.

D.    Dispositions

On December 16, 2004, the Company sold the Westbar property, a Phoenix area property that consisted of a collection of ground leases, a shopping center, and land for $47.5 million. The sale resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $6.8 million.

The Shopping Center Industry

General

There are several types of retail shopping centers, which are differentiated primarily based on size and marketing strategy. Regional shopping centers generally contain in excess of 400,000 square feet of GLA and are typically anchored by two or more department or large retail stores ("Anchors") and are referred to as "Regional Shopping Centers" or "Malls". Regional Shopping Centers also typically contain numerous diversified retail stores ("Mall Stores"), most of which are national or regional retailers typically located along corridors connecting the Anchors. Community Shopping Centers, also referred to as "strip centers" or "urban villages" or "specialty centers" are retail shopping centers that are designed to attract local or neighborhood customers and are typically anchored by one or more supermarkets, discount department stores and/or drug stores. Community Shopping Centers typically contain 100,000 square feet to 400,000 square feet of GLA. In addition, freestanding retail stores are located along the perimeter of the shopping centers ("Freestanding Stores"). Anchors, Mall and Freestanding Stores and other tenants typically contribute funds for the maintenance of the common areas, property taxes, insurance, advertising and other expenditures related to the operation of the shopping center.

Regional Shopping Centers

A Regional Shopping Center draws from its trade area by offering a variety of fashion merchandise, hard goods and services and entertainment, often in an enclosed, climate controlled environment with convenient parking. Regional Shopping Centers provide an array of retail shops and entertainment facilities and often serve as the town center and the preferred gathering place for community, charity, and promotional events.

Regional Shopping Centers have generally provided owners with relatively stable growth in income despite the cyclical nature of the retail business. This stability is due both to the diversity of tenants and to the typical dominance of Regional Shopping Centers in their trade areas.

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Regional Shopping Centers have different strategies with regard to price, merchandise offered and tenant mix, and are generally tailored to meet the needs of their trade areas. Anchor tenants are located along common areas in a configuration designed to maximize consumer traffic for the benefit of the Mall Stores. Mall GLA, which generally refers to gross leasable area contiguous to the Anchors for tenants other than Anchors, is leased to a wide variety of smaller retailers. Mall Stores typically account for the majority of the revenues of a Regional Shopping Center.

Business of the Company

The Company has a four-pronged business strategy which focuses on the acquisition, leasing and management, redevelopment and development of Regional Shopping Centers.

Acquisitions.    The Company focuses on well-located, quality regional shopping centers that are or can be dominant in their trade area and have strong revenue enhancement potential. The Company subsequently improves operating performance and returns from these properties through leasing, management and redevelopment. Since its initial public offering ("IPO"), the Company has acquired interests in shopping centers nationwide. The Company believes that it is geographically well positioned to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with potential sellers and financial institutions and to act quickly when acquisition opportunities arise. (See "Recent Developments—Acquisitions").

Leasing and Management.    The Company believes that the shopping center business requires specialized skills across a broad array of disciplines for effective and profitable operations. For this reason, the Company has developed a fully integrated real estate organization with in-house acquisition, accounting, development, finance, leasing, legal, marketing, property management and redevelopment expertise. In addition, the Company emphasizes a philosophy of decentralized property management, leasing and marketing performed by on-site professionals. The Company believes that this strategy results in the optimal operation, tenant mix and drawing power of each Center as well as the ability to quickly respond to changing competitive conditions of the Center's trade area.

The Company believes that on-site property managers can most effectively operate the Centers. Each Center's property manager is responsible for overseeing the operations, marketing, maintenance and security functions at the Center. Property managers focus special attention on controlling operating costs, a key element in the profitability of the Centers, and seek to develop strong relationships with and to be responsive to the needs of retailers.

Similarly, the Company generally utilizes on-site and regionally located leasing managers to better understand the market and the community in which a Center is located. Leasing managers are charged with more than the responsibility of leasing space. The Company continually assesses and fine tunes each Center's tenant mix, identifies and replaces underperforming tenants and seeks to optimize existing tenant sizes and configurations.

On a selective basis, the Company also does property management and leasing for third parties. The Company currently manages four malls for third party owners on a fee basis. In addition, the Company manages eight community centers for a related party. (See—"Item 13—Certain Relationships and Related Transactions").

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Redevelopment.    One of the major components of the Company's growth strategy is its ability to redevelop acquired properties. For this reason, the Company has built a staff of redevelopment professionals who have primary responsibility for identifying redevelopment opportunities that will result in enhanced long-term financial returns and market position for the Centers. The redevelopment professionals oversee the design and construction of the projects in addition to obtaining required governmental approvals. (See "Recent Developments—Redevelopment and Development Activity").

Development.    The Company is pursuing ground-up development projects on a selective basis. The Company believes it can supplement its strong acquisition, operations and redevelopment skills with its ground-up development expertise to further increase growth opportunities. (See "Recent Developments—Redevelopment and Development Activity").

The Centers

As of December 31, 2004, the Centers consist of 60 Regional Shopping Centers, 18 Community Shopping Centers and six development properties aggregating approximately 62.5 million square feet of GLA. The 60 Regional Shopping Centers in the Company's portfolio average approximately 942,388 square feet of GLA and range in size from 2.1 million square feet of GLA at Lakewood Mall to 323,438 square feet of GLA at Panorama Mall. The Company's 18 Community Shopping Centers have an average of 215,170 square feet of GLA. The Centers presently include 254 Anchors totaling approximately 34.2 million square feet of GLA and approximately 8,000 Mall and Freestanding Stores totaling approximately 28.3 million square feet of GLA.

Total consolidated revenues increased to $547.3 million in 2004 from $483.6 million in 2003 primarily due to the 2003 and 2004 acquisitions. Total revenues from joint ventures, at the Company's pro rata share, was $268.6 million in 2004 compared to $242.5 million in 2003. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." No Center generated more than 10% of total shopping center revenues during 2004 and 2003.

Cost of Occupancy

The Company's management believes that in order to maximize the Company's operating cash flow, the Centers' Mall Store tenants must be able to operate profitably. A major factor contributing to tenant

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profitability is cost of occupancy. The following tables summarize occupancy costs for Mall Store tenants in the Centers as a percentage of total Mall Store sales for the last three years:

 
  For the years ended December 31,

Consolidated Centers:

  2002

  2003

  2004


Minimum rents   8.6%   8.7%   8.3%
Percentage rents   0.3%   0.3%   0.4%
Expense recoveries(1)   3.6%   3.8%   3.7%

Mall tenant occupancy costs   12.5%   12.8%   12.4%

 
  For the years ended December 31,

Joint Ventures' Centers:

  2002

  2003

  2004


Minimum rents   8.1%   8.1%   7.7%
Percentage rents   0.4%   0.4%   0.5%
Expense recoveries(1)   3.2%   3.2%   3.2%

Mall tenant occupancy costs   11.7%   11.7%   11.4%

(1)
Represents real estate tax and common area maintenance charges.

Competition

There are numerous owners and developers of real estate that compete with the Company in its trade areas. There are eight other publicly traded mall companies and several large private mall companies, any of which under certain circumstances could compete against the Company for an acquisition, an Anchor or a tenant. This results in competition for both acquisition of centers and for tenants or Anchors to occupy space. The existence of competing shopping centers could have a material impact on the Company's ability to lease space and on the level of rent that can be achieved. There is also increasing competition from other retail formats and technologies, such as lifestyle centers, power centers, internet shopping and home shopping networks, factory outlet centers, discount shopping clubs and mail-order services that could adversely affect the Company's revenues.

Major Tenants

The Centers derived approximately 93.8% of their total rents for the year ended December 31, 2004 from Mall and Freestanding Stores. One tenant accounted for approximately 3.6% of minimum rents of the Company, and no other single tenant accounted for more than 3.2% as of December 31, 2004.

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The following tenants (including their subsidiaries) represent the 10 largest tenants in the Company's portfolio (including joint ventures) based upon minimum rents in place as of December 31, 2004:

Tenant

  Primary DBA's

  Number of Locations in the Portfolio

  % of Total Minimum Rents
as of
December 31, 2004


Limited Brands, Inc.   Victoria Secret/Bath and Body   172   3.6%
The Gap, Inc.   Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic   91   3.2%
Cingular Wireless, LLC   Cingular Wireless   22   2.0%
Foot Locker, Inc.   Footlocker/Lady Footlocker   136   2.0%
Luxottica Group, Inc.   Lenscrafters/Sunglass Hut   166   1.6%
Sun Capital Partners, Inc.   Anchor Blue, Mervyn's, Musicland   97   1.6%
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.   J.C. Penney   41   1.3%
Zale Corporation   Zales   92   1.2%
Abercrombie & Fitch   Abercrombie & Fitch   30   0.9%
Federated Department Stores   Macy's/Federated   29   0.8%

(1)
Includes Cingular Wireless office headquarters located at Redmond Town Center.

Mall and Freestanding Stores

Mall and Freestanding Store leases generally provide for tenants to pay rent comprised of a fixed base (or "minimum") rent and a percentage rent based on sales. In some cases, tenants pay only a fixed minimum rent, and in some cases, tenants pay only percentage rents. Historically, most leases for Mall and Freestanding Stores contain provisions that allow the Centers to recover their costs for maintenance of the common areas, property taxes, insurance, advertising and other expenditures related to the operations of the Center. Recently, the Company began entering into leases requiring tenants to pay a stated amount for such operating expenses, generally excluding property taxes, regardless of the expenses the Company actually incurs at any center.

The Company uses tenant spaces of 10,000 square feet and under for comparing rental rate activity. Tenant space of 10,000 square feet and under in the portfolio at December 31, 2004 comprises 69.4% of all Mall and Freestanding Store space. The Company believes that to include space over 10,000 square feet would provide a less meaningful comparison.

When an existing lease expires, the Company is often able to enter into a new lease with a higher base rent component. The average base rent for new Mall and Freestanding Store leases at the consolidated Centers, 10,000 square feet and under, commencing during 2004 was $35.31 per square foot, or 22% higher than the average base rent for all Mall and Freestanding Stores at the consolidated Centers, 10,000 square feet and under, expiring during 2004 of $28.84 per square foot.

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The following tables set forth for the Centers the average base rent per square foot of Mall and Freestanding GLA, for tenants 10,000 square feet and under, as of December 31 for each of the past three years on a prorata basis:

Consolidated Centers:

December 31,

  Average Base
Rent Per Square Foot(1)

  Average Base
Rent Per Sq. Ft. on Leases Commencing During the Year(2)

  Average Base
Rent Per Sq. Ft. on Leases Expiring During the Year(3)


2002   $30.90   $40.80   $27.64
2003   $31.71   $36.77   $29.93
2004   $32.60   $35.31   $28.84

Joint Ventures' Centers:

December 31,

  Average Base
Rent Per Square Foot(1)

  Average Base
Rent Per Sq. Ft. on Leases Commencing During the Year(2)

  Average Base
Rent Per Sq. Ft. on Leases Expiring During the Year(3)


2002   $30.34   $36.43   $25.90
2003   $31.29   $37.00   $27.83
2004   $33.39   $36.86   $29.32

(1)
Average base rent per square foot is based on Mall and Freestanding Store GLA for spaces 10,000 square feet and under occupied as of December 31 for each of the Centers owned by the Company in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

(2)
The average base rent on lease signings commencing during the year represents the actual rent to be paid on a per square foot basis during the first twelve months. Additionally, lease signings for the expansion area of Queens Center and La Encantada are excluded.

(3)
The average base rent per square foot on leases expiring during the year represents the final year minimum rent, on a cash basis, for all tenant leases 10,000 square feet and under expiring during the year.

Bankruptcy and/or Closure of Retail Stores

A decision by an Anchor or a significant tenant to cease operations at a Center could have an adverse effect on the Company's financial condition. The bankruptcy and/or closure of an Anchor, or its sale to a less desirable retailer, could adversely affect customer traffic in a Center and thereby reduce the income generated by that Center or otherwise adversely affect the Company's financial position. Furthermore, the closing of an Anchor could, under certain circumstances, allow certain other Anchors or other tenants to terminate their leases or cease operating their stores at the Center or otherwise adversely affect occupancy at the Center. In addition, mergers, acquisitions, consolidations or dispositions in the retail industry could result in the loss of

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Anchors or tenants at one or more Centers. Certain Anchors or tenants recently have announced pending mergers or have been acquired by another entity. Although such transactions may result in the subsequent closure of some of their stores at the Centers, the Company does not believe that any such closures will have a material adverse impact on its operations. See "—Anchor Table."

Retail stores at the Centers other than Anchors may also seek the protection of the bankruptcy laws and/or close stores, which could result in the termination of such tenants' leases and thus cause a reduction in the cash flow generated by the Centers. Although no single retailer accounts for greater than 3.6% of total minimum rents, the bankruptcy and/or closure of stores could result in decreased occupancy levels, reduced rental income or otherwise adversely impact the Centers. Although certain tenants have filed for bankruptcy, the Company does not believe such filings and any subsequent closures of their stores will have a material adverse impact on its operations.

Lease Expirations

The following tables show scheduled lease expirations (for Centers owned as of December 31, 2004 of Mall and Freestanding Stores 10,000 square feet and under for the next ten years, assuming that none of the tenants exercise renewal options:

Consolidated Centers:
Year Ending
December 31,

  Number of
Leases
Expiring

  Approximate
GLA of
Expiring Leases(1)

  Leased GLA
Represented by
Expiring Leases(2)

  Base Rent per
Square Foot of
Expiring Leases(1)


2005   453   942,773   13.37%   $30.71
2006   365   821,544   11.65%   $29.94
2007   341   747,748   10.60%   $30.96
2008   311   623,795   8.84%   $35.56
2009   291   618,037   8.76%   $34.02
2010   332   725,209   10.28%   $38.50
2011   345   904,248   12.82%   $37.65
2012   229   636,254   9.02%   $32.98
2013   133   313,127   4.44%   $36.35
2014   164   397,469   5.64%   $36.90

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Joint Ventures' (at Company's
pro rata share) Centers:
Year Ending
December 31,

  Number of
Leases
Expiring

  Approximate
GLA of
Expiring Leases(1)

  Leased GLA
Represented by
Expiring Leases(2)

  Base Rent per
Square Foot of
Expiring Leases(1)


2005   380   420,730   12.47%   $30.18
2006   352   410,583   12.17%   $31.08
2007   337   382,164   11.33%   $32.06
2008   342   384,538   11.40%   $33.26
2009   312   376,570   11.16%   $33.42
2010   257   269,614   7.99%   $38.04
2011   245   309,119   9.16%   $39.39
2012   189   216,744   6.42%   $39.66
2013   179   209,502   6.21%   $40.17
2014   173   230,097   6.82%   $36.60

(1)
Currently, 52% of leases have provisions for future consumer price index increases which are not reflected in ending lease rent.

(2)
For leases 10,000 square feet and under. Leases for the expansion area of Queens Center and La Encantada are excluded.

Anchors

Anchors have traditionally been a major factor in the public's identification with Regional Shopping Centers. Anchors are generally department stores whose merchandise appeals to a broad range of shoppers. Although the Centers receive a smaller percentage of their operating income from Anchors than from Mall and Freestanding Stores, strong Anchors play an important part in maintaining customer traffic and making the Centers desirable locations for Mall and Freestanding Store tenants.

Anchors either own their stores, the land under them and in some cases adjacent parking areas, or enter into long-term leases with an owner at rates that are lower than the rents charged to tenants of Mall and Freestanding Stores. Each Anchor, which owns its own store, and certain Anchors which lease their stores, enter into reciprocal easement agreements with the owner of the Center covering among other things, operational matters, initial construction and future expansion.

Anchors accounted for approximately 6.2% of the Company's total rent for the year ended December 31, 2004.

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The following table identifies each Anchor, each parent company that owns multiple Anchors and the number of square feet owned or leased by each such Anchor or parent company in the Company's portfolio at December 31, 2004:

Name

  Number of
Anchor Stores

  GLA
Owned by
Anchor

  GLA
Leased by
Anchor

  Total GLA
Occupied
By Anchor


Sears(1)   42   3,559,952   1,979,768   5,539,720
J.C. Penney   41   1,736,595   3,705,296   5,441,891
May Department Stores Co.(2)                
  Robinsons-May   16   2,011,033   919,491   2,930,524
  Foley's   6   1,155,316     1,155,316
  Hecht's   2   140,000   143,426   283,426
  Marshall Field's   2   115,193   100,790   215,983
  Meier & Frank   2   242,505   200,000   442,505
  Famous-Barr   1   180,000     180,000
  Lord and Taylor(3)   1     120,000   120,000

    Total   30   3,844,047   1,483,707   5,327,754
Dillard's   28   3,287,485   1,117,745   4,405,230
Federated Department Stores(2)                
  Macy's   28   2,932,190   1,363,651   4,295,841
Sun Capital Partners, Inc.(4)                
  Mervyn's   19   888,611   627,412   1,516,023
Target(5)   12   774,370   651,675   1,426,045
Nordstrom   8   535,773   728,369   1,264,142
Saks, Inc.                
  Younkers   6     609,177   609,177
  Herberger's   5   269,969   202,778   472,747
  Saks Fifth Avenue   1     92,000   92,000

    Total   12   269,969   903,955   1,173,924
Gottschalks   8   332,638   608,772   941,410
Wal-Mart(6)   2   372,000     372,000
Neiman Marcus   2     321,450   321,450
Boscov's   2     314,717   314,717
Steve & Barry's University Sportswear   2   148,750   157,000   305,750
Burlington Coat Factory   3   186,570   100,709   287,279
Von Maur   3   186,686   59,563   246,249
Home Depot (Expo Design Center)   2     234,404   234,404
Belk   2     149,685   149,685
Lowe's   1   135,197     135,197
Best Buy   2   129,441     129,441
Kohl's   1     114,359   114,359
Dick's Sporting Goods   1     97,241   97,241
Gordmans   1     60,000   60,000
Peebles   1     42,090   42,090
Beall's   1     40,000   40,000

    Total   254   19,320,274   14,861,568   34,181,842

(1)
On November 17, 2004, Kmart Holding Corporation and Sears, Roebuck and Co. signed a merger agreement that will combine Sears and Kmart into a new retail company named Sears Holding Corporation. The merger is expected to close at the end of March 2005. See "—Bankruptcy and/or Closure of Retail Stores."

(2)
Federated Department Stores, Inc. and The May Department Stores Company announced on February 28, 2005 that they have agreed to merge with Federated becoming the surviving company. The merger is expected to close in the third quarter of 2005. See "—Bankruptcy and/or Closure of Retail Stores."

(3)
Lord and Taylor closed their FlatIron Crossing store in January 2005.

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(4)
Mervyn's was acquired by an investor group, including Sun Capital Partners, Inc. on September 2, 2004.

(5)
Target is scheduled to open at Valley Mall in Summer 2005.

(6)
Wal-Mart opened at San Tan Village in January 2005.

Environmental Matters

Under various federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or prior owner or operator of real estate may be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of certain hazardous or toxic substances on, under or in such property. Such laws often impose liability whether or not the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous or toxic substances. The costs of investigation, removal or remediation of such substances may be substantial, and the presence of such substances, or the failure to properly remediate such substances, may adversely affect the owner's or operator's ability to sell or rent such property or to borrow using such property as collateral. Persons or entities who arrange for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances may also be liable for the costs of removal or remediation of a release of such substances at a disposal or treatment facility, whether or not such facility is owned or operated by such person or entity. Certain environmental laws impose liability for release of asbestos-containing materials ("ACMs") into the air and third parties may seek recovery from owners or operators of real properties for personal injury associated with exposure to ACMs. In connection with the ownership (direct or indirect), operation, management, development and redevelopment of real properties, the Company may be considered an owner or operator of such properties or as having arranged for the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances and therefore potentially liable for removal or remediation costs, as well as certain other related costs, including governmental fines and injuries to persons and property.

Each of the Centers has been subjected to a Phase I audit (which involves review of publicly available information and general property inspections, but does not involve soil sampling or ground water analysis) completed by an environmental consultant.

Based on these audits, and on other information, the Company is aware of the following environmental issues that may reasonably result in costs associated with future investigation or remediation, or in environmental liability:

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PCE has been detected in soil and groundwater in the vicinity of a dry cleaning establishment at North Valley Plaza, formerly owned by a joint venture of which the Company was a 50% member. The property was sold on December 18, 1997. The California Department of Toxic Substances Control ("DTSC") advised the Company in 1995 that very low levels of Dichloroethylene ("1,2 DCE"), a degradation byproduct of PCE, had been detected in a municipal water well located 1/4 mile west of the dry cleaners, and that the dry cleaning facility may have contributed to the introduction of 1,2 DCE into the water well. According to the DTSC, the maximum contaminant level ("MCL") for 1,2 DCE which is permitted in drinking water is 6 parts per billion ("ppb"). The 1,2 DCE was detected in the water well at a concentration of 1.2 ppb, which is below the MCL. The Company has retained an environmental consultant and has initiated extensive testing of the site. The joint venture agreed (between itself and the buyer) that it would be responsible for continuing to pursue the investigation and remediation of impacted soil and groundwater resulting from releases of PCE from the former dry cleaner. A total of $97,603 and $77,803 have already been incurred by the joint venture for remediation, professional and legal fees for the years ending December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The Company has been sharing costs with former owners of the property. An additional $83,715 remains reserved at December 31, 2004.

The Company acquired Fresno Fashion Fair in December 1996. Asbestos was detected in structural fireproofing throughout much of the Center. Testing data conducted by professional environmental consulting firms indicates that the fireproofing is largely inaccessible to building occupants and is well adhered to the structural members. Additionally, airborne concentrations of asbestos were well within OSHA's permissible exposure limit of .1 fcc. The accounting at acquisition included a reserve of $3.3 million to cover future removal of this asbestos, as necessary. The Center was recently renovated and a substantial amount of the asbestos was removed. The Company incurred $121,565 and $1,622,269 in remediation costs for the years ending December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. An additional $618,518 remains reserved at December 31, 2004.

Insurance

The Centers have comprehensive liability, fire, flood, terrorism, extended coverage and rental loss insurance. The Company or the joint venture owner, as applicable, also currently carries earthquake insurance covering the Centers located in California. Such policies are subject to a deductible equal to 5% of the total insured value of each Center, a $100,000 per occurrence minimum and a combined annual aggregate loss limit of $200 million on the Centers located in California. While the Company or the relevant joint venture also carries terrorism insurance on the Centers, the policies are subject to a $10,000 deductible and a combined annual aggregate loss limit of $400 million for both certified and non-certified acts of terrorism. Management believes that such insurance policies have specifications and insured limits customarily carried for similar

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properties. See—"Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Uninsured Losses."

Qualification as a Real Estate Investment Trust

The Company elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), commencing with its first taxable year ended December 31, 1994, and intends to conduct its operations so as to continue to qualify as a REIT under the Code. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to federal and state income taxes on its net taxable income that it currently distributes to stockholders. Qualification and taxation as a REIT depends on the Company's ability to meet certain dividend distribution tests, share ownership requirements and various qualification tests prescribed in the Code.

Employees

As of December 31, 2004, the Company and the management companies employ 2,148 persons, including eight executive officers, personnel in the areas of acquisitions and business development (5), property management (872), leasing (102), redevelopment/development (54), financial services (155) and legal affairs (36). In addition, in an effort to minimize operating costs, the Company generally maintains its own security staff (895) and in some cases a maintenance staff (21). The Company primarily engages a third party to handle maintenance at the Centers. Unions represent 29 of these employees. The Company believes that relations with its employees are good.

Available Information; Website Disclosure; Corporate Governance Documents

The Company's corporate website address is www.macerich.com. The Company makes available free of charge through this website its reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and all amendments thereto, as soon as reasonably practicable after the reports have been filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. These reports are available under the heading "Investing—SEC Filings," through a free hyperlink to a third-party service.

The following documents relating to Corporate Governance are available on the Company's website at www.macerich.com under "Corporate Governance":

You may also request copies of any of these documents by writing to:

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Item 2. Properties

Company's Ownership

  Name of Center/ Location(1)

  Year of Original Construction/ Acquisition

  Year of Most Recent Expansion/ Renovation

  Total GLA(2)

  Mall and Freestanding GLA

  Percentage of Mall and Freestanding GLA Leased

  Anchors

  Sales Per Square Foot(3)



WHOLLY OWNED:
100%   Capitola Mall(4) Capitola, California   1977/1995   1988   586,588   196,871   94.3%   Gottschalks, Macy's, Mervyn's, Sears   $329
100%   Chandler Fashion Center
Chandler, Arizona
  2001/2002     1,322,359   637,199   98.0%   Dillard's, Robinsons-May, Nordstrom, Sears   458
100%   Chesterfield Towne Center
Richmond, Virginia
  1975/1994   2000   1,033,878   423,489   93.0%   Dillard's (two)(5), Hecht's, Sears, J.C. Penney   316
100%   Citadel, The Colorado Springs, Colorado   1972/1997   1995   995,352   400,012   87.3%   Dillard's, Foley's, J.C. Penney, Mervyn's   316
100%   Crossroads Mall Oklahoma City, Oklahoma   1974/1994   1991   1,267,582   551,325   83.1%   Dillard's, Foley's, J.C. Penney, Steve & Barry's University Sportswear(6)   246
100%   Fiesta Mall
Mesa, Arizona
  1979/2004   1999   1,035,806   312,250   90.1%   Dillard's, Macy's, Robinsons-May, Sears   356
100%   Flagstaff Mall Flagstaff, Arizona   1979/2002   1986   353,951   149,939   100.0%   Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Sears   306
100%   FlatIron Crossing Broomfield, Colorado   2000/2002     1,541,339   777,598   98.4%   Dillard's, Foley's, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor(7), Dick's Sporting Goods   396
100%   Fresno Fashion Fair Fresno, California   1970/1996   2003   874,058   313,177   100.0%   Gottschalks, J.C. Penney, Macy's (two)   489
100%   Greeley Mall Greeley, Colorado   1973/1986   2003   555,186   285,282   94.5%   Dillard's (two), J.C. Penney, Sears   255
100%   Green Tree Mall Clarksville, Indiana   1968/1975   2004 ongoing   811,266   307,270   84.0%   Dillard's(8), J.C. Penney, Sears, Target   372
100%   Holiday Village Mall(4)
Great Falls, Montana
  1959/1979   1992   496,372   273,647   69.0%   Herberger's, J.C. Penney, Sears   234
100%   La Cumbre Plaza(4) Santa Barbara, California   1967/2004   2003   494,535   177,535   94.8%   Robinsons-May, Sears   382
100%   Northgate Mall
San Rafael, California
  1964/1986   1987   741,219   270,888   90.1%   Macy's, Mervyn's, Sears   355
100%   Northridge Mall Salinas, California   1972/2003   2002   863,832   326,852   95.5%   J.C. Penney, Macy's, Mervyn's, Sears   372
100%   Northwest Arkansas Mall
Fayetteville, Arkansas
  1972/1998   1997   822,126   308,456   93.1%   Dillard's (two), J.C. Penney, Sears   344
100%   Pacific View Ventura, California   1965/1996   2000   1,045,013   411,199   98.6%   J.C. Penney, Macy's, Robinsons-May, Sears   385
100%   Panorama Mall Panorama, California   1955/1979   1980   323,438   158,438   100.0%   Wal-Mart   334
100%   Paradise Valley Mall Phoenix, Arizona   1979/2002   1998   1,220,236   414,808   96.3%   Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Macy's, Robinsons-May, Sears   347
                                 

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100%   Prescott Gateway Prescott, Arizona   2002/2002   2004   585,434   341,246   81.6%   Dillard's, Sears, J.C. Penney   $231
100%   Queens Center(4) Queens, New York   1973/1995   2004   963,041   408,274   95.6%   J.C. Penney, Macy's   799
100%   Rimrock Mall Billings, Montana   1978/1996   1999   595,643   295,768   91.7%   Dillard's (two), Herberger's, J.C. Penney   329
100%   Salisbury, Centre at Salisbury, Maryland   1990/1995   1990   773,922   276,506   93.7%   Boscov's, J.C. Penney, Hecht's, Sears   366
100%   Somersville Towne Center
Antioch, California
  1966/1986   2004   501,505   173,283   93.3%   Sears, Gottschalks, Mervyn's, Macy's(9)   351
100%   South Plains Mall Lubbock, Texas   1972/1998   1995   1,143,706   401,919   90.2%   Beall's, Dillard's (two), J.C. Penney, Meryvn's, Sears   332
100%   South Towne Center Sandy, Utah   1987/1997   1997   1,268,705   492,193   91.2%   Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Mervyn's, Target, Meier & Frank   355
100%   The Oaks
Thousand Oaks, California
  1978/2002   1993   1,067,422   341,347   93.6%   J.C. Penney, Macy's (two), Robinsons-May (two)   507
100%   Valley View Center Dallas, Texas   1973/1997   2004   1,647,422   589,525   90.7%   Dillard's, Foley's, J.C. Penney, Sears   288
100%   Victor Valley,
Mall of
Victorville, California
  1986/2004   2001   508,295   234,446   97.5%   Gottschalks, J.C. Penney, Mervyn's, Sears   403
100%   Vintage Faire Mall Modesto, California   1977/1996   2001   1,083,313   383,394   97.4%   Gottschalks, J.C. Penney, Macy's (two), Sears   461
100%   Westside Pavilion Los Angeles, California   1985/1998   2000   666,978   308,850   95.3%   Nordstrom, Robinsons-May   430

    Total/Average Wholly Owned   27,189,522   10,942,986   92.6%       $368


JOINT VENTURES (VARIOUS PARTNERS):
33%   Arrowhead Towne Center
Glendale, Arizona
  1993/2002   2004   1,129,540   391,126   96.6%   Dillard's, Robinsons-May, J.C. Penney, Sears, Mervyn's   $465
50%   Biltmore Fashion Park
Phoenix, Arizona
  1963/2003   1993   608,976   303,976   95.9%   Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue   576
50%   Broadway Plaza(4) Walnut Creek, California   1951/1985   1994   698,108   252,611   98.9%   Macy's (two), Nordstrom   711
50.1%   Corte Madera, Village at
Corte Madera, California
  1985/1998   1994   433,443   215,443   98.0%   Macy's, Nordstrom   613
50%   Desert Sky Mall Phoenix, Arizona   1981/2002   1993   896,789   302,200   83.2%   Sears, Dillard's, Burlington Coat Factory, Mervyn's, Steve & Barry's University Sportswear(6)   278
50%   Inland Center(4) San Bernardino, California   1966/2004   2004   1,032,822   249,148   81.6%   Macy's, Robinsons-May, Sears, Gottschalks   486
50%   NorthPark Center(4)
Dallas, Texas
  1965/2004   2004 ongoing   1,264,219   493,297   86.7%   Dillard's, Foley's, Neiman Marcus   665
                                 

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50%   Scottsdale Fashion Square(10) Scottsdale, Arizona   1961/2002   2003   2,052,148   850,729   90.6%   Dillard's, Robinsons-May, Macy's, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus   $589
33%   Superstition Springs Center(4)
Mesa, Arizona
  1990/2002   2002   1,268,246   421,707   92.5%   Burlington Coat Factory, Dillard's, Robinsons-May, J.C. Penney, Sears, Mervyn's, Best Buy   387
19%   West Acres
Fargo, North Dakota
  1972/1986   2001   950,206   397,651   99.2%   Marshall Field's, Herberger's, J.C. Penney, Sears   403

    Total/Average Joint Ventures (Various Partners)   10,334,497   3,877,888   92.0%       $519


PACIFIC PREMIER RETAIL TRUST PROPERTIES:
51%   Cascade Mall Burlington, Washington   1989/1999   1998   588,069   263,833   91.8%   Macy's (two), J.C. Penney, Sears, Target   $348
51%   Kitsap Mall(4) Silverdale, Washington   1985/1999   1997   845,606   335,623   95.2%   Macy's, J.C. Penney, Gottschalks, Mervyn's, Sears   411
51%   Lakewood Mall Lakewood, California   1953/1975   2001   2,093,006   985,022   97.1%   Home Depot, Target, J.C. Penney, Macy's, Mervyn's, Robinsons-May   393
51%   Los Cerritos Center Cerritos, California   1971/1999   1998   1,288,245   486,964   97.4%   Macy's, Mervyn's, Nordstrom, Robinsons-May, Sears   473
51%   Redmond Town Center(4)(10) Redmond, Washington   1997/1999   2004   1,286,010   1,176,010   97.3%   Macy's   357
51%   Stonewood Mall(4) Downey, California   1953/1997   1991   930,086   359,339   97.3%   J.C. Penney, Mervyn's, Robinsons-May, Sears   409
51%   Washington Square Portland, Oregon   1974/1999   2004 ongoing   1,380,358   446,022   98.8%   J.C. Penney, Meier & Frank, Mervyn's, Nordstrom, Sears   605

    Total/Average Pacific Premier Retail Trust Properties   8,411,380   4,052,813   96.9%       $437


SDG MACERICH PROPERTIES, L.P. PROPERTIES:
50%   Eastland Mall(4) Evansville, Indiana   1978/1998   1996   1,030,739   541,595   95.9%   Famous-Barr, J.C. Penney, Macy's   $372
50%   Empire Mall(4) Sioux Falls, South Dakota   1975/1998   2000   1,338,774   593,252   95.0%   Marshall Field's, J.C. Penney, Gordmans, Kohl's, Sears, Target, Younkers   382
50%   Granite Run Mall Media, Pennsylvania   1974/1998   1993   1,047,058   546,249   94.0%   Boscov's, J.C. Penney, Sears   288
50%   Lake Square Mall Leesburg, Florida   1980/1998   1995   560,814   264,777   85.2%   Belk, J.C. Penney, Sears, Target   286
50%   Lindale Mall
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  1963/1998   1997   688,015   382,452   90.4%   Sears, Von Maur, Younkers   306
                                 

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50%   Mesa Mall
Grand Junction, Colorado
  1980/1998   2003   836,620   410,803   90.9%   Herberger's, J.C. Penney, Mervyn's, Sears, Target   $330
50%   NorthPark Mall Davenport, Iowa   1973/1998   2001   1,076,751   425,218   85.5%   J.C. Penney, Dillard's, Sears, Von Maur, Younkers   252
50%   Rushmore Mall Rapid City, South Dakota   1978/1998   1992   837,766   433,106   93.4%   Herberger's, J.C. Penney, Sears, Target   347
50%   Southern Hills Mall Sioux City, Iowa   1980/1998   2003   795,974   482,397   86.9%   Sears, Younkers, J.C. Penney(11)   321
50%   SouthPark Mall Moline, Illinois   1974/1998   1990   1,025,935   447,879   85.5%   J.C. Penney, Sears, Younkers, Von Maur, Dillard's(12)   214
50%   SouthRidge Mall Des Moines, Iowa   1975/1998   1998   882,012   493,260   77.7%   Sears, Younkers, J.C. Penney, Target   198
50%   Valley Mall Harrisonburg, Virginia   1978/1998   1992   487,429   179,631   89.6%   Belk, J.C. Penney, Peebles, Target (13)   278

    Total/Average SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. Properties   10,607,887   5,200,619   89.5%       $302

    Total/Average Joint Ventures   29,353,764   13,131,320   92.5%       $414

    Total/Average before Community/Specialty Centers   56,543,286   24,074,306   92.6%       $391


COMMUNITY/SPECIALTY CENTERS:
100%   Borgata
Scottsdale, Arizona
  1981/2002     88,739   88,739   79.5%     $389
75%   Camelback Colonnade Phoenix, Arizona   1961/2002   1994   620,987   540,987   82.7%   Mervyn's   287
100%   Carmel Plaza Carmel, California   1974/1998   1993   115,616   115,616   92.1%     418
50%   Chandler Blvd. Shops
Chandler, Arizona
  2001/2002   2004   173,838   173,838   97.6%     378
50%   Chandler Festival Chandler, Arizona   2001/2002     503,735   368,538   98.3%   Lowe's   278
50%   Chandler Gateway Chandler, Arizona   2001/2002     256,889   125,838   94.8%   The Great Indoors   388
50%   Chandler Village Center
Chandler, Arizona
  2004/2002   2004 ongoing   238,255   95,122   100.0%   Target   N/A
100%   Great Falls Marketplace
Great Falls, Montana
  1997/1997     215,024   215,024   98.1%     160
50%   Hilton Village(4)(10) Scottsdale, Arizona   1982/2002     96,640   96,640   87.0%     463
100%   Paradise Village Office Park II(10)(14) Phoenix, Arizona   1982/2002     47,463   47,463   80.4%     N/A
50%   Promenade
Sun City, Arizona
  1983/2002     70,179   70,179   70.2%     236
46%   Scottsdale 101(4) Phoenix, Arizona   2002/2002   2004 ongoing   568,538   467,163   96.0%   Expo Design Center   205
100%   Village Center(14) Phoenix, Arizona   1985/2002     170,801   59,055   90.4%   Target   290
                                 

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100%   Village Crossroads(14) Phoenix, Arizona   1993/2002     187,336   86,627   75.8%   Burlington Coat Factory   $363
100%   Village Fair(14) Phoenix, Arizona   1989/2002     271,417   207,817   94.6%   Best Buy   213
100%   Village Plaza Phoenix, Arizona   1978/2002     79,810   79,810   97.2%     266
100%   Village Square I Phoenix, Arizona   1978/2002     21,606   21,606   93.7%     180
100%   Village Square II Phoenix, Arizona   1978/2002     146,193   70,393   100.0%   Mervyn's   184

    Total/Average Community/Specialty Centers   3,873,066   2,930,455   91.6%       $313

    Total before major development and redevelopment properties and other assets   60,416,352   27,004,761   92.5%       $387


MAJOR DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES:
100%   La Encantada Tucson, Arizona   2002/2002   2004 ongoing   254,967   254,967   (15)     N/A
100%   Park Lane Mall(4) Reno, Nevada   1967/1978   1998   369,922   240,202   (15)   Gottschalks   N/A
37.5%   San Tan Village(16) Gilbert, Arizona   2004/2004   2004 ongoing   421,669   214,669   (15)   Wal-Mart   N/A
100%   Santa Monica Place Santa Monica, California   1980/1999   1990   560,685   277,435   (15)   Macy's, Robinsons-May   N/A
100%   Twenty-Ninth Street(4)
Boulder, Colorado
  1963/1979   2004 ongoing   175,601   25,320   (15)   Foley's   N/A
100%   Westside Pavilion Adjacent Los Angeles, California   1985/1998   2004 ongoing   90,982   90,982   (15)                   N/A

    Total Major Development and Redevelopment Properties       1,873,826   1,103,575            


OTHER ASSETS:
100%   Paradise Village ground leases(14) Phoenix, Arizona   — /2002       169,490   169,490   100%     N/A

    Total Other Assets       169,490   169,490           100%

    Grand Total at December 31, 2004       62,459,668   28,277,826            
(1)
With respect to 67 Centers, the underlying land controlled by the Company is owned in fee entirely by the Company, or, in the case of jointly-owned Centers, by the joint venture property partnership or limited liability company. With respect to the remaining Centers, the underlying land controlled by the Company is owned by third parties and leased to the Company, the property partnership or the limited liability company pursuant to long-term ground leases. Under the terms of a typical ground lease, the Company, the property partnership or the limited liability company pays rent for the use of the land and is generally responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the building and improvements. In some cases, the Company, the property partnership or the limited liability company has an option or right of first refusal to purchase the land. The termination dates of the ground leases range from 2013 to 2132.

(2)
Includes GLA attributable to Anchors (whether owned or non-owned) and Mall and Freestanding Stores as of December 31, 2004.

(3)
Sales are based on reports by retailers leasing Mall and Freestanding Stores for the twelve months ending December 31, 2004 for tenants which have occupied such stores for a minimum of 12 months. Sales per square foot are based on tenants 10,000 square feet and under, excluding theaters.

(4)
Portions of the land on which the Center is situated are subject to one or more ground leases.

(5)
Dillard's consolidated their two anchors stores into one in February 2005.

(6)
Steve & Barry's University Sportswear opened at Desert Sky in August 2004 and at Crossroads Oklahoma in November 2004.

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(7)
Lord & Taylor closed their 120,000 square foot store in January 2005.

(8)
Dillard's is scheduled to complete a 58,000 square foot expansion in March 2005.

(9)
Federated Department Stores opened a new 107,000 square foot Macy's store in July 2004.

(10)
The office portion of this mixed-use development does not have retail sales.

(11)
J.C. Penney opened a new 100,000 square foot store in August 2004.

(12)
Dillard's opened a new 128,000 square foot store in October 2004.

(13)
Target is scheduled to open a new 116,000 square foot store in Summer 2005.

(14)
On December 31, 2004, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's 50% interest in these Centers.

(15)
Tenant spaces have been intentionally held off the market and remain vacant because of major development or redevelopment plans. As a result, the Company believes the percentage of mall and freestanding GLA leased and the sales per square foot at these major redevelopment properties is not meaningful data.

(16)
Wal-Mart opened in January 2005.

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Mortgage Debt

The following table sets forth certain information regarding the mortgages encumbering the Centers, including those Centers in which the Company has less than a 100% interest. The information set forth below is as of December 31, 2004.

Property Pledged as Collateral

  Fixed or Floating

  Annual Interest Rate

  12-31-04 Balance (000's) (A)

  Annual Debt Service (000's)

  Maturity Date

  Balance Due on Maturity (000's)

  Earliest Date on which all Notes Can Be Defeased or Be Prepaid


Consolidated Centers:
Borgata   Fixed   5.39%   $15,941   $1,380   10/11/2007   $14,352   Any Time
Capitola Mall   Fixed   7.13%   44,038   4,558   5/15/2011   32,724   Any Time
Carmel Plaza   Fixed   8.18%   27,426   2,421   5/1/2009   25,642   Any Time
Chandler Fashion Center   Fixed   5.48%   178,646   12,516   11/1/2012   152,097   11/1/2005
Chesterfield Towne Center(1)   Fixed   9.07%   59,696   6,580   1/1/2024   1,087   1/1/2006
Citadel   Fixed   7.20%   65,911   6,648   1/1/2008   59,962   Any Time
Fiesta Mall(2)   Fixed   4.88%   84,000   4,231   1/1/2015   84,000   12/2/2007
Flagstaff Mall   Fixed   5.39%   13,668   1,452   1/1/2006   12,894   Any Time
FlatIron Crossing   Fixed   5.23%   197,170   13,224   12/1/2013   164,187   11/1/2005
Fresno Fashion Fair   Fixed   6.52%   66,415   5,244   8/10/2008   62,890   Any Time
Greeley Mall   Fixed   6.18%   29,382   2,359   9/1/2013   23,446   8/31/2006
La Cumbre Plaza(3)   Floating   3.28%   30,000   984   8/9/2007   30,000   Any Time
La Encantada(4)   Floating   4.03%   42,648   1,719   12/1/2005   42,648   Any Time
Northridge Mall(5)   Fixed   4.84%   85,000   5,438   7/1/2009   78,769   Any Time
Northwest Arkansas Mall   Fixed   7.33%   55,937   5,209   1/10/2009   49,304   Any Time
Pacific View   Fixed   7.16%   92,703   7,779   8/31/2011   83,046   Any Time
Panorama Mall(6)   Floating   3.15%   32,250   1,016   12/31/2005   32,250   Any Time
Paradise Valley Mall   Fixed   5.89%   23,870   2,196   5/1/2009   19,863   Any Time
Paradise Valley Mall   Fixed   5.39%   78,797   6,072   1/1/2007   74,889   Any Time
Paradise Village Ground Leases   Fixed   5.39%   7,463   670   3/1/2006   7,134   Any Time
Prescott Gateway(7)   Floating   3.63%   35,280   1,281   7/31/2007   35,280   1/31/2005
Queens Center   Fixed   6.88%   94,792   7,595   3/1/2009   88,651   Any Time
Queens Center(8)   Floating   4.78%   195,487   9,344   3/1/2013   195,487   2/19/2008
Rimrock Mall   Fixed   7.45%   44,571   3,841   10/1/2011   40,025   Any Time
Salisbury, Center at(9)   Floating   2.75%   79,875   2,196   2/20/2006   79,875   Any Time
Santa Monica Place   Fixed   7.70%   81,958   7,272   11/1/2010   75,439   Any Time
Scottsdale 101/Associates(10)   Floating   4.14%   38,056   1,575   5/1/2006   38,056   Any Time
South Plains Mall   Fixed   8.22%   61,377   5,448   3/1/2009   57,557   Any Time
South Towne Center   Fixed   6.61%   64,000   4,289   10/10/2008   64,000   Any Time
The Oaks(11)   Floating   2.64%   108,000   2,851   7/1/2005   108,000   Any Time
Valley View Mall   Fixed   7.89%   51,000   4,080   10/10/2006   51,000   Any Time
Victor Valley, Mall of   Fixed   4.60%   54,729   3,645   3/1/2008   50,084   Any Time
Village Center   Fixed   5.39%   7,248   748   4/1/2006   6,782   Any Time
Village Crossroads   Fixed   4.81%   4,695   447   9/1/2005   4,538   Any Time
Village Fair North   Fixed   5.89%   11,823   983   7/15/2008   10,710   Any Time
Village Plaza   Fixed   5.39%   5,316   564   11/1/2006   4,757   Any Time
Village Square I & II   Fixed   5.39%   4,659   492   2/1/2006   4,394   Any Time
Vintage Faire Mall   Fixed   7.89%   67,101   6,099   9/1/2010   61,372   Any Time
Westside Pavilion   Fixed   6.67%   96,192   7,538   7/1/2008   91,133   Any Time

Total—Consolidated Centers   $2,337,120                

                             

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Joint Venture Centers (at Company's pro rata share):
Arrowhead Towne Center(33.33%)   Fixed   6.38%   $28,076   $2,240   10/1/2011   $24,256   Any Time
Biltmore Fashion Park (50%)   Fixed   4.68%   42,842   2,433   7/10/2009   34,972   Any Time
Boulevard Shops(50%)(12)   Floating   4.28%   5,361   164   1/1/2006   5,361   Any Time
Broadway Plaza (50%)   Fixed   6.68%   32,913   3,089   8/1/2008   29,315   Any Time
Camelback Colonnade(75%)   Fixed   4.81%   24,207   2,529   1/1/2006   22,719   Any Time
Chandler Festival(50%)   Fixed   4.37%   15,704   960   10/1/2008   14,583   11/14/2005
Chandler Gateway(50%)   Fixed   5.19%   9,843   660   10/1/2008   9,223   2/1/2006
Chandler Village Center (50%)   Floating   4.14%   6,723   278   12/19/2006   6,723   Any Time
Corte Madera, Village at (50.1%)   Fixed   7.75%   34,176   3,101   11/1/2009   31,533   Any Time
Desert Sky Mall(50%)   Fixed   5.42%   13,437   1,020   1/1/2006   13,412   Any Time
East Mesa Land(50%)(13)   Floating   2.28%   2,093   120   11/14/2005   2,093   Any Time
East Mesa Land(50%)(13)   Fixed   5.39%   626   36   11/15/2006   611   Any Time
Hilton Village(50%)   Fixed   5.39%   4,370   414   1/1/2007   3,987   Any Time
Inland Center(50%)   Fixed   4.64%   27,000   1,253   2/11/2009   27,000   4/1/2006
Northpark Center(50%)(14)   Fixed   8.33%   86,630   655   5/10/2012   76,387   Any Time
Pacific Premier Retail Trust (51%):                            
  Kitsap Mall/Kitsap Place   Fixed   8.06%   30,273   2,755   6/1/2010   28,143   Any Time
  Lakewood Mall(15)   Fixed   7.20%   64,770   4,661   8/10/2005   64,770   Any Time
  Lakewood Mall(16)   Floating   3.93%   8,746   344   7/25/2005   8,746   Any Time
  Los Cerritos Center   Fixed   7.13%   56,651   5,054   7/1/2006   54,955   Any Time
  Redmond Town Center-Retail(17)   Fixed   4.81%   38,250   1,842   8/1/2009   38,250   2/1/2007
  Redmond Town Center-Office   Fixed   6.77%   39,545   3,575   7/10/2009   26,223   Any Time
  Stonewood Mall   Fixed   7.41%   38,975   3,298   12/11/2010   36,192   Any Time
  Washington Square   Fixed   6.70%   54,555   5,051   2/1/2009   48,021   Any Time
  Washington Square(18)   Floating   4.17%   17,816   744   2/1/2009   16,012   10/1/2006
Promenade(50%)   Fixed   5.39%   2,410   234   9/1/2006   2,226   Any Time
SanTan Village Phase 2 (37.5%)(19)   Floating   5.25%   104   5   11/2/2007   104   Any Time
Scottsdale Fashion Square-Series I(50%)   Fixed   5.39%   81,396   4,458   8/31/2007   78,000   Any Time
Scottsdale Fashion Square-Series II(50%)   Fixed   5.39%   35,560   1,965   8/31/2007   33,253   Any Time
SDG Macerich Properties L.P. (50%)(20)   Fixed   6.54%   180,882   13,440   5/15/2006   178,550   Any Time
SDG Macerich Properties L.P. (50%)(20)   Floating   2.81%   93,250   1,771   5/15/2006   93,250   Any Time
SDG Macerich Properties L.P. (50%)(20)   Floating   2.77%   40,700   729   5/15/2006   40,700   Any Time
Superstition Springs(33.33%)(21)   Floating   2.28%   16,045   902   11/14/2005   15,949   Any Time
Superstition Springs(33.33%)(21)   Fixed   5.39%   4,801   270   11/1/2006   4,682   Any Time
West Acres Center(19%)   Fixed   6.52%   6,774   681   1/1/2009   5,684   Any Time
West Acres Center(19%)   Fixed   9.17%   1,764   212   1/1/2009   1,517   Any Time

Total—Joint Venture Centers   $1,147,268                

(A)
The mortgage notes payable balances include the unamortized debt premiums. These debt premiums represent the excess of the fair value of debt over the principal value of debt assumed in various acquisitions subsequent to March, 1994 (with interest rates ranging from 3.81% to 7.68%). The debt premiums are being amortized into interest expense over the term of the related debt, in a manner which approximates the effective interest method.

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The debt premiums as of December 31, 2004 consist of the following (000's):

 
  2004


Borgata   $ 831
Flagstaff Mall     308
Paradise Valley Mall     1,271
Paradise Valley Mall     1,576
Paradise Village Ground Leases     152
Victor Valley, Mall of     1,022
Village Center     174
Village Crossroads     88
Village Fair North     340
Village Plaza     284
Village Square I and II     101

Total Consolidated Centers   $ 6,147


 
  2004


Arrowhead Towne Center   $ 746
Biltmore Fashion Park     4,600
Camelback Colonnade     633
Hilton Village     238
Promenade     118
Scottsdale Fashion Square — Series 1     3,396
Scottsdale Fashion Square — Series 2     2,307
SDG Macerich Properties, L.P.     2,332

Total Joint Venture Centers (at Company's pro rata share)   $ 14,370

Notes:

(1)
This annual debt service represents the payment of principal and interest. In addition, contingent interest, as defined in the loan agreement, may be due to the extent that 35% of the amount by which the property's gross receipts (as defined in the loan agreement) exceeds a base amount specified therein. Contingent interest expense recognized by the Company was $658,492 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004.

(2)
On December 2, 2004, the Company placed this ten year fixed rate loan at 4.88%.

(3)
Concurrent with the acquisition of this property, the Company placed a $30.0 million floating rate loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 0.88% with an initial interest rate of 2.29%. The loan matures August 9, 2007 with two one-year extensions through August 9, 2009. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 3.28%. This variable rent debt is covered by an interest rate cap agreement over the loan term which effectively prevents the interest rate from exceeding 7.12%.

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(4)
This represents a construction loan which shall not exceed $51.0 million bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 4.03%.

(5)
On June 30, 2004, the Company placed a new $85.0 million loan maturing in 2009. The loan floats at LIBOR plus 2.0% for six months and then converts to a fixed rate loan at 4.94%. At December 31, 2004, the effective interest rate over the loan term is 4.84%.

(6)
The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.65%.

(7)
This represented a construction loan which was not to exceed $46.3 million and bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%. Effective February 18, 2004, the loan commitment was reduced to $44.3 million. On July 31, 2004, this construction loan matured and was replaced with a three-year loan, plus two one-year extension options at LIBOR plus 1.65%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 3.63%.

(8)
This represents a $225.0 million construction loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The loan converts to a permanent fixed rate loan at 7%, subject to certain conditions including completion and stabilization of the expansion and redevelopment project. As of December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 4.78%. NML is the lender for 50% of the construction loan. The funds advanced by NML are considered related party debt as they are a joint venture partner with the Company in Macerich Northwestern Associates.

(9)
This floating rate loan was issued on February 18, 2004. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.375% and matures February 20, 2006 with a one-year extension option. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 2.75%.

(10)
The property has a construction note payable which shall not exceed $54.0 million, bearing an interest rate at LIBOR plus 2.00%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 4.14%.

(11)
Concurrent with the acquisition of the mall, the Company placed a $108.0 million loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.15% and maturing July 1, 2004 with three consecutive one year options. $92.0 million of the loan is at LIBOR plus 0.7% and $16.0 million is at LIBOR plus 3.75%. In July 2004, the Company extended the loan maturity to July 2005. This variable rate debt is covered by an interest rate cap agreement over the loan term which effectively prevents the interest rate from exceeding 7.10%. At December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the total weighted average interest rate was 2.64% and 2.32%, respectively.

(12)
The property has a construction note payable which shall not exceed $13.3 million at December 31, 2003 bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 4.28%. Effective January 2004, the loan commitment was reduced to $11.4 million.

(13)
This note was assumed at acquisition. The loan consists of 3 traunches, with a range of maturities from 36 months (with two 18-month extension options) to 60 months. The variable rate debt ranges from LIBOR plus 60 basis points to LIBOR plus 250 basis points, and fixed rate debt ranges from

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(14)
The annual debt service represents the payment of principal and interest. In addition, contingent interest, as defined in the loan agreement, is due upon the occurrence of certain capital events and is equal to 15% of proceeds less the base amount.

(15)
In connection with the acquisition of this property, the joint venture assumed $127.0 million of collateralized fixed rate notes (the "Notes"). The Notes bear interest at an average fixed rate of 7.20% and mature in August 2005. The Notes require the joint venture to deposit all cash flow from the property operations with a trustee to meet its obligations under the Notes. Cash in excess of the required amount, as defined, is released. Included in restricted cash is $750,000 of restricted cash deposited with the trustee at December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003.

(16)
On July 28, 2000, the joint venture placed a $16.1 million floating rate note on the property bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.25% and maturing July 2003. On August 24, 2003, the joint venture negotiated a two-year loan extension with the lender and the loan was increased to $17.1 million. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the total interest rate was 3.93% and 2.93%, respectively.

(17)
On July 19, 2004, the joint venture placed a new $75.0 million fixed rate loan on this property. The new fixed year loan bears interest at 4.81%. The proceeds were used to payoff the old $58.4 million loan which bore interest at 6.5%.

(18)
On October 7, 2004, the joint venture placed an additional loan on this property. The loan matures February 1, 2009 and the interest rate floats at LIBOR plus 2.0%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 4.17%.

(19)
The property has a construction note payable which shall not exceed $26.8 million bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 5.25%.

(20)
In connection with the acquisition of these Centers, the joint venture assumed $485.0 million of mortgage notes payable which are collateralized by the properties. At acquisition, the $300.0 million fixed rate portion of this debt reflected a fair value of $322.7 million, which included an unamortized premium of $22.7 million. This premium is being amortized as interest expense over the life of the loan using the effective interest method. At December 31, 2004, the unamortized balance of the debt premium was $4.7 million. This debt is due in May 2006 and requires monthly payments of $1.9 million based on the fixed rate debt in place as of December 31, 2004. $184.5 million of this debt was refinanced in May 2003 with a new loan of $186.5 million that requires monthly interest

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On
April 12, 2000, the joint venture issued $138.5 million of additional mortgage notes, which are collateralized by the properties and are due in May 2006. $57.1 million of this debt requires fixed monthly interest payments of $387,000 at a weighted average rate of 8.13% while the floating rate notes of $81.4 million require monthly interest payments at a variable weighted average rate (based on LIBOR) of 2.77% at December 31, 2004. This variable rate debt is covered by an interest rate cap agreement which effectively prevents the interest rate from exceeding 11.83%.

(21)
This note was assumed at acquisition. The loan consists of 3 tranches, with a range of maturities from 36 months (with two 18-month extension options) to 60 months. The variable rate debt ranges from LIBOR plus 60 basis points to LIBOR plus 250 basis points, and fixed rate debt ranges from 5.01% to 6.18%. This loan is part of a larger loan group, and is cross-collateralized and cross-defaulted with the other properties in that group, which are unaffiliated with the Company. An interest rate swap was entered into to convert $11.4 million of floating rate debt with a weighted average interest rate of 3.97% to a fixed rate of 5.39%. The interest rate swap has been designated as a hedge in accordance with SFAS 133. Additionally, interest rate caps were entered into on a portion of the debt and reverse interest rate caps were simultaneously sold to offset the effect of the interest rate cap agreements. These interest rate caps do not qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with SFAS 133.

The Company had a $425.0 million revolving line of credit. This revolving line of credit had a three-year term through July 26, 2005 with a one-year extension option. The interest rate fluctuated from LIBOR plus 1.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00% depending on the Company's overall leverage level. As of December 31, 2003, $319.0 million of borrowings were outstanding under this credit facility at an average interest rate of 3.69%. On July 30, 2004, the Company amended and expanded the revolving line of credit to $1.0 billion and extended the maturity to July 30, 2007 plus a one-year extension. The interest rate has been reduced to 1.50% over LIBOR based on the Company's current leverage level. The interest rate fluctuates from LIBOR plus 1.15% to LIBOR plus 1.70% depending on the Company's overall leverage level. As of December 31, 2004, $643.0 million of borrowings were outstanding at an average interest rate of 3.81%.

On July 26, 2002, the Company placed a $250.0 million term loan with a maturity of up to three years with two one-year extension options and an interest rate ranging from LIBOR plus 2.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00% depending on the Company's overall leverage level. At December 31, 2003, $196.8 million of the term loan was outstanding at an interest rate of 3.95%. On July 30, 2004, the entire term loan was paid off in full from the Company's amended and expanded line of credit.

On May 13, 2003, the Company issued $250.0 million in unsecured notes maturing in May 2007 with a one-year extension option bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The proceeds were used to pay down and create more availability under the Company's line of credit. At December 31, 2004, $250.0 million was

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outstanding at an interest rate of 4.45%. In October 2003, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement which effectively fixed the interest rate at 4.45% from November 2003 to October 13, 2005.

Additionally, as of December 31, 2004, the Company has contingent obligations of $6.9 million in letters of credit guaranteeing performance by the Company of certain obligations relating to the Centers. The Company does not believe that these letters of credit will result in a liability to the Company.


Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

None of the Company, the Operating Partnership, Macerich Property Management Company, LLC, Macerich Management Company, the Westcor Management Companies or their respective affiliates are currently involved in any material litigation nor, to the Company's knowledge, is any material litigation currently threatened against such entities or the Centers, other than routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, most of which is expected to be covered by liability insurance. For information about certain environmental matters, see "Business—Environmental Matters."


Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

None.

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Part II


Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

The common stock of the Company is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MAC". The common stock began trading on March 10, 1994 at a price of $19 per share. In 2004, the Company's shares traded at a high of $64.66 and a low of $38.90.

As of February 22, 2005, there were approximately 726 stockholders of record. The following table shows high and low closing prices per share of common stock during each quarter in 2003 and 2004 and dividends/distributions per share of common stock declared and paid by quarter:

 
  Market Quotation Per Share

   
 
  Dividends/
Distributions
Declared and Paid

Quarters Ended

  High

  Low


March 31, 2003   $33.17   $28.82   $0.57
June 30, 2003   36.47   32.15   0.57
September 30, 2003   38.44   35.62   0.57
December 31, 2003   44.50   38.30   0.61

March 31, 2004   $53.90   $43.60   $0.61
June 30, 2004   54.30   39.75   0.61
September 30, 2004   55.79   46.60   0.61
December 31, 2004   64.66   54.10   0.65

The Company issued 3,627,131 shares of its Series A cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock ("Series A Preferred Stock"), and 5,487,471 shares of its Series B cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock ("Series B Preferred Stock"). There is no established public trading market for either the Series A Preferred Stock or the Series B Preferred Stock. The Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock were issued on February 25, 1998 and June 16, 1998, respectively. On September 9, 2003, all of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock were converted to common stock. Preferred stock dividends are accrued quarterly and paid in arrears. The Series A Preferred Stock can be converted on a one for one basis into common stock and will pay a quarterly dividend equal to the greater of $0.46 per share, or the dividend then payable on a share of common stock. No dividends will be declared or paid on any class of common or other junior stock to the extent that dividends on Series A Preferred Stock have not been declared and/or paid. The

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following table shows the dividends per share of preferred stock declared and paid for each quarter in 2004 and 2003:

 
  Series A Preferred Stock Dividends

  Series B Preferred Stock Dividends

Quarters Ended

  Declared

  Paid

  Declared

  Paid


March 31, 2003   $0.57   $0.57   $0.57   $0.57
June 30, 2003   $0.57   $0.57   $0.57   $0.57
September 30, 2003   $0.61   $0.57   N/A   N/A
December 31, 2003   $0.61   $0.61   N/A   N/A

Quarters Ended                

March 31, 2004   $0.61   $0.61   N/A   N/A
June 30, 2004   $0.61   $0.61   N/A   N/A
September 30, 2004   $0.65   $0.61   N/A   N/A
December 31, 2004   $0.65   $0.65   N/A   N/A

The Company's existing financing agreements limit, and any other financing agreements that the Company enters into in the future will likely limit, the Company's ability to pay cash dividends. Specifically, the Company may pay cash dividends and make other distributions based on a formula derived from Funds from Operations (See Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Funds From Operations) and only if no event of default under the financing agreements has occurred, unless, under certain circumstances, payment of the distribution is necessary to enable the Company to qualify as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code.

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Period

  Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased

  Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)

  Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs

  Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs


October 1, 2004—October 31, 2004   0   N/A   N/A   N/A
November 1, 2004—November 30, 2004   1,643   $60.58   (1)   (1)
December 1, 2004—December 31, 2004   0   N/A   N/A   N/A

Total   1,643   $60.58   (1)   (1)

(1)
1,643 shares of the Company's Common Stock were delivered by an executive officer to pay the purchase price for the shares acquired upon exercise of his Company employee stock option. This tender of shares feature is permitted under the Company's equity incentive plans. The plans allow each participant to use the tender of shares feature upon exercise of any outstanding stock option granted under the plans provided such participant has held such stock for six months.

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data.

The following sets forth selected financial data for the Company on a historical basis. The following data should be read in conjunction with the financial statements (and the notes thereto) of the Company and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" each included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

The Selected Financial Data is presented on a consolidated basis. The limited partnership interests in the Operating Partnership (not owned by the REIT) are reflected as minority interest. Centers and entities in which the Company does not have a controlling ownership interest, even though in some cases the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies (Biltmore Fashion Park, Broadway Plaza, the Village at Corte Madera, Inland Center, NorthPark Center, Pacific Premier Retail Trust, SDG Macerich Properties, L.P., West Acres Shopping Center and certain Centers and entities in the Westcor portfolio) are accounted for using the equity method of accounting and are referred to as the "Joint Venture Centers."

Effective March 29, 2001, the Macerich Property Management Company merged with and into Macerich Property Management Company, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Operating Partnership ("MPMC, LLC") and the Company began consolidating the accounts of MPMC, LLC. Effective July 1, 2003, the Company began consolidating the accounts of Macerich Management Company, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation Number ("FIN") 46 (See Note 2 of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements). Effective July 26, 2002, the acquisition date of the Westcor portfolio, the Company began consolidating the Westcor Management Companies. Prior to March 29, 2001 and July 1, 2003, the Company accounted for Macerich Property Management Company and Macerich Management Company under the equity method of accounting, respectively. Accordingly, the net income that was allocable to the Company from Macerich Property Management Company prior to March 29, 2001 and Macerich Management Company prior to July 1, 2003 is included in the consolidated statements of operations as "Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated joint ventures and management companies." Once each of these management companies was consolidated, including Westcor Management Companies, their respective revenues and expenses were included in the consolidated statements of operations as "Revenues—Management Companies" and "Management Companies' operating expenses", respectively.

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(All amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 
  The Company

 
  2004

  2003

  2002

  2001

  2000



OPERATING DATA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Revenues:                    
    Minimum rents(1)   $329,689   $286,298   $219,537   $189,838   $183,866
    Percentage rents   17,654   12,427   10,735   11,976   11,984
    Tenant recoveries   159,005   152,696   115,993   104,019   98,889
    Management Companies(2)   21,751   14,630   4,826   312  
    Other   19,169   17,526   11,819   11,263   7,979

      Total revenues   547,268   483,577   362,910   317,408   302,718

Shopping center and operating expenses

 

164,983

 

151,325

 

113,808

 

97,094

 

96,575
Management Companies' operating expenses(2)   38,298   31,587   13,181   8,515  
REIT general and administrative expenses   11,077   8,482   7,435   6,780   5,509
Depreciation and amortization(1)   142,096   104,920   74,504   62,595   58,290
Interest expense   146,327   130,707   120,288   107,560   106,416

Income from continuing operations before minority interest, unconsolidated entities, gain (loss) on sale or write-down of assets and cumulative effect of change in accounting principle   44,487   56,556   33,694   34,864   35,928
Minority interest(3)   (19,870)   (28,907)   (20,189)   (19,001)   (12,168)
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures and management companies(2)   54,881   59,348   43,049   32,930   30,322
Gain (loss) on sale or write down of assets   927   12,420   (3,820)   24,491   (2,773)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   (1,642)   (170)   (3,605)   (2,034)   (304)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle(4)           (954)
Discontinued operations:(5)                    
  Gain on sale of assets   7,114   22,031   26,073    
  Income from discontinued operations   5,736   6,756   6,180   6,473   6,878

Net income   91,633   128,034   81,382   77,723   56,929
Less preferred dividends   9,140   14,816   20,417   19,688   18,958

Net income available to common stockholders   $82,493   $113,218   $60,965   $58,035   $37,971

Earnings per share ("EPS")—basic:(6)                    
  Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle   $1.23   $1.68   $0.98   $1.58   $0.98
  Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle           (0.02)
  Discontinued operations   0.18   0.43   0.65   0.14   0.15

Net income per share—basic   $1.41   $2.11   $1.63   $1.72   $1.11

EPS—diluted:(6)(8)(9)                    
  Income from continuing operations before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle   $1.22   $1.71   $0.98   $1.58   $0.98
  Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle           (0.02)
  Discontinued operations   0.18   0.38   0.64   0.14   0.15

Net income per share—diluted   $1.40   $2.09   $1.62   $1.72   $1.11

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(All amounts in thousands)

 
  The Company
December 31,

 
  2004

  2003

  2002

  2001

  2000



BALANCE SHEET DATA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Investment in real estate (before accumulated depreciation)   $4,149,776   $3,662,359   $3,251,674   $2,227,833   $2,228,468
Total assets   $4,637,096   $4,145,593   $3,662,080   $2,294,502   $2,337,242
Total mortgage, notes and debentures payable   $3,230,120   $2,682,598   $2,291,908   $1,523,660   $1,550,935
Minority interest(3)   $221,315   $237,615   $221,497   $113,986   $120,500
Series A and Series B Preferred Stock(7)   $98,934   $98,934   $247,336   $247,336   $247,336
Common stockholders' equity   $913,533   $953,485   $797,798   $348,954   $362,272


OTHER DATA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Funds from operations ("FFO")-diluted(7)   $299,172   $269,132   $194,643   $173,372   $166,281
Cash flows provided by (used in):                    
  Operating activities   $194,379   $202,783   $163,176   $140,506   $121,220
  Investing activities   ($479,252)   ($328,372)   ($875,032)   ($57,319)   $2,083
  Financing activities   $316,631   $115,703   $739,122   ($92,990)   ($127,485)
Number of centers at year end   84   78   79   50   51
Weighted average number of shares outstanding—EPS basic   58,537   53,669   37,348   33,809   34,095
Weighted average number of shares outstanding—EPS diluted(8)(9)   73,099   75,198   50,066   44,963   45,050
Cash distribution declared per common share   $2.48   $2.32   $2.22   $2.14   $2.06
(1)
During 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 141, Business Combinations ("SFAS 141"). (See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Statement on Critical Accounting Policies"). The amortization of below market leases, which is recorded in minimum rents, was $9.2 million, $6.1 million and $1.1 million for the twelve months ending December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

(2)
Unconsolidated joint ventures include all Centers and entities in which the Company does not have a controlling ownership interest and for Macerich Management Company through June 30, 2003 and for Macerich Property Management Company through March 28, 2001. Effective March 29, 2001, the Macerich Property Management Company merged with and into MPMC, LLC. The Company accounts for the joint ventures using the equity method of accounting. Effective March 29, 2001, the Company began consolidating the accounts for MPMC, LLC. Effective July 1, 2003, the Company began consolidating the accounts of Macerich Management Company, in accordance with FIN 46. (See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—New Pronouncements Issued"). Effective July 26, 2002, the Company consolidated the accounts of the Westcor Management Companies.

(3)
"Minority Interest" reflects the ownership interest in the Operating Partnership or other unconsolidated entities not owned by the REIT.

(4)
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements" ("SAB 101"), which became effective for periods beginning after December 15, 1999. SAB 101 modified the timing of revenue recognition for percentage rent received from tenants. This change will defer recognition of a significant amount of percentage rent for the first three calendar quarters into the fourth quarter. The Company applied this change in accounting principle as of January 1, 2000. The cumulative effect of this change in accounting principle at the adoption date of January 1, 2000, including the pro rata share of joint ventures of $0.8 million, was approximately $1.8 million.

(5)
In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS 144"). SFAS 144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. This statement supersedes SFAS 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" ("SFAS 121"). SFAS 144 establishes a single accounting model, based on the framework established in SFAS 121, for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale. The Company adopted SFAS 144 on January 1, 2002.

The Company sold Boulder Plaza on March 19, 2002 and in accordance with SFAS 144 the results of Boulder Plaza for the periods from January 1, 2002 to March 19, 2002 and for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 have been reclassified into discontinued operations. Total revenues associated with Boulder Plaza were approximately $0.5 million for the period January 1, 2002 to March 19, 2002 and $2.1 million and $2.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.

Additionally, the Company sold its 67% interest in Paradise Village Gateway on January 2, 2003 (acquired in July 2002), and the loss on sale of $0.2 million has been reclassified to discontinued operations in 2003. Total revenues associated with

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(6)
Earnings per share are based on SFAS No. 128 for all years presented.

(7)
The Company uses Funds from Operations ("FFO") in addition to net income to report its operating and financial results and considers FFO and FFO-diluted as supplemental measures for the real estate industry and a supplement to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") measures. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from extraordinary items and sales of depreciated operating properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. FFO and FFO on a fully diluted basis are useful to investors in comparing operating and financial results between periods. This is especially true since FFO excludes real estate depreciation and amortization, as the Company believes real estate values fluctuate based on market conditions rather than depreciating in value ratably on a straight-line basis over time. FFO on a fully diluted basis is one of the measures investors find most useful in measuring the dilutive impact of outstanding convertible securities. FFO does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP, should not be considered as an alternative to net income as defined by GAAP and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash flow needs. FFO as presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other real estate investment trusts. For the reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income see "Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Funds from Operations."

In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation G and Amended Item 10 of Regulation S-K relating to non-GAAP financial measures, the Company has revised its FFO definition as of January 1, 2003 and for all periods presented, to include gain or loss on sales of peripheral land, impairment of assets, losses on debt-related transactions and the effect of SFAS No. 141 to amortize the below market leases which are recorded in minimum rents. The Company's revised definition is in accordance with the definition provided by NAREIT.

The inclusion of gains (losses) on sales of peripheral land included in FFO for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000 were $4.4 million (including $3.5 million from joint ventures at pro rata),$1.4 million (including $0.4 million from joint ventures at pro rata), $2.5 million (including $2.4 million from joint ventures at pro rata), $0.3 million (including $0.1 million from joint ventures at pro rata and ($0.7) million (including ($0.7) million from joint ventures at pro rata, respectively.

FFO for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 have been restated to reflect the Company's share of impairment of assets and losses on debt-related transactions, the latter of which was previously reported as extraordinary items under GAAP. The Company's write-off of impairment of assets for 2002 was $13.3 million (including $10.2 million from joint ventures at pro rata). There were no write-offs of impairment of assets for the years ended December 31, 2001 or 2000. The Company's losses on debt-related transactions for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 were $3.6 million, $2.0 million and $0.5 million (including $0.2 million from joint ventures at pro rata), respectively.

The computation of FFO-diluted includes the effect of outstanding common stock options and restricted stock using the treasury method. The Company had $125.1 million of convertible subordinated debentures (the "Debentures") which matured December 15, 2002. The Debentures were dilutive for the twelve month periods ending December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 and were included in the FFO calculation. The Debentures were paid off in full on December 13, 2002. On February 25, 1998, the Company sold $100 million of its Series A Preferred Stock. On June 16, 1998, the Company sold $150 million of its Series B Preferred Stock. The preferred stock can be converted on a one-for-one basis for common stock. The preferred stock was dilutive to FFO in 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000 and the preferred stock were dilutive to net income in 2003. All of the Series B Preferred Stock were converted to common stock on September 9, 2003.

(8)
Assumes that all OP Units and Westcor partnership units are converted to common stock on a one-for-one basis. The Westcor partnership units were converted into OP Units on July 27, 2004.

(9)
Assumes issuance of common stock for in-the-money options and restricted stock calculated using the Treasury method in accordance with SFAS No. 128 for all years presented.

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

General Background and Performance Measurement

The Company uses Funds from Operations ("FFO") in addition to net income to report its operating and financial results and considers FFO and FFO-diluted as supplemental measures for the real estate industry and a supplement to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") measures. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains (or losses) from extraordinary items and sales of depreciated operating properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. FFO and FFO on a fully dilutive basis are useful to investors in comparing operating and financial results between periods. This is especially true since FFO excludes real estate depreciation and amortization, as the Company believes real estate values fluctuate based on market conditions rather than depreciating in value ratably on a straight-line basis over time. FFO on a fully diluted basis is one of the measures investors find most useful in measuring the dilutive impact of outstanding convertible securities. FFO does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP, should not be considered as an alternative to net income as defined by GAAP and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash flow needs. FFO, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other real estate investment trusts. For the reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income available to common stockholders, see "Funds from Operations."

In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's Registration G and Amended Item 10 of Registration S-K relating to non-GAAP financial measures, the Company has revised its FFO definition as of January 1, 2003 and for all periods presented, to include gain or loss or sales of peripheral land, impairment of assets, losses on debt-related transactions and the effect of SFAS No. 141 to amortize the market leases which are recorded in minimum rents. The Company's revised definition is in accordance with the definition provided by NAREIT.

Percentage rents generally increase or decrease with changes in tenant sales. As leases roll over, however, a portion of historical percentage rent is often converted to minimum rent. It is therefore common for percentage rents to decrease as minimum rents increase. Accordingly, in discussing financial performance, the Company combines minimum and percentage rents in order to better measure revenue growth.

The following discussion is based primarily on the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. The following discussion compares the activity for the year ended December 31, 2004 to results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2003. Also included is a comparison of the activities for the year ended December 31, 2003 to the results for the year ended December 31, 2002. This information should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains or incorporates statements that constitute forward-looking statements. Those statements appear in a number of places in this Form 10-K and include statements regarding, among other matters, the Company's growth, acquisition, redevelopment and development

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opportunities, the Company's acquisition and other strategies, regulatory matters pertaining to compliance with governmental regulations and other factors affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "projects," "predicts," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," and "should" and variations of these words and similar expressions, are used in many cases to identify these forward-looking statements. Stockholders are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of the Company or industry to vary materially from the Company's future results, performance or achievements, or those of the industry, expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include the matters described herein and the following factors among others: general industry, economic and business conditions, which will, among other things, affect demand for retail space or retail goods, availability and creditworthiness of current and prospective tenants, Anchor or tenant bankruptcies, closures, mergers or consolidations, lease rates and terms, availability and cost of financing, interest rate fluctuations and operating expenses; adverse changes in the real estate markets including, among other things, competition from other companies, retail formats and technologies, risks of real estate redevelopment, development, acquisitions and dispositions; governmental actions and initiatives (including legislative and regulatory changes); environmental and safety requirements; and terrorist activities that could adversely affect all of the above factors. The Company will not update any forward-looking information to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking information.

Statement on Critical Accounting Policies

The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") defines "critical accounting policies" as those that require application of management's most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Some of these estimates and assumptions include judgements on revenue recognition, estimates for common area maintenance and real estate tax accruals, provisions for uncollectable accounts, impairment of long-lived assets, the allocation of purchase price between tangible and intangible assets, and estimates for environmental matters. The Company's significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. However, the following policies could be deemed to be critical within the SEC definition.

Revenue Recognition:

Minimum rental revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related lease. The difference between the amount of rent due in a year and the amount recorded as rental income is referred to as the "straight lining of rent adjustment." Currently, 52% of the mall and freestanding leases contain provisions for Consumer Price Index ("CPI") rent increases periodically throughout the term of the lease. The Company believes that using an annual multiple of CPI increases, rather than fixed contractual rent increases, results in revenue recognition that more closely matches the cash revenue from each lease and will provide

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more consistent rent growth throughout the term of the leases. Percentage rents are recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin 101. Percentage rents are accrued when the tenants' specified sales targets have been met. Estimated recoveries from tenants for real estate taxes, insurance and other shopping center operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable expenses are incurred.

Property:

Costs related to the development, redevelopment, construction and improvement of properties are capitalized. Interest incurred or imputed on development, redevelopment and construction projects is capitalized until construction is substantially complete.

Maintenance and repairs expenses are charged to operations as incurred. Costs for major replacements and betterments, which includes HVAC equipment, roofs, parking lots, etc. are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Gains and losses are recognized upon disposal or retirement of the related assets and are reflected in earnings.

Property is recorded at cost and is depreciated using a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:


Buildings and improvements   5-40 years
Tenant improvements   initial term of related lease
Equipment and furnishings   5-7 years

The Company accounts for all acquisitions entered into subsequent to June 30, 2001 in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 141, Business Combinations ("SFAS 141"). The Company will first determine the value of the land and buildings utilizing an "as if vacant" methodology. The Company will then assign a fair value to any debt assumed at acquisition. The balance of the purchase price will be allocated to tenant improvements and identifiable intangible assets or liabilities. Tenant improvements represent the tangible assets associated with the existing leases valued on a fair market value basis at acquisition date prorated over the remaining lease terms. The tenant improvements are classified as an asset under real estate investments and are depreciated over the remaining lease terms. Identifiable intangible assets and liabilities relate to the value of in-place operating leases which come in three forms: (i) origination value, which represents the value associated with "cost avoidance" of acquiring in-place leases, such as lease commissions paid under terms generally experienced in our markets; (ii) value of in-place leases, which represents the estimated loss of revenue and of costs incurred for the period required to lease the "assumed vacant" property to the occupancy level when purchased; and (iii) above or below market value of in-place leases, which represents the difference between the contractual rents and market rents at the time of the acquisition, discounted for tenant credit risks. Origination value is recorded as an other asset and is amortized over the remaining lease terms. Value of in-place leases is recorded as another asset and amortized over the remaining lease term plus an estimate of renewal of the acquired leases. Above or below market leases are classified as an other asset or liability, depending on whether the contractual terms are above or below market, and the asset or liability is amortized to rental revenue over the remaining terms of the leases.

When the Company acquires real estate properties, the Company allocates the components of these acquisitions using relative fair values computed using its estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions impact the amount of costs allocated between various components as well as the amount of costs

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assigned to individual properties in multiple property acquisitions. These allocations also impact depreciation expense and gains or loses recorded on future sales of properties.

Generally, the Company engages a valuation firm to assist with the allocation.

The Company adopted SFAS 144 on January 1, 2002 which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets.

The Company assesses whether there has been an impairment in the value of its long-lived assets by considering factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. Such factors include the tenant's ability to perform their duties and pay rent under the terms of the leases. The Company may recognize an impairment loss if the cash flows are not sufficient to cover its investment. Such a loss would be determined as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of a center.

Deferred Charges:

Costs relating to obtaining tenant leases are deferred and amortized over the initial term of the agreement using the straight-line method. Cost relating to financing of shopping center properties are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. In-place lease values are amortized over the remaining lease term plus an estimate of renewal. Leasing commissions and legal costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the individual remaining lease years. The range of the terms of the agreements are as follows:


Deferred lease costs   1-15 years
Deferred financing costs   1-15 years
In-place lease values   Remaining lease term plus an estimate for renewal (weighted average 17 years)
Leasing commissions and legal costs   5-10 years

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements:

The Company has an ownership interest in a number of joint ventures as detailed in Note 3 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. The Company accounts for those investments using the equity method of accounting and those investments are reflected on the Consolidated Balance Sheets of the Company as "Investments in Unconsolidated Joint Ventures." A pro rata share of the mortgage debt on these properties is shown in Item 2. Properties—Mortgage Debt. In addition, the following joint ventures also have debt that could become recourse debt to the Company or its subsidiaries, in excess of its pro rata share, should the partnership be unable to discharge the obligations of the related debt:

Asset/Property

  Maximum amount of debt principal that could be recourse to the Company (Dollars in thousands)

  Maturity Date


Boulevard Shops   $10,722   1/1/2006
Chandler Village Center   13,446   12/19/2006

Total   $24,168    

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The above amounts decreased by $13.2 million from December 31, 2003.

Additionally, as of December 31, 2004, the Company has certain obligations of $6.9 million in letters of credit guaranteeing performance by the Company of certain obligations relating to the Centers. The Company does not believe that these letters of credit will result in a liability to the Company.

Long-term contractual obligations:

The following is a schedule of long-term contractual obligations (as of December 31, 2004) for the consolidated Centers over the periods in which they are expected to be paid:

 
  Payment Due by Period

Contractual Obligations
(Dollars in thousands)

  Total

  Less than 1 year

  1-3
years

  3-5
years

  More than five years


Long-term debt obligations
(includes expected interest payments)
  $ 3,400,636   $ 193,405   $ 1,313,162   $ 753,838   $ 1,140,231
Operating lease obligations     479,901     3,395     6,943     11,393     458,170
Purchase obligations     5,138     5,138            
Other long-term liabilities     173,194     173,194            

  Total   $ 4,058,869   $ 375,132   $ 1,320,105   $ 765,231   $ 1,598,401

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The following table reflects the Company's acquisitions in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Property/Entity

  Date Acquired      

  Location


2002 Acquisitions:        
The Oaks   June 10, 2002   Thousand Oaks, California
Westcor Realty Limited Partnership   July 26, 2002   Nine regional and super-regional malls in Phoenix and Colorado and 18 urban villages or community centers. The aggregate gross leasable area was approximately 14.1 million square feet. Additionally, the portfolio included two retail properties under development, as well as rights to over 1,000 acres of undeveloped land.

2003 Acquisitions:        
FlatIron Crossing   January 31, 2003   Broomfield, Colorado
Northridge Mall   September 15, 2003   Salinas, California
Biltmore Fashion Park   December 18, 2003   Phoenix, Arizona

2004 Acquisitions:        
Inland Center   January 30, 2004   San Bernardino, California
Northpark Center   May 11, 2004   Dallas, Texas
Mall of Victor Valley   July 1, 2004   Victor Valley, California
La Cumbre Plaza   July 20, 2004   Santa Barbara, California
Fiesta Mall   November 16, 2004   Mesa, Arizona
Paradise Village Ground Leases, Village Center, Village Crossroads, Village Fair and Paradise Village Office Park   December 30, 2004   Phoenix, Arizona

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Revenues include rents attributable to the accounting practice of straight-lining of rents which requires rent to be recognized each year in an amount equal to the average rent over the term of the lease, including fixed rent increases over that period. The amount of straight-lined rents, included in consolidated revenues, recognized in 2004 was $1.0 million compared to $2.9 million in 2003 and $1.2 million in 2002. Additionally, the Company recognized through equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures, $1.0 million as its pro rata share of straight-lined rents from joint ventures in 2004 compared to $1.9 million in 2003 and $2.3 million in 2002. These variances resulted from the Company structuring the majority of its new leases using an annual multiple of CPI increases, which generally do not require straight-lining treatment. Currently, 52% of the mall and freestanding leases contain provisions for CPI rent increases periodically throughout the term of the lease. The Company believes that using an annual multiple of CPI increases, rather than fixed contractual rent increases, results in revenue recognition that more closely matches the cash revenue from each lease and will provide more consistent rent growth throughout the term of the leases.

The Company's historical growth in revenues, net income and Funds From Operations have been closely tied to the acquisition and redevelopment of shopping centers. Many factors, including the availability and cost of capital, the Company's total amount of debt outstanding, interest rates and the availability of attractive acquisition targets, among others, will affect the Company's ability to acquire and redevelop additional properties in the future. The Company may not be successful in pursuing acquisition opportunities and newly acquired properties may not perform as well as expected in terms of achieving the anticipated financial and operating results. Acquiring a portfolio of properties increases the risk associated with new acquisitions. Increased competition for acquisitions may impact adversely the Company's ability to acquire additional properties on favorable terms. Expenses arising from the Company's efforts to complete acquisitions, redevelop properties or increase its market penetration may have an adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the following describes some of the other significant factors that may impact the Company's future results of operations.

General Factors Affecting the Centers; Competition:    Real property investments are subject to varying degrees of risk that may affect the ability of the Centers to generate sufficient revenues to meet operating and other expenses, including debt service, lease payments, capital expenditures and tenant improvements, and to make

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distributions to the Company and the Company's stockholders. Income from shopping center properties may be adversely affected by a number of factors, including: the national economic climate; the regional and local economy (which may be adversely impacted by plant closings, industry slowdowns, union activities, adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, terrorist activities, and other factors); local real estate conditions (such as an oversupply of, or a reduction in demand for, retail space or retail goods and the availability and creditworthiness of current and prospective tenants); perceptions by retailers or shoppers of the safety, convenience and attractiveness of the shopping center; and increased costs of maintenance, insurance and operations (including real estate taxes). A significant percentage of the Centers are located in California, the Westcor centers are concentrated in Arizona and upon completion of the Wilmorite acquisition, 12 centers will be located in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut. To the extent that economic or other factors affect California, Arizona, New York, New Jersey or Connecticut (or their respective regions generally) more severely than other areas of the country, the negative impact on the Company's economic performance could be significant. There are numerous shopping facilities that compete with the Centers in attracting tenants to lease space, and an increasing number of new retail formats and technologies other than retail shopping centers that compete with the Centers for retail sales (see "Business—Competition"). Increased competition could adversely affect the Company's revenues. Income from shopping center properties and shopping center values are also affected by such factors as applicable laws and regulations, including tax, environmental, safety and zoning laws (see "Business—Environmental Matters"), interest rate levels and the availability and cost of financing.

Dependence on Anchors/Tenants:    The Company's revenues and funds available for distribution would be adversely affected if a significant number of the Company's tenants were unable (due to poor operating results, bankruptcy, terrorist activities or other reasons) to meet their obligations, if the Company were unable to lease a significant amount of space in the Centers on economically favorable terms, or if for any reason, the Company were unable to collect a significant amount of rental payments. A decision by an Anchor or a significant tenant to cease operations at a Center could also have an adverse effect on the Company. In addition, mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, dispositions or bankruptcies in the retail industry could result in the loss of Anchors or tenants at one or more Centers. The bankruptcy and/or closure of retail stores, or sale of a store or stores to a less desirable retailer, may reduce occupany levels and rental income, or otherwise adversely affect the Company's financial performance. (See "Business—Bankruptcy and/or Closure of Retail Stores.") Furthermore, if the store sales of retailers operating in the Centers were to decline sufficiently, tenants might be unable to pay their minimum rents or expense recovery charges. In the event of a default by a tenant, the Center may also experience delays and costs in enforcing its rights as landlord.

Real Estate Development Risks:    The Company's business strategy includes the selective development and construction of retail properties. Any development, redevelopment and construction activities that the Company undertakes will be subject to the risks of real estate development, including lack of financing, construction delays, environmental requirements, budget overruns, sunk costs and lease-up. Furthermore, occupancy rates and rents at a newly completed property may not be sufficient to make the property profitable. Real estate development activities are also subject to risks relating to the inability to obtain, or delays in obtaining, all necessary zoning, land-use, building, occupancy and other required governmental permits and authorizations. If any of the above events occur, the ability to pay distributions and service the Company's indebtedness could be adversely affected.

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Joint Venture Centers:    The Company indirectly owns partial interests in 38 Joint Venture Centers as well as fee title to a site that is ground leased to the entity that owns a Joint Venture Center and several development sites. The Company may also acquire partial interests in additional properties through joint venture arrangements. Investments in Joint Venture Centers involve risks different from those of investments in wholly-owned Centers. The Company may have fiduciary responsibilities to its partners that could affect decisions concerning the Joint Venture Centers. In certain cases, third parties share with the Company or have (with respect to one Joint Venture Center) control of major decisions relating to the Joint Venture Centers, including decisions with respect to sales, financings and the timing and amount of additional capital contributions, as well as decisions that could have an adverse impact on the Company's REIT status. In addition, some of the Company's outside partners control the day-to-day operations of eight Joint Venture Centers. The Company therefore does not control cash distributions from these Centers and the lack of cash distributions from these Centers could jeopardize the Company's ability to maintain its qualification as a REIT.

Uninsured Losses:    Each of the Centers has comprehensive liability, fire, extended coverage and rental loss insurance with insured limits customarily carried for similar properties. The Company does not insure certain types of losses (such as losses from wars), because they are either uninsurable or not economically insurable. In addition, while the Company or the relevant joint venture, as applicable, carries earthquake insurance on the Centers located in California, the policies are subject to a deductible equal to 5% of the total insured value of each Center, a $100,000 per occurrence minimum and a combined annual aggregate loss limit of $200 million on these Centers. While the Company or the relevant joint venture also carries terrorism insurance on the Centers, the policies are subject to a $10,000 deductible and a combined annual aggregate loss of $400 million for both certified and non-certified acts of terrorism. Furthermore, the Company carries title insurance on substantially all of the Centers for less than their full value. If an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occurs, the Operating Partnership or the entity, as the case may be, that owns the affected Center could lose its capital invested in the Center, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the Center, while remaining obligated for any mortgage indebtedness or other financial obligations related to the Center. There is also no assurance that the Company will be able to maintain its current insurance coverage. An uninsured loss or loss in excess of insured limits may negatively impact the Company's financial condition.

REIT Qualification:    Qualification as a REIT involves the application of highly technical and complex Internal Revenue Code provisions for which there are only limited judicial or administrative interpretations. The complexity of these provisions and of the applicable income tax regulations is greater in the case of a REIT such as the Company that holds its assets in partnership form. The determination of various factual matters and circumstances not entirely within the Company's control, including by the Company's partners in the Joint Venture Centers, may affect its ability to qualify as a REIT. In addition, legislation, new regulations, administrative interpretations or court decisions could significantly change the tax laws with respect to the Company's qualification as a REIT or the federal income tax consequences of that qualification.

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If in any taxable year the Company fails to qualify as a REIT, the Company will suffer the following negative results:

In addition, the Company will be disqualified from treatment as a REIT for the four taxable years following the year during which the qualification was lost, unless the Company was entitled to relief under statutory provisions. As a result, net income and the funds available for distribution to the Company's stockholders will be reduced for five years. Furthermore, the Internal Revenue Service could challenge the Company's REIT status for post periods, which if successful, could result in the Company owing a material amount of tax for prior periods. It is also possible that future economic, market, legal, tax or other considerations might cause the Board of Directors to revoke the Company's REIT election.

Potential Conflicts of Interest.    Each of Mace Siegel, Arthur Coppola, Dana Anderson and Edward Coppola (the "principals") serve as executive officers of the Company and are members of its board of directors. Accordingly, these principals have substantial influence over its management and the management of the Operating Partnership. Certain interests of the principals may cause a potential conflict of interest with the Company and its stockholders. The principals will experience negative tax consequences if some of the Centers are sold. As a result, the principals may not favor a sale of these Centers even though such a sale may benefit other Company stockholders. The principals also have guaranteed mortgage loans encumbering one of the Centers in an aggregate principal amount of approximately $21.75 million. The existence of these loans by the principals could result in the principals having interests that are inconsistent with the interests of the Company and its stockholders. Finally, the principals may have different interests than the Company's stockholders in certain corporate transactions because they are significant OP Unit holders in the Operating Partnership.

Assets and Liabilities

Total assets increased to $4.6 billion at December 31, 2004 compared to $4.1 billion at December 31, 2003 and $3.7 billion at December 31, 2002. During that same period, total liabilities were $3.4 billion in 2004, $2.9 billion in 2003, and $2.4 billion in 2002. These changes were primarily a result of the 2004, 2003 and 2002 acquisitions and various debt and equity transactions.

Recent Developments

A. Acquisitions

On January 30, 2004, the Company, in a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company, acquired Inland Center, a 1 million square foot super-regional mall in San Bernardino, California. The total purchase price was $63.3 million and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $54.0 million fixed rate loan on the property. The balance of the Company's pro rata share of the purchase price was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

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On May 11, 2004, the Company acquired an ownership interest in NorthPark Center, a 1.3 million square foot regional mall in Dallas, Texas. The Company's initial investment in the property was $30.0 million which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. In addition, the Company assumed a pro rata share of debt of $86.6 million and has committed to fund an additional $45.0 million. As of December 31, 2004, the Company's total investment in the joint venture was $49.1 million.

On July 1, 2004, the Company acquired the Mall of Victor Valley in Victorville, California and on July 20, 2004, the Company acquired La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara, California. The Mall of Victor Valley is a 508,000 square foot regional mall and La Cumbre Plaza is a 494,000 square foot regional mall. The combined total purchase price was $151.3 million. The purchase price for the Mall of Victor Valley included the assumption of an existing fixed rate loan of $54.0 million at 5.25% maturing in March, 2008. Concurrent with the closing of La Cumbre Plaza, a $30.0 million floating rate loan was placed on the property with an initial interest rate of 2.29%. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's revolving line of credit.

On November 16, 2004, the Company acquired Fiesta Mall, a 1 million square foot super regional mall in Mesa, Arizona. The total purchase price was $135.2 million which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. On December 2, 2004, the Company placed a ten year $84.0 million fixed rate loan at 4.88% on the property.

On December 23, 2004, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wilmorite Properties, Inc. and Wilmorite Holdings L.P. ("Wilmorite"). The total purchase price will be approximately $2.33 billion, including the assumption of approximately $878 million of existing debt at an average interest rate of 6.43% and the issuance of convertible preferred units and common units totaling an estimated $320 million. Approximately $210 million of the convertible preferred units can be redeemed, subject to certain conditions, for that portion of the Wilmorite portfolio generally located in the greater Rochester area. The balance of the consideration to Wilmorite's equity holders will be paid in cash. This transaction has been approved by each company's Board of Directors, subject to customary closing conditions. A majority-in-interest of the limited partners of Wilmorite Holdings L.P. and of the stockholders of its general partner, Wilmorite Properties, Inc., have also approved this acquisition. It is currently anticipated that this transaction will be completed in April, 2005. Wilmorite's existing portfolio includes interests in 11 regional malls and two open-air community centers, with 13.4 million square feet of space located in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Kentucky and Virginia. Approximately 5 million square feet of gross leaseable area is located at three premier regional malls: Tysons Corner Center in McLean, Virginia, Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, New Jersey and Danbury Fair Mall in Danbury, Connecticut.

On December 30, 2004, the Company purchased the unaffiliated owners' 50% tenants in common interest in Paradise Village Ground Leases, Village Center, Village Crossroads, Village Fair and Paradise Village Office Park II. All of these assets are located in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $50.0 million which included the assumption of the unaffiliated owners' share of debt of $15.2 million. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's line of credit. Accordingly, the Company now owns 100% of these assets.

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On January 11, 2005, the Company became a 15% owner in a joint venture that acquired Metrocenter, a 1.4 million square foot super-regional mall in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $160 million and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $112 million loan on the property. The Company's share of the purchase price, net of the debt, was $7.2 million which was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

Effective January 21, 2005, the Company formed a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company. The joint venture acquired a 49% interest in Kierland Commons, a 320,000 square foot mixed use center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The joint venture's purchase price for the interest in the center was $49.0 million. The Company assumed its share of the underlying property debt and funded the remainder of its share of the purchase price by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

B. Financing Activity

On February 18, 2004, the Company placed a $79.9 million floating rate loan on the Center at Salisbury. The loan floats at LIBOR plus 1.375% and matures February 20, 2006.

On June 30, 2004, the Company placed a new $85.0 million loan maturing in 2009 on Northridge Mall. The loan floats at LIBOR plus 2.0% for six months and then converts to a fixed rate loan at 4.94%.

On July 19, 2004, the Company placed a new $75.0 million fixed rate loan on Redmond Town Center. The new fixed rate loan bears interest at 4.81%. The proceeds were used to pay off the old $58.4 million loan and a $10.6 million loan at Washington Square. Both loans which were paid off had interest rates of 6.5%.

On July 30, 2004, the Company amended and expanded its revolving line of credit from $425.0 million to $1.0 billion and extended the maturity to July 30, 2007, plus a one year extension. The interest rate was reduced to 1.5% over LIBOR based on the Company's current leverage level.

On October 7, 2004, the Company placed an additional loan for $35.0 million at Washington Square. The loan will mature February 1, 2009 and the interest rate floats at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The proceeds from this loan paid off existing loans at Cascade Mall and Northpoint Plaza totaling $24.0 million at fixed interest rates of 6.5%.

C. Redevelopment and Development Activity

At Queens Center, the multi-phased $275 million redevelopment and expansion had its grand opening the weekend of November 19, 2004. The project increased the size of the center from 620,000 square feet to approximately 1 million square feet.

At Washington Square in suburban Portland, the Company is proceeding with an expansion project which consists of the addition of 80,000 square feet of shop space. The expansion is underway with substantial completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2005.

In Boulder, Colorado, the Company has received final approval from the City of Boulder's Planning Board for its proposal to transform Crossroads Mall into "Twenty Ninth Street"—an open-air retail, entertainment, restaurant and office district. Macerich has reached agreement with anchors, Century

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Theatres, Home Depot and Wild Oats Market. Wild Oats and Century will join existing anchor Foley's which is the remaining retailer from the original mall. Twenty Ninth Street is expected to represent approximately 816,000 square feet of GLA upon completion of the project.

The development of San Tan Village progresses. The 500 acre master planned Gilbert project will unfold during several phases of development which will be driven by market and retailers' needs. Upon full completion, San Tan Village is expected to represent approximately 3 million square feet of retail space. Phase I, featuring a 29 acre full service power center, will open a Wal-Mart in 2005 followed by a Sam's Club later in the year. Phase II represents an additional 308,000 square feet of gross leaseable area. Phase II is projected to open September 2005. The regional shopping center component of San Tan Village lies on 120 acres and will represent approximately 1.3 million square feet. Infrastructure improvements are underway. The entertainment district could open as early as 2006 followed by a projected fall 2007 opening for the majority of the balance of the center.

At NorthPark Center in Dallas, Texas, the joint venture is proceeding with an expansion project which consists of the addition of Nordstrom, AMC Theatres and new specialty retail space which will increase the size of the center from 1.3 million square feet to more than 1.9 million square feet. The project is being built in phases and is being managed by the Company's joint venture partner.

D. Dispositions

On December 16, 2004, the Company sold the Westbar property, a Phoenix area property that consisted of a collection of ground leases, a shopping center, and land for $47.5 million. The sale resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $6.8 million.

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2004 and 2003

Revenues

Minimum and percentage rents increased by 16.3% to $347.3 million in 2004 from $298.7 million in 2003. Approximately $11.7 million of the increase relates to the Same Centers, $0.8 million of the increase relates to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing, $7.4 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $10.1 million relates to the 2004 Acquisition Centers and $22.0 million relates to the Redevelopment and Development Centers, primarily Queens Center, La Encantada and Scottsdale 101 where phases of the developments have been completed. Additionally, these increases in minimum and percentage rents are offset by decreasing revenues of $3.4 million related to the Company's sale of a 49.9% interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

During 2001, the Company adopted SFAS 141. (See "Statement on Critical Accounting Policies"). The amortization of below market leases, which is recorded in minimum rents, increased to $9.2 million in 2004 from $6.1 million in 2003. The increase is primarily due to the 2003 Acquisition Center, 2004 Acquisition Centers and the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing.

Tenant recoveries increased to $159.0 million in 2004 from $152.7 in 2003. Approximately $0.1 million relates to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing,

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$3.4 million relates to the Redevelopment and Development Centers, primarily Queens Center, La Encantada and Scottsdale 101, $4.4 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center and $3.7 million relates to the 2004 Acquisition Centers. This is offset by a $3.8 million decrease due to a change in estimated recovery rates at the Same Centers and a $1.1 million decrease relating to the Company's sale of a 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

Management Companies

Revenues increased by 49.3% to $21.8 million in 2004 compared to $14.6 million in 2003 primarily due to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003 in accordance with FIN 46. Prior to July 1, 2003, the Macerich Management Company was accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Expenses

Shopping center and operating expenses increased to $165.0 million in 2004 compared to $151.3 million in 2003. The increase is a result of $4.6 million related to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $4.2 million due to the 2004 Acquisition Centers, $7.3 million related to the Redevelopment and Development Centers, primarily Queens Center, La Encantada and Scottsdale 101, $0.1 million related to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing and $5.3 million relating to the Same Centers due to increases in recoverable and non-recoverable expenses. This is offset by a decrease of non-recoverable expenses due to a write-off of a $6.4 million compensation liability and a $1.4 million decrease related to the Company's sale of a 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

Management Companies' Operating Expenses

Expenses increased by 21.2% to $38.3 million in 2004 from $31.6 million in 2003 primarily due to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003 in accordance with FIN 46. Prior to July 1, 2003, the Macerich Management Company was accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

REIT General and Administrative Expenses

REIT general and administrative expenses increased to $11.1 million in 2004 from $8.5 million in 2003, primarily due to increases in professional services and stock-based compensation expense.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased to $142.1 million in 2004 from $104.9 million in 2003. Approximately $3.3 million of the increase relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $7.8 million relates to the 2004 Acquisition Centers, $2.0 million relates to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003, $3.8 million relates to additional capital expenditures at the Same Centers and $8.5 million relates to Queens Center, La Encantada and Scottsdale 101. As a result of SFAS 141, an additional $12.9 million of depreciation and amortization was recorded for the twelve months ending December 31, 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 due to the reclassification of the purchase price of 2002, 2003 and 2004 acquisitions between buildings and into the value of in-place leases, tenant improvements and lease commissions all of which have shorter depreciable lives than buildings. This is offset by a $1.1 million decrease relating to the sale of 49.9% of the partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense increased to $146.3 million in 2004 from $130.7 million in 2003. Approximately $4.5 million of the increase relates to the refinancing of FlatIron Crossing on November 4, 2003, $4.8 million relates to the $250 million of unsecured notes issued on May 13, 2003, $5.3 million relates to increased borrowings on the Company's line of credit, $2.0 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $2.0 million relates to the 2004 Acquisition Centers and $8.7 million relates primarily to Queens Center, La Encantada and Scottsdale 101. These increases are offset by $2.0 million, which relates to the Company's sale of a 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera, $4.1 million relates to the payoff of the $196.5 million term loan on July 30, 2004, $2.5 million relates to the payoff of the 29th Street loan on February 3, 2004 and $5.9 million relates to other financing activity at the Same Centers. Capitalized interest was $8.9 million in 2004, down from $12.1 million in 2003.

Minority Interest

The minority interest represents the 19.5% weighted average interest of the Operating Partnership not owned by the Company during 2004. This compares to 20.74% not owned by the Company during 2003.

Equity in Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and Macerich Management Company

The income from unconsolidated joint ventures and the Macerich Management Company was $54.9 million for 2004, compared to income of $59.3 million in 2003. This decrease is primarily due to increased depreciation relating to SFAS 141 on the Joint Venture Acquisition Centers and consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003 in accordance with FIN 46. Prior to July 1, 2003, the Macerich Management Company was accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

In 2004, the Company recorded a loss from early extinguishment of debt of $1.6 million related to the payoff of a loan at one of the Redevelopment Centers and the payoff of the $196.8 million term loan.

Gain on Sale of Assets

In 2004, a gain of $0.9 million was recorded relating to land sales compared to $1.0 million of land sales in 2003. A gain of $12.4 million in 2003 represents primarily the Company's sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera on May 15, 2003 and the sale of the Shops at Gainey Village.

Discontinued Operations

In 2004, the $7.1 million gain on sale relates primarily to the sale of the Westbar property. The gain on sale of $22.0 million in 2003 relates primarily to the sale of Bristol Center on August 4, 2003.

Net Income Available to Common Stockholders

Primarily as a result of the sale of Bristol Center in 2003, the purchase of the 2003 Acquisition Center and the 2004 Acquisition Centers, the sale of 49.9% of the partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera, the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing, the change in depreciation expense due to SFAS 141, the redevelopment of Queens Center, the developments of La Encantada and Scottsdale 101 and the foregoing results, net income available to common stockholders decreased to $82.5 million in 2004 from $113.2 million in 2003.

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Operating Activities

Cash flow from operations was $194.4 million in 2004 compared to $202.8 million in 2003. The decrease is primarily due to the foregoing results at the Centers as mentioned above.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $479.3 million in 2004 compared to cash used in investing activities of $328.4 million in 2003. The change resulted primarily from the proceeds of $107.2 million received in 2003 from the sale of Paradise Village Gateway, the Shops at Gainey Village, Bristol Center and the 49.9% interest in the Village at Corte Madera which is offset by increased contributions to joint ventures and acquisitions of joint ventures, $291.5 million relating to the 2004 Acquisition Centers and by the Company's purchase of its joint venture partner's 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing on January 31, 2003.

Financing Activities

Cash flow provided by financing activities was $316.6 million in 2004 compared to cash flow provided by financing activities of $115.7 million in 2003. The 2004 increase compared to 2003 resulted primarily from $94.1 million of additional funding relating to Queens construction loan, the $85.0 million Northridge loan, the new $84.0 million loan at Fiesta Mall and increased borrowings under the Company's line of credit, which is offset by the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in FlatIron Crossing in January 2003, the $32.3 million funding of the Panorama loan in the first quarter of 2003 and increased dividends being paid in 2004 compared to 2003.

Funds From Operations

Primarily as a result of the factors mentioned above, Funds from Operations—Diluted increased 11.1% to $299.2 million in 2004 from $269.1 million in 2003. For the reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income available to common stockholders, see "Funds from Operations."

Comparison of Years Ended December 31, 2003 and 2002

Revenues

Minimum and percentage rents increased by 29.7% to $298.7 million in 2003 from $230.3 million in 2002. Approximately $60.1 million of the increase relates to the Westcor portfolio, $6.7 million of the increase relates to the 2002 Acquisition Center, $4.2 million relates to the Company acquiring 50% of its joint venture partner's interest in Panorama and $2.9 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center. Additionally, the Redevelopment Centers offset the increase in minimum and percentage rents by decreasing revenues by $1.0 million in 2003 compared to 2002 and a $5.3 million offset related to the Company's sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

During 2001, the Company adopted SFAS 141. (See "Statement on Critical Accounting Policies"). The amortization of below market leases, which is recorded in minimum rents, increased to $6.1 million in 2003 from $1.1 million in 2002. The increase is primarily due to a full year's amortization in 2003 from the acquisitions during 2002 compared to a partial year in 2002.

Tenant recoveries increased to $152.7 million in 2003 from $116.0 in 2002. Approximately $31.8 million relates to the Westcor portfolio, $3.9 million relates to the 2002 Acquisition Center, $4.7 million relates to

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the Same Centers, $1.9 million relates to Panorama Mall and $1.3 million relates to the 2003 Acquisition Center. This is offset by a $1.0 million decrease relating to the Redevelopment Centers and a $2.3 million decrease relating to the sale of 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

Management Companies

Revenues increased to $14.6 million in 2003 compared to $4.8 million in 2002. This is primarily a result of Macerich Management Company being accounted for under the equity method of accounting for all of 2002. Effective July 1, 2003, in accordance with FIN 46, the Company began consolidating Macerich Management Company. Additionally, the Westcor Management Companies were consolidated for an entire year in 2003 compared to a partial year of 2002, beginning July 27, 2002, effective with the Westcor portfolio acquisition.

Expenses

Shopping center and operating expenses increased to $151.3 million in 2003 compared to $113.8 million in 2002. The increase is a result of $30.3 million related to the Westcor Portfolio, the 2002 Acquisition Center accounted for $3.1 million of the increase in expenses, $1.6 million relates to Panorama Mall, $1.4 million relates to increased property taxes, recoverable expenses and bad debt expense at the Redevelopment Centers and $3.1 million represents increased property taxes, insurance and other recoverable and non-recoverable expenses at the Same Centers. This is offset by a $2.0 million decrease relating to the sale of 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

Management Companies' Operating Expenses

Expenses in 2003 are $31.6 million compared to $13.2 million in 2002. This is primarily a result of Macerich Management Company being accounted for under the equity method of accounting for all of 2002. Effective July 1, 2003, in accordance with FIN 46, the Company began consolidating Macerich Management Company. Additionally, the Westcor Management Companies were consolidated for an entire year in 2003 compared to a partial year of 2002, beginning July 26, 2002, effective with the Westcor portfolio acquisition.

REIT General and Administrative Expenses

REIT general and administrative expenses increased to $8.5 million in 2003 from $7.4 million in 2002, primarily due to increases in professional services and stock-based compensation expense.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization increased to $104.9 million in 2003 from $74.5 million in 2002. Approximately $1.6 million relates to additional capital costs at the Same Centers, $2.0 million relates to the 2002 Acquisition Center, $0.9 million relating to the 2003 Acquisition Center, $1.3 million relating to consolidating Macerich Management Company effective July 1, 2003, $0.4 million relates to Panorama Mall and $16.8 million relates to the Westcor portfolio. As a result of SFAS 141, an additional $9.5 million of depreciation and amortization was recorded based on a reclassification of the purchase price of the 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers and the Westcor portfolio between buildings and into the value of in-place leases, tenant improvements and lease commissions all of which have shorter depreciable lives than buildings. This is offset by a $1.9 million decrease relating to the sale of 49.9% of the partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense increased to $130.7 million in 2003 from $120.3 million in 2002. Approximately $16.8 million of the increase is related to the debt from the Westcor portfolio, $0.5 million from the 2002 Acquisition Center, $1.0 million relates to the new $32.3 million loan placed on Panorama Mall in January 2003 and $6.5 million is related to the $250.0 million of unsecured notes issued on May 13, 2003. In addition, the interest expense relating to the debentures paid off in December 2002 reduced interest expense by $8.6 million in 2003 compared to 2002 and the sale of 49.9% of the Company's partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera resulted in a decrease of $3.4 million compared to 2002. Capitalized interest was $12.1 million in 2003, up from $7.8 million in 2002 primarily due to the redevelopment and expansion of Queens Center.

Minority Interest

The minority interest represents the 20.3% weighted average interest of the Operating Partnership not owned by the Company during 2003. This compares to 24.7% not owned by the Company during 2002.

Equity in Income from Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and Macerich Management Companies

The income from unconsolidated joint ventures and the Macerich Management Companies was $59.3 million for 2003, compared to income of $43.0 million in 2002. $5.6 million was attributed to the acquisition of certain joint ventures in the Westcor portfolio and $0.5 million relating to the sale of a 49.9% partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera. Additionally in 2002, a loss of $11.3 million was included in unconsolidated joint ventures relating to the Company's investment in MerchantWired, LLC which included a $10.2 million write down of assets.

Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets

A gain of $12.4 million in 2003 represents $8.5 million from the Company's sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera on May 15, 2003, $2.8 million relates to the Company's sale of Gainey Village on June 6, 2003 and $1.0 million relates to gains on sales of peripheral land. This is compared to a loss of $3.8 million in 2002 representing primarily the write down of assets from the Company's various technology investments.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

In 2003, the Company recorded a loss from early extinguishment of debt of $0.2 million compared to $3.6 million in 2002.

Discontinued Operations

A gain of $22.0 million in 2003 relates to the gain on sale of Bristol Mall on August 4, 2003 of $22.2 million and $0.2 million relates to a loss on the Company's sale of its 67% interest in Paradise Village Gateway on January 2, 2003. This is compared to a gain of $26.1 million in 2002 as a result of the Company selling Boulder Plaza on March 19, 2002 and recognizing a gain on sale of $13.9 million and the Company recognizing a gain of $12.2 million as a result of the Company selling the former Montgomery Ward site at Pacific View Mall.

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Net Income Available to Common Stockholders

Primarily as a result of the purchase of the 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers, the Westcor portfolio, the Bristol, the Village at Corte Madera and Gainey Village sales, the issuance of $420.3 million of equity in November 2002 which was used to pay off debt, and the foregoing results, net income available to common stockholders increased to $113.2 million in 2003 from $61.0 million in 2002. In 2002, the sales of Boulder Plaza and the former Montgomery Ward site at Pacific View Mall resulting in a total gain of $26.1 million and significantly increased net income available to common stockholders for the year ending December 31, 2002.

Operating Activities

Cash flow from operations was $202.8 million in 2003 compared to $163.2 million in 2002. The increase is primarily due to the Westcor portfolio, the 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers and increased net operating income at the Centers as mentioned above.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was $328.4 million in 2003 compared to cash used in investing activities of $875.0 million in 2002. The change resulted primarily from the acquisitions of the Westcor portfolio and 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers, the Company's purchase of its joint venture partner's 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing, the Company's sale of 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera, an increase in equity of income of unconsolidated joint ventures due to the Westcor portfolio, the loss of $10.2 million in 2002 from the Company's investment in Merchant Wired, LLC and a $126.6 million increase in development, redevelopment and expansion of Centers primarily due to the Queens Center expansion. This is offset by $107.2 million of proceeds received from the sale of Paradise Village Gateway, the Shops at Gainey Village, Bristol Center and the 49.9% interest in the Village at Corte Madera and increased distributions from joint ventures primarily as a result of the Westcor portfolio.

Financing Activities

Cash flow provided by financing activities was $115.7 million in 2003 compared to cash flow provided by financing activities of $739.1 million in 2002. The change resulted primarily from the acquisitions of the Westcor portfolio in 2002 and the 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers, the construction loan at Queens Center of $101.3 million, the new loan of $32.2 million at Panorama Mall and the $250.0 million of unsecured notes issued on May 13, 2003. This is offset by $471.9 million of net proceeds from equity offerings in 2002 and a $108.0 million loan placed on the 2002 Acquisition Center.

Funds From Operations

Primarily as a result of the acquisitions of the Westcor portfolio, the purchase of the 2002 and 2003 Acquisition Centers and the other factors mentioned above, Funds from Operations—Diluted increased 38.3% to $269.1 million in 2003 from $194.6 million in 2002. For the reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income available to common stockholders, see "Funds from Operations."

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company intends to meet its short term liquidity requirements through cash generated from operations, working capital reserves, property secured borrowings, unsecured corporate borrowing and borrowing under the new revolving line of credit. The Company anticipates that revenues will continue to

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provide necessary funds for its operating expenses and debt service requirements, and to pay dividends to stockholders in accordance with REIT requirements. The Company anticipates that cash generated from operations, together with cash on hand, will be adequate to fund capital expenditures which will not be reimbursed by tenants, other than non-recurring capital expenditures. The following tables summarize capital expenditures incurred at the Centers for the twelve months ending December 31:

(Dollars in Millions)

Consolidated Centers:

  2004

  2003

  2002


Acquisitions of property and equipment   $301.1   $359.2   $934.1
Development, redevelopment and expansion of Centers   139.3   166.3   58.1
Renovations of Centers   21.2   21.7   3.4
Tenant allowances   10.9   7.3   12.4
Deferred leasing charges   16.8   15.2   14.4

  Total   $489.3   $569.7   $1,022.4

(Dollars in Millions)

Joint Ventures' (at Company's pro rata share) Centers:

  2004

  2003

  2002


Acquisitions of property and equipment(1)   $41.1   $(19.2)   $727.1
Development, redevelopment and expansion of Centers   6.6   17.6   7.1
Renovations of Centers   10.1   2.8   3.5
Tenant allowances   10.5   4.7   3.6
Deferred leasing charges   3.7   3.3   2.1

  Total   $72.0   $9.2   $743.4

(1)
Includes the Company's purchase of its joint venture partner's 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing on January 31, 2003.

Management expects similar levels to be incurred in future years for tenant allowances and deferred leasing charges and to incur between $150 million to $200 million in 2005 for development, redevelopment, expansion and renovations. Capital for major expenditures or major developments and redevelopments has been, and is expected to continue to be, obtained from equity or debt financings which include borrowings under the Company's line of credit and construction loans. However, many factors impact the Company's ability to access capital, such as its overall debt level, interest rates, interest coverage ratios and prevailing market conditions.

On December 23, 2004, the Company announced the $2.33 billion acquisition of Wilmorite which is expected to close in April 2005. The purchase price includes the assumption of approximately $878 million of existing debt. It is anticipated that a total of $320 million of convertible preferred units and common units will be issued. The Company has obtained a commitment to fund $950 million of the purchase price through a term loan and an acquisition loan. The balance of the purchase price will be funded from the Company's line of credit. Additionally, the Company may generate liquidity or reduce its capital requirement by bringing in a joint venture partner.

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On February 28, 2002, the Company issued 1,968,957 common shares with total net proceeds of $52.3 million. The proceeds from the sale of the common shares were used principally to finance a portion of the Queens Center expansion and redevelopment project and for general corporate purposes. The Queens Center expansion and redevelopment, which had its grand opening in November 2004, cost approximately $275 million. The Company has a $225.0 million construction loan which converts to a permanent loan at completion and stabilization, which is collateralized by the Queens Center property. Stabilization is expected to occur in 2005.

The Company believes that it will have access to the capital necessary to expand its business in accordance with its strategies for growth and maximizing Funds from Operations. The Company presently intends to obtain additional capital necessary for these purposes through a combination of debt or equity financings, joint ventures and the sale of non-core assets. The Company believes joint venture arrangements have in the past and may in the future provide an attractive alternative to other forms of financing, whether for acquisitions or other business opportunities.

The Company's total outstanding loan indebtedness at December 31, 2004 was $4.4 billion (including its pro rata share of joint venture debt). This equated to a debt to Total Market Capitalization (defined as total debt of the Company, including its pro rata share of joint venture debt, plus aggregate market value of outstanding shares of common stock, assuming full conversion of OP Units and preferred stock into common stock) ratio of approximately 47.7% at December 31, 2004. The majority of the Company's debt consists of fixed-rate conventional mortgages payable collateralized by individual properties.

The Company filed a shelf registration statement, effective June 6, 2002, to sell securities. The shelf registration was for a total of $1.0 billion of common stock, common stock warrant or common stock rights. The Company sold a total of 15.2 million shares of common stock under this shelf registration on November 27, 2002. The aggregate offering price of this transaction was approximately $440.2 million, leaving approximately $559.8 million available under the shelf registration statement. In addition, the Company filed another shelf registration statement, effective October 27, 2003, to sell up to $300 million of preferred stock.

The Company had a $425.0 million revolving line of credit. This revolving line of credit had a three-year term through July 26, 2005 with a one-year extension option. The interest rate fluctuated from LIBOR plus 1.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00% depending on the Company's overall leverage level. As of December 31, 2003, $319.0 million of borrowings were outstanding under this credit facility at an average interest rate of 3.69%. On July 30, 2004, the Company amended and expanded the revolving line of credit to $1.0 billion and extended the maturity to July 30, 2007 plus a one-year extension. The interest rate has been reduced to 1.50% over LIBOR based on the Company's current leverage level. The interest rate fluctuates from LIBOR plus 1.15% to LIBOR plus 1.70% depending on the Company's overall leverage level. As of December 31, 2004, $643.0 million of borrowings were outstanding at an average interest rate of 3.81%.

On May 13, 2003, the Company issued $250.0 million in unsecured notes maturing in May 2007 with a one-year extension option bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The proceeds were used to pay down and create more availability under the Company's line of credit. At December 31, 2004 and December 31,

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2003, the entire $250.0 million of notes were outstanding at an interest rate of 4.45%. In October 2003, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement which effectively fixed the interest rate at 4.45% from November 2003 to October 13, 2005.

The Company had $125.1 million of convertible subordinated debentures (the "Debentures") which matured December 15, 2002. On December 13, 2002, the Debentures were repaid in full, using the Company's revolving credit facility.

At December 31, 2004, the Company had cash and cash equivalents available of $72.1 million.

Funds From Operations

The Company uses Funds from Operations ("FFO") in addition to net income to report its operating and financial results and considers FFO and FFO-diluted as supplemental measures for the real estate industry and a supplement to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") measures. The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") defines FFO as net income (loss) (computed in accordance with GAAP, excluding gains (or losses) from extraordinary items and sales of depreciated operating properties, plus real estate related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures. Adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures are calculated to reflect FFO on the same basis. FFO and FFO on a fully diluted basis are useful to investors in comparing operating and financial results between periods. This is especially true since FFO excludes real estate depreciation and amortization, as the Company believes real estate values fluctuate based on market conditions rather than depreciating in value ratably on a straight-line basis over time. FFO on a fully diluted basis is one of the measures investors find most useful in measuring the dilutive impact of outstanding convertible securities. FFO does not represent cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP, should not be considered as an alternative to net income as defined by GAAP and is not indicative of cash available to fund all cash flow needs. FFO, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other real estate investment trusts. The reconciliation of FFO and FFO-diluted to net income available to common stockholders is provided below.

In compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission's Regulation G and Amended Item 10 of Regulation S-K relating to non-GAAP financial measures, the Company has revised its FFO definition as of January 1, 2003 and for all prior periods presented, to include gain or loss on sales of peripheral land, impairment of assets, losses on debt-related transactions and the effect of SFAS No. 141 to amortize the below market leases which are recorded in minimum rents. The Company's revised definition is in accordance with the definition provided by NAREIT.

The inclusion of gains (losses) on sales of peripheral land included in FFO for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000 were $4.4 million (including 3.5 million from joint ventures at pro rata), $1.4 million (including $0.4 million from joint ventures at pro rata), $2.5 million (including $2.4 million from joint ventures at pro rata), $0.3 million (including $0.1 million from joint ventures at pro rata), ($0.7) million (including ($0.7) million from joint ventures at pro rata), respectively.

FFO and FFO-diluted, for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001and 2000 have been restated to reflect the Company's share of impairment of assets and losses on debt-related transactions, the latter of

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which was previously reported as extraordinary items under GAAP. The Company's write-off of impairment of assets for 2002 was $13.3 million (including $10.2 million from joint ventures at pro rata). There were no write-offs of impairment of assets for the years ended December 31, 2001 or 2000. The Company's losses on debt-related transactions for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 were $3.6 million, $2.0 million and $0.5 million (including $0.2 million from joint ventures at pro rata), respectively.

The following reconciles net income available to common stockholders to FFO and FFO-diluted:

(amounts in thousands)

 
  2004
  2003
  2002
  2001
  2000
 
  Shares

  Amount

  Shares

  Amount

  Shares

  Amount

  Shares

  Amount

  Shares

  Amount


Net income—available to common stockholders       $82,493       $113,218       $60,965       $58,035       $37,971
Adjustments to reconcile net income to FFO—basic:                                        
  Minority interest       19,870       28,907       20,189       19,001       12,168
  (Gain) loss on sale or write-down of wholly-owned assets       (8,041)       (34,451)       (22,253)       (24,491)       2,773
  Add: Gain on land sales—consolidated assets       939       1,054       128       215      
  Less: Impairment writedown of consolidated assets                   (3,029)            
  (Gain) loss on sale or write-down of assets from unconsolidated entities (pro rata)       (3,353)       (155)       8,021       (191)       (235)
  Add: Gain (loss) on land sales—pro rata unconsolidated entities       3,464       387       2,403       123       (659)
  Less: Impairment writedown of pro rata unconsolidated entities                   (10,237)            
  Depreciation and amortization on wholly-owned centers       144,828       109,569       78,837       65,983       61,647
  Depreciation and amortization on joint ventures and from the management companies (pro rata)       61,060       45,133       37,355       28,077       24,472
  Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle—wholly-owned centers                               963
  Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle—pro rata unconsolidated entities                         128       787
  Less: depreciation on personal property and amortization of loan costs and interest rate caps       (11,228)       (9,346)       (7,463)       (4,969)       (5,106)

FFO—basic(1)   72,715   290,032   67,332   254,316   49,611   164,916   44,963   141,911   45,050   134,781
Additional adjustments to arrive at FFO—diluted:                                        
  Impact of convertible preferred stock   3,628   9,140   7,386   14,816   9,115   20,417   9,115   19,688   9,115   18,958
  Impact of stock options using the treasury method   384     480     456     (n/a antidilutive)   (n/a antidilutive)
  Impact of restricted stock using the treasury method   (n/a antidilutive)   (n/a antidilutive)   (n/a antidilutive)   (n/a antidilutive)   (n/a antidilutive)
  Impact of convertible debentures           3,833   9,310   4,824   11,773   5,154   12,542

  FFO—diluted(2)   76,727   $299,172   75,198   $269,132   63,015   $194,643   58,902   $173,372   59,319   $166,281

(1)
Calculated based upon basic net income as adjusted to reach basic FFO. As of December 31, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000, 14.2 million, 14.2 million, 13.7 million, 11.2 million and 11.2 million of OP Units and Westcor partnership units were outstanding, respectively.

(2)
The computation of FFO—diluted shares outstanding includes the effect of outstanding common stock options and restricted stock using the treasury method. The convertible debentures were dilutive for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 and were included in the FFO calculation. The convertible debentures were paid off in full on December 13, 2002. On February 25, 1998, the Company sold $100 million of its Series A Preferred Stock. On June 16, 1998, the Company sold $150 million of its Series B Preferred Stock. On September 9, 2003, 5.5 million shares of Series B Preferred Stock were converted into common shares. The preferred stock can be converted on a one-for-one basis for common stock. The preferred shares are assumed converted for purposes of 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000 FFO-diluted as they are dilutive to that calculation.

Straight-lining of Rents

Included in minimum rents were rents attributable to the accounting practice of straight-lining of rents. The amount of straight-lining of rents that impacted consolidated minimum rents was $1.0 million for 2004, $2.9 million for 2003, $1.2 million for 2002, $(0.1) million for 2001 and $0.9 million for 2000. Additionally, the Company recognized through equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures, its pro rata share of straight-lined rents of $1.0 million, $1.9 million, $2.3 million, $1.4 million and $2.2 million for 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. The increase in straight-lining of rents in 2003 and 2002 compared to 2001 is related to the acquisition of The Oaks and the Westcor portfolio in 2002. These are offset by decreases due to the Company structuring its new leases using rent increases tied to the change in CPI rather than using contractually fixed rent increases.

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Inflation

In the last three years, inflation has not had a significant impact on the Company because of a relatively low inflation rate. Most of the leases at the Centers have rent adjustments periodically through the lease term. These rent increases are either in fixed increments or based on using an annual multiple of increases in the CPI. In addition, about 5%-13% of the leases expire each year, which enables the Company to replace existing leases with new leases at higher base rents if the rents of the existing leases are below the then existing market rate. Additionally, historically the majority of the leases require the tenants to pay their pro rata share of operating expenses. Recently, the Company began entering into leases that require tenants to pay a stated amount for operating expenses, generally excluding property taxes, regardless of the expenses actually incurred at any center. This change shifts the burden of cost control to the Company.

Seasonality

The shopping center industry is seasonal in nature, particularly in the fourth quarter during the holiday season when retailer occupancy and retail sales are typically at their highest levels. In addition, shopping malls achieve a substantial portion of their specialty (temporary retailer) rents during the holiday season and the majority of percentage rent is recognized in the fourth quarter. As a result of the above and the implementation of Staff Accounting Bulletin 101, earnings are generally higher in the fourth quarter of each year.


Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Company's primary market risk exposure is interest rate risk. The Company has managed and will continue to manage interest rate risk by (1) maintaining a ratio of fixed rate, long-term debt to total debt such that variable rate exposure is kept at an acceptable level, (2) reducing interest rate exposure on certain long-term variable rate debt through the use of interest rate caps and/or swaps with appropriately matching maturities, (3) using treasury rate locks where appropriate to fix rates on anticipated debt transactions, and (4) taking advantage of favorable market conditions for long-term debt and/or equity.

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The following table sets forth information as of December 31, 2004 concerning the Company's long term debt obligations, including principal cash flows by scheduled maturity, weighted average interest rates and estimated fair value ("FV"):

(dollars in thousands)

   
 
  For the Years Ended December 31,

   
   
   
 
  2005

  2006

  2007

  2008

  2009

  Thereafter

  Total

  FV


CONSOLIDATED CENTERS:                            
Long term debt:                            
  Fixed rate   $32,858   $115,493   $117,124   $364,241   $250,684   $895,124   $1,775,524   $1,917,552
  Average interest rate   6.42%   6.40%   6.46%   6.48%   6.38%   6.10%   6.42%  
  Variable rate   182,898   117,931   958,280       195,487   1,454,596   1,454,596
  Average interest rate   3.05%   3.20%   3.95%       4.78%   3.89%  

Total debt—Consolidated Centers   $215,756   $233,424   $1,075,404   $364,241   $250,684   $1,090,611   $3,230,120   $3,372,148

JOINT VENTURE CENTERS:                            
(at Company's pro rata share:)                            
  Fixed rate   $80,912   $290,848   $127,226   $63,976   $221,304   $172,131   $956,397   $997,373
  Average interest rate   6.41%   6.40%   6.65%   6.77%   7.79%   7.85%   6.46%  
  Variable rate   18,302   155,412   545   458   16,154     190,871   190,871
  Average interest rate   2.82%   2.91%   3.67%   4.17%   4.17%     3.02%  

Total debt—Joint Ventures   $99,214   $446,260   $127,771   $64,434   $237,458   $172,131   $1,147,268   $1,188,244

The consolidated Centers' total fixed rate debt increased from $1.6 billion at December 31, 2003 to $1.8 billion at December 31, 2004. The average interest rate at December 31, 2003 and 2004 was 6.65% and 6.42%, respectively.

The consolidated Centers' total variable rate debt increased from $1.1 billion at December 31, 2003 to $1.5 billion at December 31, 2004. The average interest rate at December 31, 2003 and 2004 was 3.55% and 3.89%, respectively.

The Company's pro rata share of the Joint Venture Centers' fixed rate debt at December 31, 2003 and 2004 was $861.9 million and $956.4 million, respectively. The average interest rate increased from 6.40% in 2003 to 6.46% in 2004. The Company's pro rata share of the Joint Venture Centers' variable rate debt at December 31, 2003 and 2004 was $184.2 million and $190.9 million, respectively. The average interest rate increased from 1.88% in 2003 to 3.02% in 2004.

See "Item 2. Properties—Mortgage Debt" for additional information on new financing arrangements during 2004.

The Company uses derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business to manage or hedge interest rate risk and records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The Company requires that hedging derivative instruments are effective in reducing the risk exposure that they are designated to hedge. For derivative instruments associated with the hedge of an anticipated transaction, hedge effectiveness criteria also require that it be probable that the underlying transaction occurs. Any instrument that meets these hedging criteria, and other criteria required by SFAS 133, is formally designated as a hedge at the inception of the derivative contract. When the terms of an underlying transaction are modified resulting in some ineffectiveness, the portion of the change in the derivative fair value related to ineffectiveness from period to period will be included in net income. If any derivative instrument used for

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risk management does not meet the hedging criteria then it is marked-to-market each period, however, generally the Company intends for all derivative transactions to meet all the hedge criteria and qualify as hedges. The Company does not plan to enter into derivative transactions for speculative purposes.

On an ongoing quarterly basis, the Company adjusts its balance sheet to reflect the current fair value of its derivatives. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in income or comprehensive income, depending on whether the derivative is designated and effective as part of a hedged transaction. For derivatives that do not meet the cash flow hedging criteria, the Company reflects those on the balance sheet quarterly at fair value with the difference being reflected in income. To the extent that the change in value of a derivative does not perfectly offset the change in value of the instrument being hedged, the ineffective portion of the hedge is immediately recognized in income. Over time, the unrealized gains and losses held in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified to income. This reclassification occurs when the hedged items are also recognized in income. The Company has a policy of only entering into contracts with major financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors.

To determine the fair value of derivative instruments, the Company uses standard market conventions and techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models, and termination cost at each balance sheet date. All methods of assessing fair value result in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.

The $250.0 million variable rate debt maturing in 2007 has an interest rate swap agreement which effectively fixed the interest rate at 4.45% from November 2003 to October 13, 2005. The fair value of this swap agreement at December 31, 2004 was $1.9 million compared to $0.2 million at December 31, 2003.

The Company has an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $30.0 million on their loan at La Cumbre Plaza. This interest rate cap prevents the LIBOR interest rate from exceeding 7.12%. The fair value of this cap agreement at December 31, 2004 was zero.

The Company has an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $92.0 million on their $108.0 million loan on The Oaks. This interest rate cap prevents the LIBOR interest rate from exceeding 7.10%. The fair value of this cap agreement at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was zero.

The Company's East Mesa Land and Superstition Springs joint venture have an interest rate swap which converts $12.8 million of variable rate debt with a weighted average interest rate of 3.97% to a fixed rate of 5.39%. This swap has been designated as a hedge in accordance with SFAS No. 133. Additionally, interest rate caps were simultaneously sold to offset the effect of the interest rate cap agreements. These interest rate caps do not qualify for hedge accounting in accordance with SFAS 133.

In addition, the Company has assessed the market risk for its variable rate debt and believes that a 1% increase in interest rates would decrease future earnings and cash flows by approximately $13.9 million per year based on $1.4 billion outstanding of variable rate debt at December 31, 2004 which excludes the $250.0 million of debt which has been swapped to a fixed rate.

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The fair value of the Company's long term debt is estimated based on discounted cash flows at interest rates that management believes reflect the risks associated with long term debt of similar risk and duration.


Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Refer to the Index to Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules for the required information.


Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.


Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Based on their evaluation as of December 31, 2004, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.

Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures or its internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The Company's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended). The Company's management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004. In making this assessment, the Company's management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") in Internal Control—Integrated Framework. The Company's management has concluded that, as of December 31, 2004, its internal control over financial reporting is effective based on these criteria. The Company's independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte and Touche, LLP, have issued an audit report on the Company's assessment of our internal control over financial reporting, which is included herein.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
The Macerich Company
Santa Monica, California

We have audited management's assessment, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, that The Macerich Company and its subsidiaries (the "Company") maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management's assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

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

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

Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

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In our opinion, management's assessment that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004 of the Company and our report dated March 25, 2005 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedules.

Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Los Angeles, California

March 25, 2005

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2004 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal controls over financial reporting.


Item 9B. Other Information

None

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Part III

Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant

There is hereby incorporated by reference the information which appears under the captions "Information Regarding Nominees and Directors," "Executive Officers," "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance," "Audit Committee Matters" and "Code of Ethics" in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is responsive to the information required by this Item.


Item 11. Executive Compensation

There is hereby incorporated by reference the information which appears under the caption "Election of Directors" in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is responsive to the information required by this Item. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Report of the Compensation Committee on executive compensation and the Stock Performance Graph set forth therein shall not be incorporated by reference herein, in any of the Company's prior or future filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates such report or stock performance graph by reference therein and shall not be otherwise deemed filed under either of such Acts.


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

There is hereby incorporated by reference the information which appears under the captions "Principal Stockholders," "Information Regarding Nominees and Directors" and "Executive Officers" in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and is responsive to the information required by this Item.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The Company currently maintains two equity compensation plans for the granting of equity awards to directors, officers and employees: the 2003 Equity Incentive Plan ("2003 Plan") and the Eligible Directors' Deferred Compensation/Phantom Stock Plan ("Director Phantom Stock Plan"). Certain of the Company's outstanding stock awards were granted under other equity compensation plans which are no longer available for stock awards: the 1994 Eligible Directors' Stock Option Plan (the "Director Plan"), the Amended and Restated 1994 Incentive Plan (the "1994 Plan") and the 2000 Incentive Plan (the "2000 Plan").

Summary Table.    The following table sets forth, for each of the Company's equity compensation plans, the number of share of Common Stock subject to outstanding awards, the weighted-average exercise of

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outstanding options, and the number of shares remaining available for future award grants as of December 31, 2004.

Plan Category

  Number of shares of
Common Stock to be
issued upon exercise
of outstanding
options, warrants
and rights
(a)

  Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and
rights(1)
(b)

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


Equity Compensation Plans approved by stockholders   691,532(2)   $23.16   6,688,449(3)
Equity Compensation Plans not approved by stockholders   20,000(4)   $30.75   0(4)

Total   711,532       6,688,449

(1)
Weighted average exercise price of outstanding options; does not include stock units.

(2)
Represents 582,740 shares subject to outstanding options under the 1994 Plan, 2000 Plan and 2003 Plan and 92,292 shares underlying stock units, payable on a one-for-one basis, credited to stock unit accounts under the Director Phantom Stock Plan, and 16,500 shares subject to outstanding options under the Director Plan.

(3)
Of these shares, 5,802,247 were available for options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, stock units, stock bonuses, performance based awards, dividend equivalent rights and operating partnership units or other convertible or exchangeable units under the 2003 Plan, 139,846 were available for issuance under stock units under the Director Phantom Stock Plan and 746,356 were available for issuance under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

(4)
Represents 20,000 shares subject to outstanding options under the 2000 Plan. The 2000 Plan did not require approval of, and has not been approved by, the Company's stockholders. No additional awards will be made under the 2000 Plan. The 2000 Plan generally provided for the grant of options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, stock units, stock bonuses and dividend equivalent rights to employees, directors and consultants of the Company or its subsidiaries. The only awards that were granted under the 2000 Plan were stock options and restricted stock. The stock options granted generally expire not more than 10 years after the date of grant and vest in three equal annual installments, commencing on the first anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock grants generally vest over three years.


Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

There is hereby incorporated by reference the information which appears under the captions "Certain Transactions" in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

There is hereby incorporated by reference the information which appears under the captions "Principal Accountant Fees and Services" and "Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policy" in the Company's definitive proxy statement for its 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules

 
   
   
  Page


(a) and (c)   1.   Financial Statements of the Company    

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

71

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

72

 

 

 

 

Consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

73

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statements of operations of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

74

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statements of common stockholders' equity of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

75

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statements of cash flows of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

76

 

 

 

 

Notes to consolidated financial statements

 

77-109

 

 

2.

 

Financial Statements of Pacific Premier Retail Trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

110

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

111

 

 

 

 

Consolidated balance sheets of Pacific Premier Retail Trust as of December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

112

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statements of operations of Pacific Premier Retail Trust for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

113

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statements of stockholders' equity of Pacific Premier Retail Trust for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

114

 

 

 

 

Consolidated statements of cash flows of Pacific Premier Retail Trust for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

115

 

 

 

 

Notes to consolidated financial statements

 

116-125

 

 

3.

 

Financial Statements of SDG Macerich Properties, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

126

 

 

 

 

Balance sheets of SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003

 

127

 

 

 

 

Statements of operations of SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

128

 

 

 

 

Statements of cash flows of SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

129
             

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Statements of partners' equity of SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

 

130

 

 

 

 

Notes to financial statements

 

131-136

 

 

4.

 

Financial Statement Schedules

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule III—Real estate and accumulated depreciation of the Company

 

137-138

 

 

 

 

Schedule III—Real estate and accumulated depreciation of Pacific Premier Retail Trust

 

139-140

 

 

 

 

Schedule III—Real estate and accumulated depreciation of SDG Macerich Properties, L.P

 

141-142

(b)

 

1.

 

Exhibits

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Exhibit Index attached hereto is incorporated by reference under this item

 

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
The Macerich Company
Santa Monica, California

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of The Macerich Company (the "Company") as of December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations, common stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. Our audit also included the consolidated financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(4) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004. These consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial statement schedules are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial statement schedules based on our audit. The consolidated financial statements and the consolidated financial statement schedules of the Company for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 were audited by other auditors whose report, dated March 11, 2004, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements. We did not audit the consolidated financial statements or the consolidated financial statement schedule of SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. (the "Partnership"), the Company's investment in which is reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting. The Company's equity of $147,915,000 in the Partnership's net assets at December 31, 2004 and $16,499,000 in the Partnership's net income for year ended are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Such financial statements and financial statement schedule were audited by other auditors whose report has been furnished to us, and our opinion, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for the Partnership, is based solely on the report of such other auditors.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, based on our audit and the report of the other auditors, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, based on our audit and the report of the other auditors, such consolidated financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2004, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 25, 2005 expressed an unqualified opinion on management's assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting and an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

   

Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Los Angeles, California

 

March 25, 2005

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of The Macerich Company:

In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Macerich Company (the "Company") at December 31, 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(4) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule of the Company based on our audits. We did not audit the financial statements of SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. (the "Partnership"), the investment in which is reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting. The investment in the Partnership represents approximately 3.7% of the Company's consolidated total assets at December 31, 2003 and the equity in income, net of minority interest, represents approximately 12.5% and 22.6% of the related consolidated net income for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2003. Those statements were audited by other auditors whose report thereon has been furnished to us, and our opinion expressed herein, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for the Partnership, is based solely on the report of the other auditors. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits and the report of other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

   

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

 

Los Angeles, CA
March 11, 2004 except for Note 2, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets" as to which the date is March 11, 2005

 

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THE MACERICH COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
  December 31,

 
  2004

  2003


ASSETS        
Property, net   $3,574,553   $3,186,725
Cash and cash equivalents   72,114   40,356
Restricted cash   12,351   6,804
Tenant receivables, net   68,716   67,765
Deferred charges and other assets, net   280,694   231,392
Loans to unconsolidated joint ventures   6,643   29,237
Due from affiliates   3,502   5,406
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures   618,523   577,908

    Total assets   $4,637,096   $4,145,593


LIABILITIES, PREFERRED STOCK AND COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 
Mortgage notes payable:        
  Related parties   $141,782   $129,084
  Others   2,195,338   1,787,714

  Total   2,337,120   1,916,798
Bank notes payable   893,000   765,800
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   47,755   54,682
Other accrued liabilities   123,081   116,067
Preferred stock dividend payable   2,358   2,212

    Total liabilities   3,403,314   2,855,559

Minority interest   221,315   237,615

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)        
Series A cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock, $.01 par value, 3,627,131 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2003   98,934   98,934
Common stockholders' equity:        
  Common stock, $.01 par value, 145,000,000 shares authorized, 58,785,694 and 57,902,524 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively   586   578
  Additional paid-in capital   1,029,940   1,008,488
  Accumulated deficit   (103,489)   (38,541)
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   1,092   (2,335)
  Unamortized restricted stock   (14,596)   (14,705)

    Total common stockholders' equity   913,533   953,485

      Total liabilities, preferred stock and common stockholders' equity   $4,637,096   $4,145,593

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

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THE MACERICH COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 
  For the years ended December 31,

 
  2004

  2003

  2002


REVENUES:            
  Minimum rents   $329,689   $286,298   $219,537
  Percentage rents   17,654   12,427   10,735
  Tenant recoveries   159,005   152,696   115,993
  Management Companies   21,751   14,630   4,826
  Other   19,169   17,526   11,819

    Total revenues   547,268   483,577   362,910


EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Shopping center and operating expenses   164,983   151,325   113,808
  Management Companies' operating expenses   38,298   31,587   13,181
  REIT general and administrative expenses   11,077   8,482   7,435

    214,358   191,394   134,424

  Interest expense:            
    Related parties   5,800   5,689   5,815
    Others   140,527   125,018   114,473

    Total interest expense   146,327   130,707   120,288

  Depreciation and amortization   142,096   104,920   74,504
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures and the management companies   54,881   59,348   43,049
Gain (loss) on sale of assets   927   12,420   (3,820)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt   (1,642)   (170)   (3,605)

Income from continuing operations   98,653   128,154   69,318
Discontinued operations:            
  Gain on sale of assets   7,114   22,031   26,073
  Income from discontinued operations   5,736   6,756   6,180

Total from discontinued operations   12,850   28,787   32,253

Income before minority interest   111,503   156,941   101,571
Less: Minority interest   19,870   28,907   20,189

Net income   91,633   128,034   81,382
Less: Preferred dividends   9,140   14,816   20,417

Net income available to common stockholders   $82,493   $113,218   $60,965

Earnings per common share—basic:            
Income from continuing operations   $1.23   $1.68   $0.98
  Discontinued operations   0.18   0.43   0.65

Net income per share available to common stockholders   $1.41   $2.11   $1.63

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—basic   58,537,000   53,669,000   37,348,000

Earnings per common share—diluted:            
Income from continuing operations   $1.22   $1.71   $0.98
  Discontinued operations   0.18   0.38   0.64

Net income per share available to common stockholders   $1.40   $2.09   $1.62

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding—diluted   73,099,000   75,198,000   50,066,000

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

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THE MACERICH COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMMON STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 
  Common Stock
(# shares)

  Common Stock
Par Value

  Additional
Paid-in
Capital

  Accumulated
Earnings
(Deficit)

  Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income

  Unamortized
Restricted
Stock

  Total Common
Stockholders'
Equity


Balance December 31, 2001   33,981,946   $340   $366,349   ($4,944)   ($5,820)   ($6,971)   $348,954
Comprehensive income:                            
  Net income               81,382           81,382
  Reclassification of deferred losses                   1,328       1,328
  Interest rate swap agreement                   (319)       (319)
               
     
  Total comprehensive income               81,382   1,009       82,391
  Issuance costs           (23,390)               (23,390)
  Common stock offerings   17,148,957   172   495,100               495,272
  Issuance of restricted stock   262,082       7,748               7,748
  Unvested restricted stock   (262,082)                   (7,748)   (7,748)
  Restricted stock vested in 2002   152,967                   4,784   4,784
  Exercise of stock options   207,059   2   4,254               4,256
  Distributions paid $(2.22) per share               (79,891)           (79,891)
  Preferred dividends               (20,417)           (20,417)
  Adjustment to reflect minority interest on a pro rata basis according to year end ownership percentage of Operating Partnership           (14,161)               (14,161)

Balance December 31, 2002   51,490,929   514   835,900   (23,870)   (4,811)   (9,935)   797,798
Comprehensive income:                            
  Net income               128,034           128,034
  Reclassification of deferred losses                   1,328       1,328
  Interest rate swap agreement                   1,148       1,148
               
     
  Total comprehensive income               128,034   2,476       130,510
  Issuance costs           (254)               (254)
  Issuance of restricted stock   374,846   4   12,262               12,266
  Unvested restricted stock   (374,846)   (4)               (12,262)   (12,266)
  Restricted stock vested in 2003   214,641   2               7,492   7,494
  Exercise of stock options   519,954   5   10,981               10,986
  Distributions paid $(2.32) per share               (127,889)           (127,889)
  Preferred dividends               (14,816)           (14,816)
  Conversion of OP Units to common stock   190,000   2   6,937               6,939
  Conversion of Series B Preferred Stock to common stock   5,487,000   55   148,347               148,402
  Adjustment to reflect minority interest on a pro rata basis according to year end ownership percentage of Operating Partnership           (5,685)               (5,685)

Balance December 31, 2003   57,902,524   578   1,008,488   (38,541)   (2,335)   (14,705)   953,485
Comprehensive income:                            
  Net income               91,633           91,633
  Reclassification of deferred losses                   1,351       1,351
  Interest rate swap agreement                   2,076       2,076
               
     
  Total comprehensive income               91,633   3,427       95,060
  Issuance of restricted stock   153,692   2   8,282               8,284
  Unvested restricted stock   (153,692)   (2)               (8,282)   (8,284)
  Restricted stock vested in 2004   320,114   3               8,391   8,394
  Exercise of stock options   465,984   5   9,509               9,514
  Issuance of phantom stock   17,862       795               795
  Distributions paid $(2.48) per share               (147,441)           (147,441)
  Preferred dividends               (9,140)           (9,140)
  Conversion of OP Units to common stock   79,210       1,785               1,785
  Adjustment to reflect minority interest on a pro rata basis according to year end ownership percentage of Operating Partnership           1,081               1,081

Balance December 31, 2004   58,785,694   $586   $1,029,940   ($103,489)   $1,092   ($14,596)   $913,533

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

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THE MACERICH COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  For the years ended December 31,

 
  2004

  2003

  2002


Cash flows from operating activities:            
  Net income-available to common stockholders   $82,493   $113,218   $60,965
  Preferred dividends   9,140   14,816   20,417

  Net income   91,633   128,034   81,382

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:            
  Loss on early extinguishment of debt   1,642   155   3,605
  (Gain) loss on sale of assets   (927)   (12,420)   3,820
  Discontinued operations gain on sale of assets   (7,114)   (22,031)   (26,073)
  Depreciation and amortization   146,378   109,029   78,837
  Amortization of net premium on trust deed note payable   (805)   (2,235)   (1,070)
  Minority interest   19,870   28,907   20,189
  Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures and the management companies   (54,881)   (59,348)   (43,049)
  Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:            
    Tenant receivables, net   (951)   (21,207)   (5,204)
    Other assets   (12,162)   (7,573)   111
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses   (3,678)   20,267   4,394
    Due to affiliates   1,904   (4,088)   (2,316)
    Other accrued liabilities   13,324   48,276   48,368
    Accrued preferred stock dividend   146   (2,983)   182

      Total adjustments   102,746   74,749   81,794

  Net cash provided by operating activities   194,379   202,783   163,176

Cash flows from investing activities:            
  Acquisitions of property and property improvements   (369,279)   (167,643)   (487,325)
  Development, redevelopment and expansion of centers   (139,292)   (166,309)   (58,062)
  Renovations of centers   (21,241)   (21,718)   (3,403)
  Tenant allowances   (10,875)   (7,265)   (7,818)
  Deferred leasing charges   (16,822)   (15,214)   (7,352)
  Distributions from joint ventures   93,031   59,825   74,107
  Contributions to joint ventures   (41,913)   (44,714)   (8,680)
  Acquisitions of joint ventures   (36,538)   (68,320)   (363,459)
  Repayments from (loans to) unconsolidated joint ventures   22,594   (704)   (28,533)
  Proceeds from sale of assets   46,630   107,177   15,316
  Restricted cash   (5,547)   (3,487)   177

  Net cash used in investing activities   (479,252)   (328,372)   (875,032)

Cash flows from financing activities:            
  Proceeds from mortgages, notes and debentures payable   770,306   646,429   1,295,390
  Payments on mortgages, notes and debentures payable   (276,003)   (373,965)   (889,045)
  Deferred financing costs   (8,723)   (3,326)   (14,361)
  Net proceeds from equity offerings       471,882
  Exercise of common stock options   9,514   10,986   4,256
  Dividends and distributions   (169,323)   (149,605)   (108,583)
  Dividends to preferred stockholders   (9,140)   (14,816)   (20,417)

  Net cash provided by financing activities   316,631   115,703   739,122

  Net increase (decrease) in cash   31,758   (9,886)   27,266
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   40,356   50,242   22,976

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $72,114   $40,356   $50,242

Supplemental cash flow information:            
  Cash payment for interest, net of amounts capitalized   $140,552   $138,067   $125,949

Non-cash transactions:            
  Acquisition of property by assumption of debt   $54,023     $373,452

  Acquisition of property by issuance of operating partnership units     $30,201   $90,597

  Acquisition of property by assumption of joint venture debt     $180,000  

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

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THE MACERICH COMPANY

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

1.    Organization and Basis of Presentation:

The Macerich Company (the "Company") is involved in the acquisition, ownership, development, redevelopment, management and leasing of regional and community shopping centers (the "Centers") located throughout the United States.

The Company commenced operations effective with the completion of its initial public offering (the "IPO") on March 16, 1994. The Company is the sole general partner of and assuming conversion of the preferred units, holds a 81% ownership interest in The Macerich Partnership, L. P. (the "Operating Partnership"). The interests in the Operating Partnership are known as OP Units. OP Units not held by the Company are redeemable, subject to certain restrictions, on a one-for-one basis for the Company's common stock or cash at the Company's option.

The Company was organized to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The 19% limited partnership interest of the Operating Partnership not owned by the Company is reflected in these financial statements as minority interest.

The property management, leasing and redevelopment of the Company's portfolio is provided by the Company's management companies, Macerich Property Management Company, LLC, ("MPMC, LLC") a single-member Delaware limited liability company, Macerich Management Company, a California corporation, Westcor Partners, LLC, a single member Arizona limited liability company, Macerich Westcor Management, LLC, a single member Delaware limited liability company and Westcor Partners of Colorado, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company. The three Westcor management companies are collectively referred to as the "Westcor Management Companies."

Basis Of Presentation:

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Operating Partnership. Investments in which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, but does not hold a controlling interest are accounted for under the equity method of accounting and are reflected as "Investment in Joint Ventures." Effective July 1, 2003, the Company began consolidating the accounts of Macerich Management Company, in accordance with FIN 46 (See Note 2). Effective July 26, 2002, concurrent with the acquisition of the Westcor portfolio, (See Note 4), the Company began consolidating the accounts of the Westcor Management Companies. Prior to July 1, 2003, the Company accounted for Macerich Management Company under the equity method of accounting. The use of the term "Macerich Management Company" refers to Macerich Management Company prior to July 1, 2003 when their accounts were reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements under the equity method of accounting.

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All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents, for which cost approximates fair value. Restricted cash includes impounds of property taxes and other capital reserves required under the loan agreements.

Tenant Receivables:

Included in tenant receivables are allowances for doubtful accounts of $5,604 and $4,177 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Also included in tenant receivables are accrued percentage rents of $7,174 and $5,057 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Revenues:

Minimum rental revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related lease. The difference between the amount of rent due in a year and the amount recorded as rental income is referred to as the "straight-lining of rent adjustment." Rental income was decreased by $1,864 in 2004, increased by $2,887 in 2003 and increased by $1,173 in 2002 due to the straight-lining of rent adjustment. Percentage rents are recognized and accrued when tenants' specified sales targets have been met.

Estimated recoveries from tenants for real estate taxes, insurance and other shopping center operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable expenses are incurred.

The Macerich and Westcor management companies provide property management, leasing, corporate, development, redevelopment and acquisition services to affiliated and non-affiliated shopping centers. In consideration for these services, the Macerich and Westcor management companies receive monthly management fees generally ranging from 1.5% to 6% of the gross monthly rental revenue of the properties managed.

Property:

Costs related to the development, redevelopment, construction and improvement of properties are capitalized. Interest incurred or imputed on development, redevelopment and construction projects is capitalized until construction is substantially complete.

Maintenance and repairs expenses are charged to operations as incurred. Costs for major replacements and betterments, which includes HVAC equipment, roofs, parking lots, etc. are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Gains and losses are recognized upon disposal or retirement of the related assets and are reflected in earnings.

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Property is recorded at cost and is depreciated using a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:


Buildings and improvements   5-40 years
Tenant improvements   initial term of related lease
Equipment and furnishings   5-7 years

The Company accounts for all acquisitions entered into subsequent to June 30, 2001 in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 141, Business Combinations ("SFAS 141"). The Company will first determine the value of the land and buildings utilizing an "as if vacant" methodology. The Company will then assign a fair value to any debt assumed at acquisition. The balance of the purchase price will be allocated to tenant improvements and identifiable intangible assets or liabilities. Tenant improvements represent the tangible assets associated with the existing leases valued on a fair market value basis at acquisition date prorated over the remaining lease terms. The tenant improvements are classified as an asset under real estate investments and are depreciated over the remaining lease terms. Identifiable intangible assets and liabilities relate to the value of in-place operating leases which come in three forms: (i) origination value, which represents the value associated with "cost avoidance" of acquiring in-place leases, such as lease commissions paid under terms generally experienced in our markets; (ii) value of in-place leases, which represents the estimated loss of revenue and of costs incurred for the period required to lease the "assumed vacant" property to the occupancy level when purchased; and (iii) above or below market value of in-place leases, which represents the difference between the contractual rents and market rents at the time of the acquisition, discounted for tenant credit risks. Origination value is recorded as an other asset and is amortized over the remaining lease terms. Value of in-place leases is recorded as an other asset and amortized over the remaining lease term plus an estimate of renewal of the acquired leases. Above or below market leases are classified as an other asset or liability, depending on whether the contractual terms are above or below market, and the asset or liability is amortized to rental revenue over the remaining terms of the leases.

When the Company acquires real estate properties, the Company allocates the components of these acquisitions using relative fair values computed using its estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions impact the amount of costs allocated between various components as well as the amount of costs assigned to individual properties in multiple property acquisitions. These allocations also impact depreciation expense, rental revenues and gains or losses recorded on future sales of properties.

Generally, the Company engages a valuation firm to assist with the allocation.

The Company adopted SFAS 144 on January 1, 2002 which addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets.

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The Company assesses whether there has been an impairment in the value of its long-lived assets by considering factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. Such factors include the tenants' ability to perform their duties and pay rent under the terms of the leases. The determination of recoverability is made based upon the estimated undiscounted future net cash flows, excluding interest expense. The amount of impairment loss, if any, is determined by comparing the fair value, as determined by a discounted cash flows analysis, with the carrying value of the related assets. Long-lived assets classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Management believes no such impairment has occurred in its net property carrying values at December 31, 2004 and 2003.

Deferred Charges:

Costs relating to obtaining tenant leases are deferred and amortized over the initial term of the agreement using the straight-line method. Cost relating to financing of shopping center properties are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. In-place lease values are amortized over the remaining lease term plus an estimate of renewal. Leasing commissions and legal costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the individual lease years. The range of the terms of the agreements are as follows:


Deferred lease costs   1-15 years
Deferred financing costs   1-15 years
In-place lease values   Remaining lease term plus an estimate for renewal (weighted average 17 years)
Leasing commissions and legal costs   5-10 years

Income Taxes:

The Company elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 1994. To qualify as a REIT, the Company must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. It is management's current intention to adhere to these requirements and maintain the Company's REIT status. As a REIT, the Company generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on net income it distributes currently to its stockholders. As such, no provision for federal income taxes has been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. If the Company fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, then it will be subject to federal income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if the Company qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Company may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income, if any.

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The Company has made Taxable REIT Subsidiary elections for all of its corporate subsidiaries other than its Qualified REIT Subsidiaries. The elections, effective for the year beginning January 1, 2001 and future years, were made pursuant to section 856(l) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company's Taxable REIT Subsidiaries are subject to corporate level income taxes which are provided for in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Each partner is taxed individually on its share of partnership income or loss, and accordingly, no provision for federal and state income tax is provided for the Operating Partnership in the consolidated financial statements.

The following table reconciles net income available to common stockholders to taxable income available to common stockholders for the years ended December 31:

 
  2004

  2003

  2002


Net income available to common stockholders   $82,493   $113,218   $60,965
  Add: Book depreciation and amortization available to common stockholders   117,882   73,343   49,113
  Less: Tax depreciation and amortization available to common stockholders   (101,122)   (90,989)   (44,463)
    Book/tax difference on gain on divestiture of real estate   (3,383)   (19,255)   (9,377)
    Book/tax difference related to SFAS 141 purchase price allocation and market value debt adjustment (excluding SFAS 141 depreciation and amortization)   (12,436)   (7,523)   (2,683)
    Other book/tax differences, net(1)   (3,529)   1,571   3,096

Taxable income available to common stockholders   $79,905   $70,365   $56,651

(1)
Primarily due to rent, stock option exercises deductible for tax purposes and investments in unconsolidated joint ventures and Taxable REIT Subsidiaries.

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For income tax purposes, distributions paid to common stockholders consist of ordinary income, capital gains, unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain and return of capital or a combination thereof. The following table details the components of the distributions for the years ended December 31:

 
  2004

   
  2003

   
  2002

   

Ordinary income   $1.58   63.7%   $1.57   67.7%   $1.67   75.2%
Capital gains   $0.03   1.2%   $0.04   1.6%   $0.03   1.3%
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain   $0.00   0.0%   $0.08   3.3%     0.0%
Return of capital   $0.87   35.1%   $0.63   27.4%   $0.52   23.5%

Dividends paid or payable   $2.48   100.0%   $2.32   100.0%   $2.22   100.0%

Reclassifications:

Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2002 and 2003 consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2004 consolidated financial statements presentation.

Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets:

In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS 144"). SFAS 144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. This statement supersedes SFAS 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" ("SFAS 121"). SFAS 144 establishes a single accounting model, based on the framework established in SFAS 121, for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale. The Company adopted SFAS 144 on January 1, 2002. The Company sold Boulder Plaza on March 19, 2002 and in accordance with SFAS 144 the results of Boulder Plaza for the periods from January 1, 2002 to March 19, 2002, have been reclassified into "discontinued operations" on the consolidated statements of operations. Total revenues associated with Boulder Plaza were $495 for the period January 1, 2002 to March 19, 2002. The Company sold Paradise Village Gateway, which was acquired on July 26, 2002, on January 2, 2003 and recorded a loss on sale of $0.2 million for the twelve months ending December 31, 2003. Total revenue associated with Paradise Village Gateway for the period ending December 31, 2002 was $2,356. Additionally, the Company sold Bristol Center on August 4, 2003, and the results from the period January 1, 2003 to August 4, 2003 and for the year ended December 31, 2002 have been reclassified to discontinued operations. The sale of Bristol Center resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $22.2 million in 2003. Total revenues associated with Bristol Center were $2,523 for the period from January 1, 2003 to August 4, 2003 and $3,966 for the year ended December 31, 2002.

The Company sold Westbar on December 16, 2004, and the results for the period January 1, 2004 to December 16, 2004 and for the year ended December 31, 2003 and for the period July 26, 2002 to December 31, 2002 have been reclassified to discontinued operations. The sale of Westbar resulted in a

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gain on sale of asset of $6,835. Total revenues associated with Westbar was approximately $4,784 for the period January 1, 2004 to December 16, 2004 and $5,738 for the year ended December 31, 2003 and $2,066 for the period July 26, 2002 to December 31, 2002.

Additionally, the results of Crossroads Mall in Oklahoma for the twelve months ending December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 have been reclassified to discontinued operations. The Company has identified this asset for disposition. Total revenues associated with Crossroads Mall were approximately $11,227, $12,249 and $11,798 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Early Extinguishment of Debt:

In May 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of SFAS Nos. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of SFAS 13, and Technical Corrections" ("SFAS 145"), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002. SFAS 145 rescinds SFAS 4, SFAS 44 and SFAS 64 and amends SFAS 13 to modify the accounting for sales-leaseback transactions. SFAS 4 required the classification of gains and losses resulting from extinguishments of debt to be classified as extraordinary items. In accordance with SFAS 145, the Company has reclassified losses from early extinguishment of debt from extraordinary items to continuing operations. Accordingly, the Company reclassified a loss of approximately $3,605 for the year ended December 31, 2002.

Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation Number ("FIN") 46—Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities

In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities—an interpretation of ARB No. 51." FIN 46 addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities, which have one or both of the following characteristics: 1) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, which is provided through other interests that will absorb some or all of the expected losses of the entity, and 2) the equity investors lack an essential characteristic of a controlling financial interest. FIN 46 was effective immediately for all variable interest entities acquired after January 31, 2003 and for the first fiscal year or interim period beginning after June 15, 2003 for variable interest entities in which an enterprise holds a variable interest that was acquired before February 1, 2003. In December 2003, the FASB deferred the effective date of FIN 46 for variable interests acquired before February 1, 2003 to the first reporting period ending after March 15, 2004. The Company has adopted the provisions of FIN 46 for all non-special purpose entities created after February 1, 2003, and the Company has determined that FIN 46 does not apply to its investments in such entities or that such entities are not variable interest entities. In considering investments in joint ventures made prior to February 1, 2003, the Company adopted the provisions of FIN 46. As a result, the adoption of FIN 46 did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements. Effective July 1, 2003, the Company has consolidated Macerich Management Company ("MMC"), in accordance with FIN 46. Consolidating MMC did not have a

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material impact on the consolidated financial statements. Prior to July 1, 2003, MMC was accounted for under the equity method in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement 123 (revised), "Share-Based Payment" ("FAS 123(R)"). FAS 123(R) requires that all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. The new standard will be effective in the first reporting period ending after June 15, 2005. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.

In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement 153 ("FAS 153"), "Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets—an amendment of APB Opinion No. 29." The guidance in APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions, is based on the principle that exchanges of nonmonetary assets should be measured based on the fair value of the assets exchanged. The guidance in that Opinion, however, included certain exceptions to that principle. FAS 153 amends Opinion 29 to eliminate the exception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replaces it with a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. FAS 153 will be effective in the first reporting period ending after June 15, 2005. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.

On February 7, 2005, the SEC staff published certain views concerning the accounting by lessees for leasehold improvements, rent holidays, lessor funding of lessee expenditures and other tenant inducements. Although the application of these views to lessors was not specified by the SEC and a formal accounting standard modifying existing practice on these items has not been issued or proposed, the Company has conducted a detailed evaluation of its accounting relative to such items. The Company believes that our leases with our tenants that provide that leasehold improvements that the Company funds represent fixed assets that the Company owns and controls and that leases with such arrangements are properly accounted for as commencing at the completion of construction of such assets. On tenant leases that do not provide for landlord funding but rather provide for tenant funded construction and furnishing of the leased premises prior to the formal commencement of the lease the Company has concluded that the cumulative incremental straight-line rental revenue that would have been recognized on such leases if it had commenced with the turn-over of such space rather than the lease-specified commencement date to be immaterial to current and previous periods. Beginning on January 1, 2005, the Company will begin recognition of straight-line rental revenue on this accelerated basis for all new leases. This is not expected to have a material effect on future periods and will have no effect on periodic or cumulative cash flows to be received pursuant to a tenant lease.

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

To meet the reporting requirement of SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," the Company calculates the fair value of financial instruments and includes this additional information in the notes to consolidated financial statements when the fair value is different than the carrying value of those financial instruments. When the fair value reasonably approximates the carrying value, no additional disclosure is made. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

In accordance with SFAS 133—"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities", the Company recognizes all derivatives in the consolidated financial statements and measures the derivatives at fair value. The Company uses derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business to manage or hedge interest rate risk. The Company requires that hedging derivative instruments are effective in reducing the risk exposure that they are designated to hedge. For derivative instruments associated with the hedge of an anticipated transaction, hedge effectiveness criteria also require that it be probable that the underlying transaction occurs. Any instrument that meets these cash flow hedging criteria, and other criteria required by SFAS 133, is formally designated as a hedge at the inception of the derivative contract. When the terms of an underlying transaction are modified resulting in some ineffectiveness, the portion of the change in the derivative fair value related to ineffectiveness from period to period will be included in net income. If any derivative instrument used for risk management does not meet the hedging criteria then it is marked-to-market each period, however, generally the Company intends for its derivative transactions to meet all the hedge criteria and qualify as hedges.

On an ongoing quarterly basis, the Company adjusts its balance sheet to reflect the current fair value of its derivatives. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in income or comprehensive income, depending on whether the derivative is designated and effective as part of a hedged transaction. For derivatives that do not meet the cash flow hedging criteria, the Company reflects those on the balance sheet quarterly at fair value with the difference being reflected in income. To the extent that the change in value of a derivative does not perfectly offset the change in value of the instrument being hedged, the ineffective portion of the hedge is immediately recognized in income. There was no ineffective portions in 2004, 2003 or 2002. Over time, the unrealized gains and losses held in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified to income. This reclassification occurs when the hedged items are also recognized in income. The Company has a policy of only entering into contracts with major financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors.

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To determine the fair value of derivative instruments, the Company uses standard market conventions and techniques such as discounted cash flow anlaysis, option pricing models, and termination cost at each balance sheet date. All methods of assessing fair value result in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.

Interest rate cap agreements were purchased by the Company from third parties to hedge the risk of interest rate increases on some of the Company's variable rate debt. Payments received as a result of the cap agreements are recorded as a reduction of interest expense. The fair value of the cap agreements are included in deferred charges. The fair value of these caps would vary with fluctuations in interest rates. The Company would be exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by these counter parties to the financial instruments; however, management does not anticipate nonperformance by the counter parties.

As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company had $4,109 and $5,460 reflected in other comprehensive income related to treasury rate locks settled in prior years, respectively. The Company reclassified $1,351, $1,328 and $1,328 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, related to treasury rate lock transactions settled in prior years from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings. It is anticipated that a similar amount will be reclassified in 2005. Additionally, the Company recorded other comprehensive income (loss) of $245, $1,148 and ($319) related to the mark to market of interest rate swap agreements for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The amount of other comprehensive income expected for 2005 from these interest rate caps and interest rate swap agreements are entirely dependent on interest rates and cannot be estimated. The interest rate caps and interest rate swap transactions are described below.

The $250,000 variable rate debt maturing in 2007 (See—Note 7) has an interest rate swap agreement which effectively fixed the interest rate at 4.45% from November 2003 to October 13, 2005. The fair value of this swap agreement is reflected in other comprehensive income and the fair value at December 31, 2004 and 2003 is $1,900 and $228, respectively.

The Company has an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $30,000 on their loan at La Cumbre Plaza (See—Note 6). This interest rate cap prevents the interest rate from exceeding 7.12%. The fair value of this cap agreement at December 31, 2004 was zero.

The Company has an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $92,000 on their $108,000 loan on The Oaks (See—Note 6). This interest rate cap prevents the interest rate from exceeding 7.10%. The fair value of this cap agreement at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was zero.

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Earnings Per Share ("EPS"):

The computation of basic earnings per share is based on net income and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. The computation of diluted earnings per share includes the effect of outstanding restricted stock and common stock options calculated using the Treasury stock method. The OP Units not held by the Company have been included in the diluted EPS calculation since they are redeemable on a one-for-one basis. The following table reconciles the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation:

(In thousands, except per share data)

 
  For the years ended

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
  2002

 
  2004

  2003

 
  Net Income

   
   
 
  Net Income

  Shares

  Per Share

  Net Income

  Shares

  Per Share

  Shares

  Per Share


Net income   $91,633           $128,034           $81,382        
Less: Preferred stock dividends   9,140           14,816           20,417        

Basic EPS:                                    
Net income available to common stockholders   $82,493   58,537   $1.41   $113,218   53,669   $2.11   $60,965   37,348   $1.63
Diluted EPS:                                    
  Conversion of OP units   19,870   14,178       28,907   13,663       20,189   12,263    
  Employee stock options     384         480         455    
Restricted stock   n/a—antidilutive for EPS   n/a—antidilutive for EPS   n/a—antidilutive for EPS
  Convertible preferred stock   n/a—antidilutive for EPS   14,816   7,386       n/a—antidilutive for EPS
  Convertible debentures                   n/a—antidilutive for EPS

Net income available to common stockholders   $102,363   73,099   $1.40   $156,941   75,198   $2.09   $81,154   50,066   $1.62

The minority interest as reflected in the Company's consolidated statements of operations has been allocated for EPS calculations as follows:

 
  2004

  2003

  2002


Income from continuing operations   $17,364   $23,066   $12,223
Discontinued operations:            
  Gain on sale of assets   1,387   4,470   6,440
  Income from discontinued operations   1,119   1,371   1,526

Total   $19,870   $28,907   $20,189

Concentration of Risk:

The Company maintains its cash accounts in a number of commercial banks. Accounts at these banks are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to $100. At various times during the year, the Company had deposits in excess of the FDIC insurance limit.

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No Center or tenant generated more than 10% of total revenues during 2004, 2003 or 2002.

The Centers derived approximately 93.8%, 93.6% and 93.3% of their total minimum rents for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, from Mall and Freestanding Stores. The Limited represented 3.6%, 4.3% and 5.1% of total minimum rents in place as of December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, and no other retailer represented more than 3.2%, 3.2% and 4.0% of total minimum rents as of December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Management Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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 period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the twelve months ending December 31, 2004, the Company changed its estimate for common area expense recoveries applicable to prior periods. This change in estimate resulted in a $4,129 charge for the twelve months ending December 31, 2004.

3.    Investments In Unconsolidated Joint Ventures and the Macerich Management Company:

The following are the Company's investments in various joint ventures or properties jointly owned with third parties. The Operating Partnership's interest in each joint venture as of December 31, 2004 is as follows:

Joint Venture

  The Operating Partnership's Ownership %


Biltmore Shopping Center Partners LLC   50%
Corte Madera Village, LLC   50.1%
Macerich Northwestern Associates   50%
NorthPark Partners, LP   50%
NorthPark Land Partners, LP   50%
Pacific Premier Retail Trust   51%
SDG Macerich Properties, L.P.   50%
WM Inland, L.L.C.   50%
West Acres Development, LLP   19%

Westcor Joint Ventures:

 

 
  Regional Malls:    
   
East Mesa Mall, L.L.C.—Superstition Springs Center

 

33.3%
     

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    New River Associates—Arrowhead Towne Center   33.3%
    Scottsdale Fashion Square Partnership   50%
    Desert Sky Mall—Tenants in Common   50%
 
Other Properties/Affiliated Companies:

 

 
    Arrowhead Festival L.L.C.   5%
    Camelback Colonnade Associates Limited Partnership   75%
    Chandler Gateway SPE, LLC   50%
    Chandler Village Center, LLC   50%
    East Mesa Land, L.L.C.   50%
    Jaren Associates #4   12.5%
    Lee West, LLC   50%
    Promenade Associates, L.L.C.   50%
    Propcor Associates   25%
    Propcor II Associates, LLC—Boulevard Shops   50%
    Russ Lyon Realty/Westcor Venture I   50%
    Chandler Festival SPE, LLC   50%
    SanTan Village Phase 2, LLC   37.5%
    Scottsdale 101/Associates   46%
    Westcor/Gilbert, L.L.C.   50%
    Westcor/Goodyear, L.L.C.   50%
    Westlinc Associates—Hilton Village   50%
    Westpen Associates   50%
    Westcor/Surprise LLC   33%

The Company accounts for joint ventures using the equity method of accounting. In accordance with FIN 46, effective July 1, 2003, the Company began consolidating the accounts of MMC. Prior to July 1, 2003, the Company accounted for MMC under the equity method of accounting.

Although the Company has a greater than 50% interest in Pacific Premier Retail Trust, Camelback Colonnade and Corte Madera Village, LLC, the Company shares management control with these joint venture partners and accounts for these joint ventures using the equity method of accounting.

MerchantWired LLC was formed by six major mall companies, including the 9.6% interest owned by the Operating Partnership, to provide a private, high-speed IP network to malls across the United States. The

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members of MerchantWired LLC agreed to sell all their collective membership interests in MerchantWired LLC under the terms of a definitive agreement with Transaction Network Services, Inc. ("TNSI"). The transaction was expected to close in the second quarter of 2002, but TNSI unexpectedly informed the members of MerchantWired LLC that it would not complete the transaction. As a result, MerchantWired LLC shut down its operations and transitioned its customers to alternate service providers. The Company did not make further cash contributions to MerchantWired LLC and wrote-off its remaining investment of $8,947 during the three months ended June 30, 2002, which is reflected in the equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures.

On July 26, 2002, the Operating Partnership acquired Westcor Realty Limited Partnership and its affiliated companies ("Westcor"), which included the joint ventures noted in the above schedule (See Note 4). The results of Westcor are included for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.

On November 8, 2002, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's interest in Panorama City Associates for $23,700. Accordingly, the Company now owns 100% of Panorama City Associates which owns Panorama Mall in Panorama, California. The results of Panorama Mall prior to November 8, 2002 are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

On January 31, 2003, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing. Accordingly, the Company now owns 100% of FlatIron Crossing. The purchase price consisted of approximately $68,300 in cash plus the assumption of the joint venture partner's share of debt of $90,000. The results of FlatIron Crossing prior to January 31, 2003 were accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

On May 15, 2003, the Company sold 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera for a total purchase price of approximately $65,868, which included the assumption of a proportionate amount of the partnership debt in the amount of approximately $34,709. The Company retained a 50.1% partnership interest and has continued leasing and managing the asset. Effective May 16, 2003, the Company began accounting for this property under the equity method of accounting.

On June 6, 2003, the Shops at Gainey Village, a 138,000 square foot Phoenix area specialty center, was sold for $55,724. The Company, which owned 50% of this property, received total proceeds of $15,816 and recorded a gain on sale of asset of $2,788.

On December 18, 2003, the Company acquired Biltmore Fashion Park, a 608,976 square foot regional mall in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $158,543, which included the assumption of $77,381 of debt. The Company also issued 705,636 partnership units of the Operating Partnership at a

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price of $42.80 per unit. The balance of the Company's 50% share of the purchase price of $10,500 was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit. Biltmore Fashion Park is owned in a 50/50 partnership with an institutional partner. The results of Biltmore Fashion Park are included for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.

On January 30, 2004, the Company, in a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company, acquired Inland Center, a 1 million square foot super-regional mall in San Bernardino, California. The total purchase price was $63,300 and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $54,000 fixed rate loan on the property. The balance of the Company's pro rata share of the purchase price was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit. The results below of Inland Center are included for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.

On May 11, 2004, the Company acquired an ownership interest in NorthPark Center, a 1.3 million square foot regional mall in Dallas, Texas. The Company's initial investment in the property was $30,005 which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. In addition, the Company assumed a pro rata share of debt of $86,599 and has committed to fund an additional $45,000. As of December 31, 2004, the Company's total investment in the joint venture was $49,075. The results below of NorthPark Center are included for the period subsequent to its date of acquisition.

Combined and condensed balance sheets and statements of operations are presented below for all unconsolidated joint ventures.

 
  December 31,
2004

  December 31,
2003


Assets:        
  Properties, net   $3,076,115   $2,961,855
  Other assets   214,526   148,246

  Total assets   $3,290,641   $3,110,101

Liabilities and partners' capital:        
  Mortgage notes payable(1)   $2,326,198   $2,141,853
  Other liabilities   85,956   102,516
  The Company's capital(2)   455,669   412,988
  Outside partners' capital   422,818   452,744

  Total liabilities and partners' capital   $3,290,641   $3,110,101

(1)
Certain joint ventures have debt that could become recourse debt to the Company, in excess of its pro rata share, should the joint venture be unable to discharge the obligations of the related debt. As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, a total of $24,168 and $37,410 could become recourse debt to the Company, respectively.

(2)
The Company's investment in joint ventures is $162,854 and $164,920 more than the underlying equity as reflected in the joint ventures financial statements as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. This represents the difference between the cost of an investment and the book value of the underlying equity of the joint venture. The Company is amortizing this difference into depreciation and amortization on a straight-line basis, consistent with the depreciable lives on property (See "Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies").

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  For the years ended December 31,

 
  2004

  2003

  2002

 
  SDG
Macerich
Properties
L.P.

  Pacific
Premier
Retail
Trust

  Westcor
Joint
Ventures

  Other
Joint
Ventures

  Total

  SDG
Macerich
Properties
L.P.

  Pacific
Premier
Retail
Trust

  Westcor
Joint
Ventures

  Other
Joint
Ventures

  Macerich
Mgmt
Co.

  Total

  SDG
Macerich
Properties
L.P.

  Pacific
Premier
Retail
Trust

  Westcor
Joint
Ventures

  Other
Joint
Ventures

  Macerich
Mgmt
Co.

  Total


Revenues:                                                                    
  Minimum rents   $94,243   $111,303   $85,191   $63,347   $354,084   $95,628   $107,442   $95,757   $26,539     $325,366   $94,956   $103,824   $54,402   $23,158     $276,340
  Percentage rents   5,377   6,711   4,134   7,152   23,374   5,126   6,126   3,420   1,680     16,352   5,156   5,407   2,560   1,600     14,723
  Tenant recoveries   50,698   42,660   37,025   29,385   159,768   51,023   41,358   40,588   9,885     142,854   48,212   39,930   22,245   8,318     118,705
  Management fee                     $5,526   5,526           $10,153   10,153
  Other   2,223   2,893   7,540   2,573   15,229   1,484   2,611   3,327   967   370   8,759   2,756   2,044   343   6,723   860   12,726

  Total revenues   152,541   163,567   133,890   102,457   552,455   153,261   157,537   143,092   39,071   5,896   498,857   151,080   151,205   79,550   39,799   11,013   432,647

Expenses:                                                                    
  Management Company expense                     3,173   3,173           8,343   8,343
  Shopping center and operating expenses   62,209   47,984   44,892   39,446   194,531   62,095   46,357   47,112   11,184     166,748   58,852   44,252   25,316   16,134     144,554
  Interest expense   29,923   46,212   32,977   27,993   137,105   29,096   47,549   36,261   11,393   (207)   124,092   30,517   48,330   18,782   9,818   (348)   107,099
  Depreciation and amortization   27,410   26,009   24,394   19,483   97,296   26,675   24,610   25,637   5,385   1,300   83,607   25,152   23,784   16,021   9,234   1,509   75,700

  Total operating expenses   119,542   120,205   102,263   86,922   428,932   117,866   118,516   109,010   27,962   4,266   377,620   114,521   116,366   60,119   35,186   9,504   335,696

Gain (loss) on sale or write-down of assets(1)     (11)   10,116   (70)   10,035     74   5,786       5,860     4,431   282   (107,389)   104   (102,572)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt     (1,036)       (1,036)                        

Net income (loss)   $32,999   $42,315   $41,743   $15,465   $132,522   $35,395   $39,095   $39,868   $11,109   $1,630   $127,097   $36,559   $39,270   $19,713   $(102,776)   $1,613   $(5,621)

Company's equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures and the management company   $16,499   $21,563   $10,454   $6,365   $54,881   $17,698   $19,940   $16,198   $3,964   $1,548   $59,348   $18,280   $20,029   $10,144   $(6,937)   $1,533   $43,049

(1)
In 2002, $106.2 million of the loss in Other Joint Ventures relates to MerchantWired, LLC.

Significant accounting policies used by the unconsolidated joint ventures and the Macerich Management Company are similar to those used by the Company. Included in mortgage notes payable are amounts due to affiliates of Northwestern Mutual Life ("NML") of $143,364 and $148,419, as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. NML is considered a related party because they are a joint venture partner with the Company in Macerich Northwestern Associates. Interest expense incurred on these borrowings amounted to $9,814, $10,146 and $10,439 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

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4.    Property:

Property is summarized as follows:

 
  December 31,

 
  2004

  2003


Land   $642,392   $561,352
Building improvements   3,213,355   2,687,274
Tenant improvements   140,893   101,089
Equipment and furnishings   64,907   43,833
Construction in progress   88,229   268,811

    4,149,776   3,662,359
Less, accumulated depreciation   (575,223)   (475,634)

    $3,574,553   $3,186,725

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $104,431, $83,523 and $64,946, respectively.

On July 1, 2004, the Company acquired the Mall of Victor Valley in Victorville, California and on July 20, 2004, the Company acquired La Cumbre Plaza in Santa Barbara, California. The Mall of Victor Valley is a 508,000 square foot regional mall and La Cumbre Plaza is a 494,000 square foot regional mall. The combined total purchase price was $151,300. The purchase price for the Mall of Victor Valley included the assumption of an existing fixed rate loan of $54,000 at 5.25% maturing in March, 2008. Concurrent with the closing of La Cumbre Plaza, a $30,000 floating rate loan was placed on the property with an initial interest rate of 2.29%. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's revolving line of credit.

On November 16, 2004, the Company acquired Fiesta Mall, a 1 million square foot super regional mall in Mesa, Arizona. The total purchase price was $135,250 which was funded by borrowings under the Company's line of credit. On December 2, 2004, the Company placed a ten year $84,000 fixed rate loan at 4.88% on the property.

On December 16, 2004, the Company sold Westbar, a Phoenix area property that consisted of a collection of ground leases, a shopping center and land for $47,500. The sale of Westbar resulted in a gain on sale of asset of $6,835.

On December 30, 2004, the Company purchased the unaffiliated owners' 50% tenants in common interest in Paradise Village Ground Leases, Village Center, Village Crossroads, Village Fair and Paradise Village Office Park II. The total purchase price was $50,000 which included the assumption of the unaffiliated

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owners' share of debt of $15.2 million. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash and borrowings from the Company's line of credit. Accordingly, the Company now owns 100% of these assets.

On January 2, 2003, the Company sold its 67% interest in Paradise Village Gateway for approximately $29,400 and recorded a loss on sale of $0.2 million. On May 15, 2003, the Company sold 49.9% of its partnership interest in the Village at Corte Madera for $65,868, which included the assumption of a proportionate share of debt in the amount of $34,709. This sale resulted in the Company recording a gain on sale of $8,537. On August 4, 2003, the Company sold Bristol Center for approximately $30,000 and recorded a gain on sale of $22,206. On September 15, 2003, the Company acquired Northridge Mall in Salinas, California. The total purchase price was $128,500 and was funded by the sale proceeds from Bristol Center and borrowings under the Company's line of credit. Additionally, the Company has recorded a gain of $0.9 million, $1.0 million and $0.1 million on the sale of peripheral land for the twelve months ending December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

On January 31, 2003, the Company purchased its joint venture partner's 50% interest in FlatIron Crossing. Accordingly, the Company now owns 100% of FlatIron Crossing. The purchase price consisted of approximately $68,320 in cash plus the assumption of the joint venture partner's share of debt of $90,000. At January 31, 2003, prior to the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest, the Company's investment in FlatIron Crossing was $64,938.

On June 10, 2002, the Company acquired The Oaks, a 1.1 million square foot super-regional mall in Thousands Oaks, California. The total purchase price was $152,500 and was funded with $108,000 of debt, bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.15%, placed concurrently with the acquisition. The balance of the purchase price was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

On July 26, 2002, the Operating Partnership acquired Westcor Realty Limited Partnership and its affiliated companies ("Westcor"). The total purchase price was approximately $1,475,000 including the assumption of $733,000 in existing debt and the issuance of approximately $72,000 of convertible preferred operating partnership units at a price of $36.55 per unit. Additionally, $18,910 of partnership units of Westcor Realty Limited Partnership were issued to limited partners of Westcor which, subject to certain conditions, can be converted on a one for one basis into operating partnership units of the Operating Partnership. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash which was provided primarily from a $380,000 interim credit facility, which was subsequently paid in full in 2002 and a $250,000 term loan which was subsequently paid in full in 2004.

A gain on sale or write-down of assets of $22,253 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002 includes a gain of $13,910 as a result of the Company selling Boulder Plaza on March 19, 2002 and a gain of $12,162 as a result of the Company selling the former Montgomery Ward's site at Pacific View

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Mall. This is offset by a loss of $3,029 as a result of writing-off the Company's various technology investments in the quarter ended June 30, 2002.

5.    Deferred Charges And Other Assets:

Deferred charges and other assets are summarized as follows:

 
  December 31,

 
  2004

  2003


Leasing   $93,869   $70,685
Financing   29,410   23,167
Intangibles resulting from SFAS 141 allocations(1)        
  In-place lease values   146,455   106,139
  Leasing commissions and legal costs   12,617   12,203

    282,351   212,194
Less, accumulated amortization(2)   (86,298)   (53,281)

    196,053   158,913
Other assets   84,641   72,479

    $280,694   $231,392

(1)
The estimated amortization of these intangibles for the next five years and subsequent is as follows:

 
   
Year ending December 31,      
2005   $ 17,715
2006     14,000
2007     11,638
2008     10,139
2009     9,174
Subsequent     67,538
   
  Total   $ 130,204
   
(2)
Accumulated amortization includes $28,868 and $10,139 relating to Intangibles from SFAS 141 allocations at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Additionally, as it relates to SFAS 141, a deferred credit representing the allocated value to below market leases of $34,399 and $36,058 is recorded in "Other Accrued Liabilities" of the Company, as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Accordingly, these credits will be amortized into minimum

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rents on a straight-line basis over the individual remaining lease terms. The estimated amortization of these credits for the next five years and subsequent years is as follows:

 
   
Years ending December 31,      
2005   $ 6,641
2006     5,682
2007     4,277
2008     3,185
2009     2,420
Subsequent     12,194
   
  Total   $ 34,399
   

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6.    Mortgage Notes Payable:

Mortgage notes payable at December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 consist of the following:

 
  Carrying Amount of Notes(1)

   
   
   
 
  2004

  2003

   
   
   
Property Pledged as Collateral

  Other

  Related
Party

  Other

  Related
Party

  Interest
Rate

  Payment
Terms

  Maturity
Date


Arizona Lifestyle Galleries(b)       $446     3.81%   $10(a)   (c)
Borgata   $15,941     16,439     5.39%   115(a)   2007
Capitola Mall     $44,038     $45,402   7.13%   380(a)   2011
Carmel Plaza   27,426     27,762     8.18%   202(a)   2009
Chandler Fashion Center   178,646     181,077     5.48%   1,043(a)   2012
Chesterfield Towne Center   59,696     60,804     9.07%   548(d)   2024
Citadel   65,911     67,626     7.20%   554(a)   2008
Crossroads Mall—Boulder         33,016   7.08%   244(a)   (e)
Fiesta Mall(f)   84,000         4.88%   interest only   2015
Flagstaff Mall   13,668     14,319     5.39%   121(a)   2006
FlatIron Crossing   197,170     199,770     5.23%   1,102(a)   2013
Fresno Fashion Fair   66,415     67,228     6.52%   437(a)   2008
Greeley Mall(g)   29,382     29,878     6.18%   197(a)   2013
La Cumbre Plaza(h)   30,000         3.28%   interest only   2007
La Encantada(i)   42,648     28,460     4.03%   interest only   2005
Northridge Mall(j)   85,000         4.84%   interest only   2009
Northwest Arkansas Mall   55,937     57,336     7.33%   434(a)   2009
Pacific View   92,703     93,723     7.16%   648(a)   2011
Panorama Mall(k)   32,250     32,250     3.15%   87(a)   2005
Paradise Valley Mall   78,797     80,515     5.39%   506(a)   2007
Paradise Valley Mall   23,870     24,628     5.89%   183(a)   2009
Prescott Gateway(l)   35,280     40,753     3.63%   interest only   2007
PVOP II(b)       1,536     5.85%   11(a)   2009
Paradise Village Ground Leases(b)   7,463     3,864     5.39%   56(a)   2006
Queens Center   94,792     96,020     6.88%   633(a)   2009
Queens Center(m)   97,743   97,744   50,667   50,666   4.78%   interest only   2013
Rimrock Mall   44,571     45,071     7.45%   320(a)   2011
Salisbury, Center at(n)   79,875         2.75%   interest only   2006
Santa Monica Place   81,958     82,779     7.70%   606(a)   2010
Scottsdale 101/Associates(o)   38,056         4.14%   interest only   2006
South Plains Mall   61,377     62,120     8.22%   454(a)   2009
South Towne Center   64,000     64,000     6.61%   interest only   2008
The Oaks(p)   108,000     108,000     2.64%   interest only   2005
Valley View Center   51,000     51,000     7.89%   interest only   2006
Victor Valley, Mall of   54,729         4.60%   304(a)   2008
Village Center(b)   7,248     3,801     5.39%   62(a)   2006
Village Crossroads(b)   4,695     2,453     4.81%   37(a)   2005
Village Fair North(b)   11,823     6,055     5.89%   82(a)   2008
Village Plaza   5,316     5,586     5.39%   47(a)   2006
Village Square I & II   4,659     4,892     5.39%   41(a)   2006
Vintage Faire Mall   67,101     67,873     7.89%   508(a)   2010
Westbar       4,216     4.22%   35(a)   (q)
Westbar       7,380     4.22%   66(a)   (r)
Westside Pavilion   96,192     97,387     6.67%   628(a)   2008

Total   $2,195,338   $141,782   $1,787,714   $129,084            

(1)
The mortgage notes payable balances include the unamortized debt premiums. These debt premiums represent the excess of the fair value of debt over the principal value of debt assumed in various acquisitions subsequent to

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  2004

  2003


Borgata   $831   $1,124
Flagstaff Mall   308   593
Paradise Valley Mall   1,576   2,363
Paradise Valley Mall   1,271   1,564
Paradise Village Ground Leases(b)   152   138
PVOP II(b)     99
Victor Valley, Mall of   1,022  
Village Center(b)   174   157
Village Crossroads(b)   88   110
Village Fair North(b)   340   219
Village Plaza   284   438
Village Square I and II   101   194
Westbar     33
Westbar     151

  Total   $6,147   $7,183

(a)
This represents the monthly payment of principal and interest.

(b)
As of December 31, 2003, these properties were being held by the owners as tenants in common and the Company had a direct undivided 50% interest in these properties. On December 30, 2004, the Company acquired 100% interest in these properties, except Arizona Lifestyle Galleries. Additionally, the Arizona Lifestyle Galleries loan was paid off in full on March 26, 2004 and the PVOP II loan was paid off in full on November 30, 2004.

(c)
This loan was paid off in full on March 24, 2004.

(d)
This amount represents the monthly payment of principal and interest. In addition, contingent interest, as defined in the loan agreement, may be due to the extent that 35% of the amount by which the property's gross receipts (as defined in the loan agreement) exceeds a base amount specified therein. Contingent interest expense recognized by the Company was $658, $824 and $882 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

(e)
This note was issued at a discount. The discount was being amortized over the life of the loan using the effective interest method. At December 31, 2003, the unamortized discount was $231. This loan was paid off in full on February 3, 2004. The Company recognized a $405 loss on early extinguishment of debt.

(f)
On December 2, 2004, the Company placed this ten year fixed rate loan at 4.88%.

(g)
On August 7, 2003, the Company paid off the old loan and placed a new $30,000 ten-year fixed rate loan at an interest rate of 6.18%. The Company recognized a $126 loss on early extinguishment of the old debt in 2003.

(h)
Concurrent with the acquisition of this property, the Company placed a $30,000 floating rate loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 0.88% with an initial interest rate of 2.29%. The loan matures August 9, 2007 with two one-year extensions through August 9, 2009. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 3.28%. This variable rate

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(i)
This represents a construction loan which shall not exceed $51,000 bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. At December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the total interest rate was 4.03% and 3.18%, respectively.

(j)
On June 30, 2004, the Company placed a new $85,000 loan maturing in 2009. The loan floats at LIBOR plus 2.0% for six months and then converts to a fixed rate loan at 4.94%. The effective interest rate over the entire term is 4.84%.

(k)
This loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.65%.

(l)
This represented a construction loan which was not to exceed $46,300 and bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.25%. At December 31, 2003, the total interest rate was 3.52%. Effective February 18, 2004, the loan commitment was reduced to $44,320. On July 31, 2004, this construction loan matured and was replaced with a three-year loan, plus two one-year extension options at LIBOR plus 1.65%.. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 3.63%.

(m)
This represents a $225,000 construction loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The loan converts to a permanent fixed rate loan at 7%, subject to certain conditions including completion and stabilization of the expansion and redevelopment project. As of December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the total interest rate was 4.78% and 3.62%, respectively. NML is the lender for 50% of the construction loan. The funds advanced by NML is considered related party debt as they are a joint venture partner with the Company in Macerich Northwestern Associates.

(n)
This floating rate loan was issued on February 18, 2004. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.375% and matures February 20, 2006 with a one-year extension option. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 2.75%.

(o)
The property has a construction note payable which shall not exceed $54,000, bearing an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.00%. At December 31, 2004, the total interest rate was 4.14%.

(p)
Concurrent with the acquisition of the mall, the Company placed a $108,000 loan bearing interest at LIBOR plus 1.15% and maturing July 1, 2004 with three consecutive one year options. $92,000 of the loan is at LIBOR plus 0.7% and $16,000 is at LIBOR plus 3.75%. In July 2004, the Company extended the loan maturity to July 2005. This variable rate debt is covered by an interest rate cap agreement over the loan term which effectively prevents the interest rate from exceeding 7.10%. At December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the total weighted average interest rate was 2.64% and 2.32%, respectively.

(q)
This entire loan was paid off in full on October 1, 2004.

(r)
This entire loan was paid off in full on February 10, 2004.

Most of the mortgage loan agreements contain a prepayment penalty provision for the early extinguishment of the debt.

Total interest expense capitalized during the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $8,953, $12,132 and $7,812, respectively.

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The fair value of mortgage notes payable is estimated to be approximately $2,479,148 and $2,020,688, at December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, based on current interest rates for comparable loans.

The above debt matures as follows:

Years Ending December 31,

  Total


2005   215,755
2006   233,424
2007   182,404
2008   364,241
2009   250,684
2010 and beyond   1,090,612

    $2,337,120

7.    Bank Notes Payable:

The Company had a $425,000 revolving line of credit. This revolving line of credit had a three-year term through July 26, 2005 with a one-year extension option. The interest rate fluctuated from LIBOR plus 1.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00% depending on the Company's overall leverage level. As of December 31, 2003, $319,000 of borrowings were outstanding under this credit facility at an average interest rate of 3.69%. On July 30, 2004, the Company amended and expanded the revolving line of credit to $1,000,000 and extended the maturity to July 30, 2007 plus a one-year extension. The interest rate has been reduced to 1.50% over LIBOR based on the Company's current leverage level. This interest rate fluctuates from LIBOR plus 1.15% to LIBOR plus 1.70% depending on the Company's overall leverage level. As of December 31, 2004, $643,000 of borrowings were outstanding at an average interest rate of 3.81%.

On July 26, 2002, the Company placed a $250,000 term loan with a maturity of up to three years with two one-year extension options and an interest rate ranging from LIBOR plus 2.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00% depending on the Company's overall leverage level. At December 31, 2003, $196,800 of the term loan was outstanding at an interest rate of 3.95%. On July 30, 2004, the entire term loan was paid off in full with borrowings from the Company's amended and expanded line of credit.

On May 13, 2003, the Company issued $250,000 in unsecured notes maturing in May 2007 with a one-year extension option bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%. The proceeds were used to pay down and create more availability under the Company's line of credit. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, $250,000 was outstanding at an interest rate of 4.45%. In October 2003, the Company entered into an interest rate

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swap agreement which effectively fixed the interest rate at 4.45% from November 2003 to October 13, 2005.

Additionally, as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company has contingent obligations of $6,934 and $29,597, respectively, in letters of credit guaranteeing performance by the Company of certain obligations relating to the Centers. The Company does not believe that these letters of credit will result in a liability to the Company.

8.    Convertible Debentures:

During 1997, the Company issued and sold $161,400 of its convertible subordinated debentures (the "Debentures"). The Debentures, which were sold at par, bore interest at 7.25% annually (payable semi-annually) and were convertible into common stock at any time, on or after 60 days, from the date of issue at a conversion price of $31.125 per share. In November and December 2000, the Company purchased and retired $10,552 of the Debentures. The Company recorded a gain on early extinguishment of debt of $1,018 related to the transaction. In December 2001, the Company purchased and retired an additional $25,700 of the Debentures. The Debentures matured on December 15, 2002. On December 13, 2002, the Debentures were repaid in full with the Company's revolving credit facility.

9.    Related-Party Transactions:

The Company engaged MMC and certain of the Westcor Management Companies to manage the operations of certain unaffiliated properties and unconsolidated joint ventures. Under these arrangements, MMC and the Westcor Management Companies are reimbursed for compensation paid to on-site employees, leasing agents and project managers at the Centers, as well as insurance costs and other administrative expenses. During 2004, 2003 and 2002, management fees of $9,678, $8,434 and $7,920, respectively, were paid to MMC by the joint ventures. During 2004 and 2003, development and leasing fees of $868 and $284, respectively were paid to MMC by the joint ventures. During 2004, 2003 and for the period July 26, 2002 to December 31, 2002, management fees of $5,008, $4,674 and $2,791 for the unconsolidated entities were paid to the Westcor Management Companies by the joint ventures, respectively. During 2004, 2003 and for the period July 26, 2002 to December 31, 2002, development and leasing fees of $2,296, $1,734 and $922 for the unconsolidated entities were paid to the Westcor Management Companies by the joint ventures, respectively. Prior to July 1, 2003, the accounting of MMC is reflected in the Company's financial statements on the equity method and accordingly the fees paid to MMC prior to that date are not reflected in revenue in the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Certain mortgage notes are held by one of the Company's joint venture partners. Interest expense in connection with these notes was $5,800, $5,689 and $5,815 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003

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and 2002, respectively. Included in accounts payables and accrued expense is interest payable to these partners of $535 and $252 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company has loans to unconsolidated joint ventures of $6,643 and $29,237, respectively. Interest income in connection with these notes was $426 and $2,511 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003. These loans represent initial funds advanced to development stage projects prior to construction loan fundings. Correspondingly, loans payable from unconsolidated joint ventures in this same amount have been accrued as an obligation of various joint ventures.

Certain Company officers and affiliates have guaranteed mortgages of $21,750 at one of the Company's joint venture properties.

10.    Future Rental Revenues:

Under existing noncancellable operating lease agreements, tenants are committed to pay the following minimum rental payments to the Company:

Years Ending December 31,

   

2005   $339,875
2006   299,119
2007   271,700
2008   246,126
2009   220,207
2010 and beyond   776,001

    $2,153,028

11.    Commitments and Contingencies:

The Company has certain properties subject to noncancellable operating ground leases. The leases expire at various times through 2098, subject in some cases to options to extend the terms of the lease. Certain leases provide for contingent rent payments based on a percentage of base rental income, as defined. Ground rent expenses were $2,530, $1,350 and $1,252 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. No contingent rent was incurred for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002.

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Minimum future rental payments required under the leases are as follows:

Years Ending December 31,

   

2005   $3,395
2006   3,420
2007   3,523
2008   3,635
2009   3,879
2010 and beyond   462,049

    $479,901

Perchloroethylene ("PCE") has been detected in soil and groundwater in the vicinity of a dry cleaning establishment at North Valley Plaza, formerly owned by a joint venture of which the Company was a 50% member. The property was sold on December 18, 1997. The California Department of Toxic Substances Control ("DTSC") advised the Company in 1995 that very low levels of Dichloroethylene ("1,2 DCE"), a degradation byproduct of PCE, had been detected in a municipal water well located 1/4 mile west of the dry cleaners, and that the dry cleaning facility may have contributed to the introduction of 1,2 DCE into the water well. According to the DTSC, the maximum contaminant level ("MCL") for 1,2 DCE which is permitted in drinking water is 6 parts per billion ("ppb"). The 1,2 DCE was detected in the water well at a concentration of 1.2 ppb, which is below the MCL. The Company has retained an environmental consultant and has initiated extensive testing of the site. The joint venture agreed (between itself and the buyer) that it would be responsible for continuing to pursue the investigation and remediation of impacted soil and groundwater resulting from releases of PCE from the former dry cleaner. A total of $97, $77 and $211 have already been incurred by the joint venture for remediation, professional and legal fees for the years ending December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. The Company has been sharing costs with former owners of the property. An additional $84 remains reserved at December 31, 2004.

The Company acquired Fresno Fashion Fair in December 1996. Asbestos was detected in structural fireproofing throughout much of the Center. Testing data conducted by professional environmental consulting firms indicates that the fireproofing is largely inaccessible to building occupants and is well adhered to the structural members. Additionally, airborne concentrations of asbestos were well within OSHA's permissible exposure limit of .1 fcc. The accounting at acquisition included a reserve of $3,300 to cover future removal of this asbestos, as necessary. The Center was recently renovated and a substantial amount of the asbestos was removed. The Company incurred $121, $1,622 and $247 in remediation costs for the years ending December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. An additional $618 remains reserved at December 31, 2004.

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On December 23, 2004, the Company announced that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire Wilmorite Properties, Inc. and Wilmorite Holdings L.P. ("Wilmorite"). The total purchase price will be approximately $2,333,000, including the assumption of approximately $878,000 of existing debt at an average interest rate of 6.43% and the issuance of convertible preferred units and common units totaling an estimated $320,000. Approximately $210,000 of the convertible preferred units can be redeemed, subject to certain conditions, for that portion of the Wilmorite portfolio generally located in the greater Rochester area. The balance of the consideration to Wilmorite's equity holders will be paid in cash. This transaction has been approved by each company's Board of Directors, subject to customary closing conditions. A majority-in-interest of the limited partners of Wilmorite Holdings L.P. and of the stockholders of its general partner, Wilmorite Properties, Inc., have also approved this acquisition. It is currently anticipated that this transaction will be completed in April, 2005.

12.    Profit Sharing Plan/Employee Stock Purchase Plan:

MMC and the Company have a retirement profit sharing plan that was established in 1984 covering substantially all of their eligible employees. The plan is qualified in accordance with section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Effective January 1, 1995, this plan was modified to include a 401(k) plan whereby employees can elect to defer compensation subject to Internal Revenue Service withholding rules. This plan was further amended effective February 1, 1999, to add the Macerich Company Common Stock Fund as a new investment alternative under the plan. A total of 150,000 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under the plan. Contributions by MMC to the plan were made at the discretion of the Board of Directors and were based upon a specified percentage of employee compensation. MMC and the Company contributed $1,694, $1,195 and $1,050 to the plan during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. On January 1, 2004, the plan adopted the "Safe Harbor" provision under Sections 401(k)(12) and 401(m)(11) of the Internal Revenue Code. In accordance with these newly adopted provisions, the Company began matching contributions equal to 100 percent of the first three percent of compensation deferred by a participant and 50 percent of the next two percent of compensation deferred by a participant. During 2004, these matching contributions made by MMC and the Company totaled $1,699.

The Board of Directors and stockholders of the Company approved an Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") in 2003. Under the ESPP, shares of the Company's Common Stock are available for purchase by eligible employees who elect to participate in the ESPP. Eligible employees will be entitled to purchase limited amounts of the Company's Common Stock during periodic offering periods. The shares are offered at up to a 10% discount from their fair market value as of specified dates. Initially, the 10% discount is applied against the lower of the stock value at the beginning or the end of each six-month offering period under the ESPP. A maximum of 750,000 shares of Common Stock is available for delivery under the

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ESPP. The first offering period was from January 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004. A total of 3,644 shares were issued under the ESPP during 2004.

13.    Stock Plans:

The Company has established employee stock incentive plans under which stock options, restricted stock and/or other stock awards may be awarded for the purpose of attracting and retaining executive officers, directors and key employees. The Company has issued options to employees and directors to purchase shares of the Company under the stock incentive plans. The term of these options is ten years from the grant date. These options generally vest 331/3% per year and were issued and are exercisable at the market value of the common stock at the grant date.

In addition, in 2003 the Company's Board of Directors and stockholders approved a 2003 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2003 Plan"). The aggregate number of shares of Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to the 2003 Plan is six million shares. The 2003 Plan authorizes the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, stock units, stock bonuses, performance based awards, dividend equivalent rights and operating partnerships units or other convertible or exchangeable units. Any option granted under the 2003 Plan will have a term not to exceed 10 years.

The Company issued 1,487,509 shares of restricted stock under the employees stock incentive plans to executives as of December 31, 2004. These awards were granted based on certain performance criteria for the Company and the employees. The restricted stock generally vests over three to five years and the compensation expense related to these grants is determined by the market value at the grant date and is amortized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. As of December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, 1,001,664, 681,550 and 466,909 shares, respectively, of restricted stock had vested. A total of 153,692 shares at a weighted average price of $53.90 were issued in 2004, a total of 374,846 shares at a weighted average price of $32.71 were issued in 2003, and a total of 262,082 shares at a weighted average price of $30.19 were issued in 2002. Restricted stock is subject to restrictions determined by the Company's compensation committee. Restricted stock has the same dividend and voting rights as common stock and is considered issued when vested. Compensation expense for restricted stock was $8,394, $7,492 and $4,784 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Approximately 5,802,247 and 5,955,939 of additional shares were reserved and were available for issuance under the 2003 Plan at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The 2003 Plan allows for, among other things, granting options or restricted stock at market value.

In addition, the Company established a Director Phantom Stock Plan which offers eligible non-employee directors the opportunity to defer cash compensation for up to three years and to receive that compensation in shares of Common Stock rather than in cash after termination of service or a

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predetermined period. Deferred amounts are credited as stock units at the beginning of the applicable deferrable period based on the then current market price of the Common Stock. Stock unit balances are credited with dividend equivalents (priced at market) and are ultimately paid out in shares on a 1:1 basis. A maximum of 250,000 shares of Common Stock may be issued in total under the Director Phantom Stock Plan. As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, 92,292 and 88,107 stock units had been credited to the accounts of the Company's non-employee directors, respectively. Additionally, a liability of $4,876 and $3,921 is included in the Company's consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

The following table summarizes all stock options granted, exercised or forfeited under the employee and director plans over the last three years:

 
  Incentive Stock
Option Plans

  Non-Employee
Director Plan

   
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
On Exercisable
Options At
Year End

 
  # of Options
Exercisable
At
Year End

 
  Shares

  Option Price
Per Share

  Shares

  Option Price
Per Share


Shares outstanding at December 31, 2001   1,784,929       43,000       1,609,740   $21.56

  Granted   25,000   $30.75              
  Exercised   (207,059)   $19.00-$26.88              

Shares outstanding at December 31, 2002   1,602,870       43,000       1,599,165   $22.07

  Granted   2,500   $39.43              
  Exercised   (503,454)   $19.00-$27.38   (16,500 ) $19.00-$26.60        
  Forfeited   (43,192)                  

Shares outstanding at December 31, 2003   1,058,724       26,500       1,085,224   $22.38

  Granted                    
  Exercised   (455,984)   $19.00-$27.38   (10,000 ) $19.19-$28.50        
  Forfeited                    

Shares outstanding at December 31, 2004   602,740       16,500       619,240   $23.70

The Company recorded options granted using Accounting Principles Board (APB) opinion Number 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees and Related Interpretations" through December 31, 2001. Effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted the fair value provisions of SFAS 123 and prospectively expenses all stock options issued subsequent to January 1, 2002. No stock options were granted by the Company in 2004. On October 8, 2003, the Company granted 2,500 stock options. On December 31, 2002, the Company granted 25,000 stock options. The expense as determined under SFAS 123 was not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002.

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The weighted average exercise price for options granted in 2002 was $30.75 and $39.43 in 2003. The weighted average remaining contractual life for options outstanding at December 31, 2004 was 5 years and the weighted average remaining contractual life for options exercisable at December 31, 2003 was 5 years.

The weighted average fair value of options granted during 2003 and 2002 was $3.37 and $1.63, respectively. The fair value of each option grant issued in 2003 and 2002 was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: (a) dividend yield of 4.7% in 2003 and 7.22% in 2002, (b) expected volatility of the Company's stock of 37.2% in 2003 and 16.68% in 2002, (c) a risk-free interest rate based on U.S. Zero Coupon Bonds with time of maturity approximately equal to the options' expected time to exercise and (d) expected option lives of five years for options granted in 2003 and 2002.

14.    Deferred Compensation Plans:

The Company has established deferred compensation plans under which key executives of the Company may elect to defer receiving a portion of their cash compensation otherwise payable in one calendar year until a later year. The Company may, as determined by the Board of Directors at its sole discretion, credit a participant's account with an amount equal to a percentage of the participant's deferral. The Company contributed $632, $547 and $546 to the plans during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

In addition, certain executives have split dollar life insurance agreements with the Company whereby the Company generally pays annual premiums on a life insurance policy in an amount equal to the executives deferral under one of the Company's deferred compensation plans. Since July 30, 2002, the effective date of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Company has not made any premium payments on the policies.

15.    Cumulative Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock:

On February 25, 1998, the Company issued 3,627,131 shares of Series A cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock ("Series A Preferred Stock") for proceeds totaling $100,000 in a private placement. The preferred stock can be converted on a one for one basis into common stock and will pay a quarterly dividend equal to the greater of $0.46 per share, or the dividend then payable on a share of common stock.

On June 16, 1998, the Company issued 5,487,471 shares of Series B cumulative convertible redeemable preferred stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") for proceeds totaling $150,000 in a private placement. The preferred stock could have been converted on a one for one basis into common stock and paid a quarterly dividend equal to the greater of $0.46 per share, or the dividend then payable on a share of common

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stock. On September 9, 2003, all of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock were converted to common stock.

No dividends will be declared or paid on any class of common or other junior stock to the extent that dividends on Series A Preferred Stock has not been declared and/or paid.

The holders of Series A Preferred Stock have redemption rights if a change of control of the Company occurs, as defined under the respective Articles Supplementary for each series. Under such circumstances, the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to require the Company to redeem their shares, to the extent the Company has funds legally available therefor, at a price equal to 105% of their respective liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends. The Series A Preferred Stock holder also has the right to require the Company to repurchase its shares if the Company fails to be taxed as a REIT for federal tax purposes at a price equal to 115% of its liquidation preference plus accrued and unpaid dividends, to the extent funds are legally available therefor.

16.    Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited):

The following is a summary of quarterly results of operations for 2004 and 2003:

 
  2004 Quarter Ended
  2003 Quarter Ended
 
  Dec 31

  Sep 30

  Jun 30

  Mar 31

  Dec 31

  Sep 30

  Jun 30

  Mar 31


Revenues(1)   $163,005   $129,508   $129,935   $124,820   $139,352   $115,942   $115,387   $112,896
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders   $29,967   $17,298   $17,113   $18,115   $25,489   $39,730   $28,574   $19,425
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders per share—basic   $0.51   $0.29   $0.30   $0.31   $0.44   $0.74   $0.55   $0.38
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders per share—diluted(2)   $0.51   $0.29   $0.29   $0.31   $0.44   $0.69   $0.55   $0.37

(1)
Revenues as reported in the Company's Form 10-Q's have been reclassified to reflect SFAS No. 144 for discontinued operations.

(2)
The sum of the four quarters do not equal the year for 2003.

17.    Segment Information:

SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS 131") established standards for disclosure about operating segments and related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas and major customers. The Company currently operates in one business segment, the acquisition, ownership, development, redevelopment, management and leasing of regional and

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community shopping centers. Additionally, the Company operates in one geographic area, the United States.

18.    Common Stock Offerings:

On February 28, 2002, the Company issued 1,968,957 common shares with total net proceeds of $51,941. The proceeds from the sale of the common shares were used principally to finance a portion of the Queens Center expansion and redevelopment project and for general corporate purposes.

On November 27, 2002, the Company issued 15,200,000 common shares with total net proceeds of $420,300. The proceeds of the offering were used to pay off a $380,000 interim loan incurred concurrent with the Westcor acquisition and a portion of other acquisition debt (See Note 4).

19.    Subsequent Events:

On January 11, 2005, the Company became a 15% owner in a joint venture that acquired Metrocenter, a 1.4 million square foot super-regional mall in Phoenix, Arizona. The total purchase price was $160,000 and concurrently with the acquisition, the joint venture placed a $112,000 loan on the property. The Company's share of the purchase price, net of the debt, was $7,200 which was funded by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

Effective January 21, 2005, the Company formed a 50/50 joint venture with a private investment company. The joint venture acquired a 49% interest in Kierland Commons, a 320,000 square foot mixed use center in Scottsdale, Arizona. The joint venture's purchase price for the interest in the center was $49,000. The Company assumed its share of the underlying property debt and funded the remainder of its share of the purchase price by cash and borrowings under the Company's line of credit.

On February 4, 2005, a dividend/distribution of $0.65 per share was declared for common stockholders and OP Unit holders of record on February 23, 2005. In addition, the Company declared a dividend of $0.65 on the Company's Series A Preferred Stock. All dividends/distributions will be payable on March 8, 2005.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Trustees and Stockholders of
Pacific Premier Retail Trust

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Pacific Premier Retail Trust, a Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust (the "Trust") as of December 31, 2004, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. Our audit also included the consolidated financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(4), as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004. These consolidated financial statements and the consolidated financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Trust's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and the consolidated financial statement schedule based on our audit. The consolidated financial statements and the consolidated financial statement schedules of the Trust for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 were audited by other auditors whose report, dated March 11, 2004, expressed an unqualified opinion on those statements.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, based on our audit and the report of the other auditors, such financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Trust as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, based on our audit and the report of the other auditors, the consolidated financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

Deloitte & Touche LLP
Los Angeles, California
March 25, 2005

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Trustees and Stockholders of
Pacific Premier Retail Trust:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Pacific Premier Retail Trust (the "Trust") at December 31, 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2003 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule of the Trust listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)4 presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Trust's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements and financial statement schedule in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Los Angeles, CA
March 11, 2004

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PACIFIC PREMIER RETAIL TRUST

(A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  December 31,

 
  2004

  2003


ASSETS        
Property, net   $968,724   $973,016
Cash and cash equivalents   14,826   6,138
Restricted cash   2,118   2,780
Tenant receivables, net   7,816   8,476
Deferred rent receivables   9,695   9,834
Deferred charges, less accumulated amortization of $6,588 and $4,766 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively   8,325   7,489
Other assets   1,556   1,988

    Total assets   $1,013,060   $1,009,721


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 
Mortgage notes payable:        
  Related parties   $77,538   $80,875
  Others   607,916   599,220

  Total   685,454   680,095
Accounts payable   2,811   1,252
Accrued interest payable   3,290   3,447
Accrued real estate taxes   418   813
Tenant security deposits   1,580   1,462
Other accrued liabilities   7,061   4,764
Due to related parties   926   2,302

    Total liabilities   701,540   694,135

Commitments (Note 8)        
Stockholders' equity:        
Series A and Series B redeemable preferred stock, $.01 par value, 625 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2003    
Series A and B common stock, $.01 par value, 219,611 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2004 and 2003   2   2
Additional paid-in capital   307,613   307,613
Accumulated earnings   3,905   7,971

  Total stockholders' equity   311,520   315,586

    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $1,013,060   $1,009,721

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

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PACIFIC PREMIER RETAIL TRUST

(A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  2004

  2003

  2002


Revenues:                  
  Minimum rents   $ 111,303   $ 107,442   $ 103,824
  Percentage rents     6,711     6,126     5,407
  Tenant recoveries     42,660     41,358     39,930
  Other     2,893     2,611     2,044

Total revenues     163,567     157,537     151,205

Expenses:                  
  Interest     46,212     47,549     48,330
  Depreciation and amortization     26,009     24,610     23,784
  Maintenance and repairs     9,658     9,643     10,056
  Real estate taxes     12,911     12,167     11,248
  Management fees     5,779     5,519     5,196
  General and administrative     4,901     4,254     2,665
  Ground rent     1,309     1,218     1,114
  Insurance     1,815     2,156     2,175
  Marketing     613     599     551
  Utilities     5,936     6,177     6,900
  Security     4,935     4,520     4,252

Total expenses     120,078     118,412     116,271

Income before (loss) gain on sale of asset, minority interest and loss on early extinguishment of debt     43,489     39,125     34,934
(Loss) gain on sale of asset     (11)     74     4,431
Minority interest     (127)     (104)     (95)
Loss on early extinguishment of debt     (1,036)        

  Net income     $42,315     $39,095     $39,270

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

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PACIFIC PREMIER RETAIL TRUST

(A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

For the Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 
  Common Stock
(# of shares)

  Preferred
Stock
(# of shares)

  Common
Stock
Par Value

  Additional
Paid in
Capital

  Accumulated
(Deficit)
Earnings

  Total
Stockholders'
Equity


Balance December 31, 2001   219,611   625   $2   $307,613   $6,778   $314,393
Distributions paid to Macerich PPR Corp.                   (23,801)   (23,801)
Distributions paid to Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board                   (23,016)   (23,016)
Other distributions paid                   (75)   (75)
Net income                   39,270   39,270

Balance December 31, 2002   219,611   625   2   307,613   (844)   306,771
Distributions paid to Macerich PPR Corp.                   (15,381)   (15,381)
Distributions paid to Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board                   (14,824)   (14,824)
Other distributions paid                   (75)   (75)
Net income                   39,095   39,095

Balance December 31, 2003   219,611   625   2   307,613   7,971   315,586
Distributions paid to Macerich PPR Corp.                   (23,551)   (23,551)
Distributions paid to Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board                   (22,755)   (22,755)
Other distributions paid                   (75)   (75)
Net income                   42,315   42,315

Balance December 31, 2004   219,611   625   $2   $307,613   $3,905   $311,520

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

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PACIFIC PREMIER RETAIL TRUST

(A Maryland Real Estate Investment Trust)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Years Ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  For the years ended December 31,
 
  2004

  2003

  2002


Cash flows from operating activities:            
  Net income   $42,315   $39,095   $39,270

  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:            
    Depreciation and amortization   26,009   24,610   23,784
    Gain (loss) on sale of assets   11   (74)   (4,431)
    Minority interest   127   104   95
    Loss on early extinguishment of debt   1,036    
  Change in assets and liabilities:            
    Tenant receivables, net   660   (2,357)   2,228
    Deferred rent receivables   139   (587)   (1,359)
    Other assets   432   65   (649)
    Accounts payable   1,559   1,097   (1,261)
    Accrued interest payable   (157)   1,023   (1,174)
    Accrued real estate taxes   (395)   (1,702)   47
    Tenant security deposits   118   174   10
    Other accrued liabilities   2,297   (1,264)   1,423
    Due to related parties   (1,376)   1,843   (404)

      Total adjustments   30,460   22,932   18,309

  Net cash flows provided by operating activities   72,775   62,027   57,579

Cash flows from investing activities:            
  Acquisition of property and improvements   (18,613)   (10,295)   (8,195)
  Deferred leasing costs   (2,733)   (3,380)   (2,613)
  Proceeds from sale of assets   (2,456)   348   5,593
  Restricted cash   662   (393)   (21)

  Net cash flows used in investing activities   (23,140)   (13,720)   (5,236)

Cash flows from financing activities:            
  Proceeds from notes payable   110,000   17,150  
  Payments on notes payable   (104,641)   (28,070)   (10,641)
  Distributions   (46,007)   (29,905)   (46,517)
  Preferred dividends paid   (375)   (375)   (375)
  Deferred finance costs   76   (110)   (30)

  Net cash flows used in financing activities   (40,947)   (41,310)   (57,563)

  Net increase (decrease) in cash   8,688   6,997   (5,220)
Cash, beginning of year   6,138   (859)   4,361

Cash, end of year   $14,826   $6,138   $(859)

Supplemental cash flow information:            
  Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized   $46,369   $46,526   $49,504

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

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PACIFIC PREMIER RETAIL TRUST

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

1. Organization and Basis of Presentation:

On February 18, 1999, Macerich PPR Corp. (the "Corp"), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of The Macerich Company (the "Company"), and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board ("Ontario Teachers") acquired a portfolio of properties in the first of a two-phase acquisition and formed the Pacific Premier Retail Trust (the "Trust").

The first phase of the acquisition consisted of three regional malls, the retail component of a mixed-use development and five contiguous properties comprising approximately 3.4 million square feet for a total purchase price of approximately $415,000. The purchase price was funded with a $120,000 loan placed concurrently with the closing, $109,800 of debt from an affiliate of the seller and $39,400 of assumed debt. The balance of the purchase price was paid in cash.

The second phase consisted of the acquisition of the office component of the mixed-use development for a purchase price of approximately $111,000. The purchase price was funded with a $76,700 loan placed concurrently with the closing and the balance was paid in cash.

On October 26, 1999, 99% of the membership interests of Los Cerritos Center and Stonewood Mall and 100% of the membership interests of Lakewood Mall were contributed from the Company and Ontario Teachers to the Trust. The total value of the transaction was approximately $535,000. The properties were contributed to the Trust subject to existing debt of $322,000. The properties were recorded at approximately $453,100 to reflect the cost basis of the assets contributed to the Trust.

The Trust was organized to qualify as a real estate investment trust ("REIT") under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Corp maintains a 51% ownership interest in the Trust, while Ontario Teachers' maintains a 49% ownership interest in the Trust.

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The properties as of December 31, 2004 and their locations are as follows:

Cascade Mall   Burlington, Washington
Creekside Crossing Mall   Redmond, Washington
Cross Court Plaza   Burlington, Washington
Kitsap Mall   Silverdale, Washington
Kitsap Place Mall   Silverdale, Washington
Lakewood Mall   Lakewood, California
Los Cerritos Center   Cerritos, California
Northpoint Plaza   Silverdale, Washington
Redmond Towne Center   Redmond, Washington
Redmond Office   Redmond, Washington
Stonewood Mall   Downey, California
Washington Square Mall   Portland, Oregon
Washington Square Too   Portland, Oregon

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Cash and Cash Equivalents:

The Trust considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents, for which cost approximates fair value.

Tenant Receivables:

Included in tenant receivables are accrued percentage rents of $2,247 and $2,139 and an allowance for doubtful accounts of $956 and $530 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Revenues:

Minimum rental revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related lease. The difference between the amount of rent due in a year and the amount recorded as rental income is referred to as the "straight-lining of rent adjustment." Rental income was (decreased) increased by ($138), $586 and $1,361 in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, due to the straight-lining of rents. Percentage rents are recognized on an accrual basis and are accrued when tenants' specified sales targets have been met. Estimated recoveries from tenants for real estate taxes, insurance and other shopping center operating expenses are recognized as revenues in the period the applicable expenses are incurred.

Property:

Costs related to the redevelopment, construction and improvement of properties are capitalized. Interest incurred or imputed on redevelopment and construction projects is capitalized until construction is substantially complete.

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Maintenance and repairs expenses are charged to operations as incurred. Costs for major replacements and betterments, which includes HVAC equipment, roofs, parking lots, etc. are capitalized and depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Gains and losses are recognized upon disposal or retirement of the related assets and are reflected in earnings.

Property is recorded at cost and is depreciated using a straight-line method over the estimated lives of the assets as follows:


Building and improvements   5-39 years
Tenant improvements   initial term of related lease
Equipment and furnishings   5-7 years

The Trust assesses whether there has been an impairment in the value of its long-lived assets by considering factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. Such factors include the tenants' ability to perform their duties and pay rent under the terms of the leases. The Trust may recognize an impairment loss if the cash flows are not sufficient to cover its investment. Such a loss would be determined as the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of a property. Management believes no such impairment has occurred in its net property carrying values at December 31, 2003 and 2002.

Deferred Charges:

Costs relating to obtaining tenant leases are deferred and amortized over the initial term of the agreement using the straight-line method. Costs relating to financing of properties are deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method. The range of the terms of the agreements are as follows:


Deferred lease costs   1-9 years
Deferred financing costs   1-12 years

Income taxes:

The Trust elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 1999. To qualify as a REIT, the Trust must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it distribute at least 90% of its taxable income to its stockholders. It is the Trust's current intention to adhere to these requirements and maintain the Trust's REIT status. As a REIT, the Trust generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on net income it distributes currently to its stockholders. As such, no provision for federal income taxes has been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. If the Trust fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, then it will be subject to federal

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income taxes at regular corporate rates (including any applicable alternative minimum tax) and may not be able to qualify as a REIT for four subsequent taxable years. Even if the Trust qualifies for taxation as a REIT, the Trust may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income, if any.

The following table reconciles net income to taxable income for the years ended December 31:

 
  2004

  2003

  2002


Net income   $42,315   $39,095   $39,270
  Add: Book depreciation and amortization   26,009   24,610   23,784
  Less: Tax depreciation and amortization   (25,982)   (25,335)   (25,360)
  Other book/tax differences, net(1)   1,697   1,142   1,418

Taxable income   $44,039   $39,512   $39,112

(1)
Primarily due to timing differences relating to straight-line rents and prepaid rents.

For income tax purposes, distributions consist of ordinary income, capital gains, return of capital or a combination thereof. The following table details the components of the distributions for the years ended December 31:

 
  2004

  2003

  2002


Ordinary income   $209.50   100.0%   $326.31   99.8%   $163.61   77.2%
Capital gains     0.0%   0.66   0.2%   20.78   9.9%
Return of capital     0.0%     0.0%   27.42   12.9%

Dividends paid or payable   $209.50   100.0%   $326.97   100.0%   $211.81   100.0%

Fin 46—Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities

In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities—an interpretation of ARB No. 51." FIN 46 addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities, which have one or both of the following characteristics: 1) the equity investment at risk is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties, which is provided through other interests that will absorb some or all of the expected losses of the entity and 2) the equity investors lack an essential characteristic of a controlling financial interest. The Trust has evaluated the effect of FIN 46 and it will not have an effect on its financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement 153 ("FAS 153"), "Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets—an amendment of APB Opinion No. 29." The guidance in APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary

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Transactions, is based on the principle that exchanges of nonmonetary assets should be measured based on the fair value of the assets exchanged. The guidance in that Opinion, however, included certain exceptions to that principle. FAS 153 amends Opinion 29 to eliminate the exception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replaces it with a general exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have commercial substance. A nonmonetary exchange has commercial substance if the future cash flows of the entity are expected to change significantly as a result of the exchange. FAS 153 will be effective in the first reporting period ending after June 15, 2005. The adoption of this statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Trust's results of operations or financial condition.

On February 7, 2005, the SEC staff published certain views concerning the accounting by lessees for leasehold improvements, rent holidays, lessor funding of lessee expenditures and other tenant inducements. Although the application of these views to lessors was not specified by the SEC and a formal accounting standard modifying existing practice on these items has not been issued or proposed, the Trust has conducted a detailed evaluation of its accounting relative to such items. The Trust believes that our leases with our tenants that provide that leasehold improvements that the Trust funds represent fixed assets that the Trust owns and controls and that leases with such arrangements are properly accounted for as commencing at the completion of construction of such assets. On tenant leases that do not provide for landlord funding but rather provide for tenant funded construction and furnishing of the leased premises prior to the formal commencement of the lease the Trust has concluded that the cumulative incremental straight-line rental revenue that would have been recognized on such leases if it had commenced with the turn-over of such space rather than the lease-specified commencement date to be immaterial to current and previous periods. Beginning on January 1, 2005, the Trust will begin recognition of straight-line rental revenue on this accelerated basis for all new leases. This is not expected to have a material effect on future periods and will have no effect on periodic or cumulative cash flows to be received pursuant to a tenant lease.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments:

To meet the reporting requirements of SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments," the Trust calculates the fair value of financial instruments and includes this additional information in the notes to the consolidated financial statements when the fair value is different than the carrying value of those financial instruments. When the fair value reasonably approximates the carrying value, no additional disclosure is made. The estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Trust using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value.

Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Trust could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts.

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Concentration of Risk:

The Trust maintains its cash accounts in a number of commercial banks. Accounts at these banks are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to $100. At various times during the year, the Trust had deposits in excess of the FDIC insurance limit.

One tenant represented 11.4%, 11.5% and 12.0% of total minimum rents in place as of December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. No other tenant represented more than 2.8%, 3.5% and 3.4% of total minimum rents as of December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Management Estimates:

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") 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 period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3. Property:

Property is summarized as follows:

 
  December 31,

 
  2004

  2003

Land   $238,569   $237,647
Building improvements   826,280   812,817
Tenant improvements   12,839   9,235
Equipment & furnishings   4,725   4,067
Construction in progress   6,695   5,807

    1,089,108   1,069,573
Less accumulated depreciation   (120,384)   (96,557)

    $968,724   $973,016

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 was $23,850, $22,863 and $22,278, respectively.

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4. Mortgage Notes Payable:

Mortgage notes payable at December 31, 2004 and 2003 consist of the following:

 
  Carrying Amount of Notes
   
   
   
 
  2004
  2003
   
   
   
Property Pledged as Collateral

  Other

  Related
Party

  Other

  Related
Party

  Interest
Rate

  Payment
Terms

  Maturity
Date


Cascade Mall(a)       $22,120     6.50%   $239(c)   2014
Kitsap Mall/Kitsap Place(b)   $59,360     59,951     8.06%   450(c)   2010
Lakewood Mall(d)   127,000     127,000     7.20%   interest only   2005
Lakewood Mall(e)   17,150     17,150     3.93%   interest only   2005
Los Cerritos Center   111,080     112,995     7.13%   826(c)   2006
North Point Plaza(a)       3,109     6.50%   31(c)   2015
Redmond Town Center—Retail(f)   75,000     59,240     4.81%   301(c)   2009
Redmond Town Center—Office     $77,538     $80,875   6.77%   726(c)   2009
Stonewood Mall   76,422     77,103     7.41%   539(c)   2010
Washington Square   106,970     109,610     6.70%   825(c)   2009
Washington Square   34,934         4.17%   188(c)   2009
Washington Square Too(f)       10,942     6.50%   104(c)   2016

Total   $607,916   $77,538   $599,220   $80,875            

(a)
On October 7, 2004, the joint venture placed an additional loan for $35.0 million on Washington Square. The loan will mature February 1, 2009 and the interest rate floats at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The proceeds from this loan paid off existing loans at Cascade Mall and North Point resulting in a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $721.

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(b)
Effective January 1, 2002, monthly principal and interest of $450 is payable through maturity. This debt is cross-collateralized by Kitsap Mall and Kitsap Place.

(c)
This represents the monthly payment of principal and interest.

(d)
In connection with the acquisition of this property, the Trust assumed $127,000 of collateralized fixed rate notes (the "Notes"). The Notes bear interest at an average fixed rate of 7.20% and mature in August 2005. The Notes require the Trust to deposit all cash flow from the property operations with a trustee to meet its obligations under the Notes. Cash in excess of the required amount, as defined, is released. Included in restricted cash is $750 of cash deposited with the trustee at December 31, 2004 and 2003.

(e)
On July 28, 2000, the Trust placed a $16,125 floating rate note on the property bearing interest at LIBOR plus 2.25% and maturing July 2003. On August 24, 2003, the Trust negotiated a two-year loan extension with the lender and the loan was increased to $17,150. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the total interest rate was 3.93% and 2.93%, respectively.

(f)
On July 19, 2004, the joint venture placed a new $75.0 million fixed rate loan on Redmond Town Center. The new fixed rate loan bears interest at 4.81%. The proceeds were used to pay off the old $58.4 million loan and a $10.6 million loan at Washington Square Too resulting in a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $319.

Most of the mortgage loan agreements contain a prepayment penalty provision for the early extinguishment of the debt.

Total interest costs capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 were $332, $250 and $353, respectively.

The fair value of mortgage notes payable at December 31, 2004 and 2003 is estimated to be approximately $731,496 and $735,135, respectively, based on interest rates for comparable loans.

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The above debt matures as follows:

Years Ending December 31,

   

2005   $155,190
2006   119,358
2007   11,023
2008   11,743
2009   260,558
2010 and beyond   127,582

    $685,454

5. Related Party Transactions:

The Trust engages the Macerich Management Company (the "Management Company"), a subsidiary of the Company, to manage the operations of the Trust. The Management Company provides property management, leasing, corporate, redevelopment and acquisitions services to the properties of the Trust. Under these arrangements, the Management Company is reimbursed for compensation paid to on-site employees, leasing agents and project managers at the properties, as well as insurance costs and other administrative expenses. In consideration of these services, the Management Company receives monthly management fees ranging from 1.0% to 4.0% of the gross monthly rental revenue of the properties managed. During the years ended 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Trust incurred management fees of $5,779, $5,519 and $5,196, respectively, to the Management Company.

A mortgage note collateralized by the office component of Redmond Town Center is held by one of the Company's joint venture partners. In connection with this note, interest expense was $5,361, $5,583 and $5,778 during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Additionally, no interest costs were capitalized during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, in relation to this note.

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6. Future Rental Revenues:

Under existing noncancellable operating lease agreements, tenants are committed to pay the following minimum rental payments to the Trust:

Year Ending December 31,

   

2005   $106,818
2006   95,638
2007   86,392
2008   74,833
2009   65,957
Thereafter   210,936

    $640,574

7. Redeemable Preferred Stock:

On October 6, 1999, the Trust issued 125 shares of Redeemable Preferred Shares of Beneficial Interest ("Preferred Stock") for proceeds totaling $500 in a private placement. On October 26, 1999, the Trust issued 254 and 246 shares of Preferred Stock to the Corp and Ontario Teachers', respectively. The Preferred Stock can be redeemed by the Trust at any time with 15 days notice for $4,000 per share plus accumulated and unpaid dividends and the applicable redemption premium. The Preferred Stock will pay a semiannual dividend equal to $300 per share. The Preferred Stock has limited voting rights.

8. Commitments:

The Trust has certain properties subject to noncancellable operating ground leases. The leases expire at various times through 2069, subject in some cases to options to extend the terms of the lease. Ground rent expense, net of amounts capitalized, was $1,309, $1,218 and $1,114 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

Minimum future rental payments required under the leases are as follows:

Years Ending December 31,

   

2005   $1,331
2006   1,331
2007   1,331
2008   1,439
2009   1,439
Thereafter   74,673

    $81,544

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Report of Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Partners
SDG Macerich Properties, L.P.:

We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related statements of operations, cash flows, and partners' equity for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004. In connection with our audits of the financial statements, we have also audited the related financial statement schedule (Schedule III). These financial statements and the financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for expressing an opinion on the Partnership's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule (Schedule III), when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

KPMG LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
March 4, 2005

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SDG MACERICH PROPERTIES, L.P.

BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2004 and 2003

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  2004

  2003


Assets        
Properties:        
Land   $204,100   199,736
Buildings and improvements   872,540   858,147
Equipment and furnishings   3,359   2,718

    1,079,999   1,060,601
Less accumulated depreciation   165,538   138,194

    914,461   922,407
Cash and cash equivalents   12,913   15,133
Tenant receivables, including accrued revenue, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,731 and $1,292   22,520   22,050
Due from affiliates     163
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $3,258 and $2,095   1,506   2,669
Prepaid real estate taxes and other assets   1,705   1,847

    $953,105   964,269


Liabilities and Partners' Equity

 

 

 

 
Mortgage notes payable   $629,665   632,799
Accounts payable   9,574   9,738
Due to affiliates   33   1,559
Accrued real estate taxes   15,839   15,509
Accrued interest expense   1,474   1,317
Accrued management fee   502   506
Other liabilities   203   202

Total liabilities   657,290   661,630
Partners' equity   295,815   302,639

    $953,105   964,269

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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SDG MACERICH PROPERTIES, L.P.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  2004

  2003

  2002


Revenues:            
Minimum rents   $94,243   95,628   94,956
Overage rents   5,377   5,126   5,156
Tenant recoveries   50,698   51,023   48,212
Other   2,223   1,484   2,756

    152,541   153,261   151,080

Expenses:            
Property operations   23,447   22,989   19,675
Depreciation of properties   27,410   26,675   25,152
Real estate taxes   19,770   19,265   19,242
Repairs and maintenance   6,658   7,189   8,486
Advertising and promotion   5,567   6,368   6,451
Management fees   4,040   4,068   4,052
Provision (recoveries) for credit losses, net   1,437   1,244   300
Interest on mortgage notes   29,923   29,096   30,517
Other   1,290   972   646

    119,542   117,866   114,521

Net income   $32,999   35,395   36,559

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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SDG MACERICH PROPERTIES, L.P.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

(Dollars in thousands)

 
  2004

  2003

  2002


Cash flows from operating activities:            
  Net income   $32,999   $35,395   $36,559

  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:            
  Depreciation of properties   27,410   26,675   25,152
  Amortization of debt premium   (3,134)   (2,945)   (2,768)
  Amortization of financing costs   1,163   916   344
  Change in tenant receivables   (470)   (2,111)   3,875
  Other items   (988)   421   1,792

    Net cash provided by operating activities   56,980   58,351   64,954

Cash flows from investing activities:            
  Additions to properties   (19,832)   (7,924)   (7,289)
  Proceeds from sale of land and building   422     998

    Net cash used by investing activities   (19,410)   (7,924)   (6,291)

Cash flows from financing activities:            
  Payments on mortgage note     (184,500)  
  Proceeds from mortgage notes payable     186,500  
  Deferred financing costs     (2,190)  
  Distributions to partners   (39,790)   (49,528)   (53,664)

    Net cash provided by financing activities   (39,790)   (49,718)   (53,664)

    Net change in cash and cash equivalents   (2,220)   709   4,999
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   15,133   14,424   9,425

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year   $12,913   $15,133   $14,424

Supplemental cash flow information:            
  Cash payments for interest   $31,737   $31,368   $33,089

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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SDG MACERICH PROPERTIES, L.P.

STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' EQUITY

Years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

(Dollars in thousands)

Percentage ownership interest

  Simon Property
Group, Inc.
affiliates
50%

  The Macerich
Company
affiliates
50%

  Accumulated
Other comprehensive
income (loss)

  Total
100%


Balance at December 31, 2001   $166,930   166,930   174   334,034
  Net income   18,280   18,279     36,559
  Other comprehensive income:                
    Derivative financial instruments       (83)   (83)
               
      Total comprehensive income               36,476
  Distributions   (26,832)   (26,832)       (53,664)

Balance at December 31, 2002   158,378   158,377   91   316,846
  Net income   17,697   17,698     35,395
  Other comprehensive income:                
    Derivative financial instruments       (74)   (74)
               
      Total comprehensive income               35,321
  Distributions   (24,764)   (24,764)       (49,528)

Balance at December 31, 2003   151,311   151,311   17   302,639
  Net income   16,500   16,499     32,999
  Other comprehensive income:                
    Derivative financial instruments       (33)   (33)
               
      Total comprehensive income               32,966
  Distributions   (19,895)   (19,895)       (39,790)

Balance at December 31, 2004   $147,916   147,915   (16)   295,815

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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SDG MACERICH PROPERTIES, L.P.

Notes to Financial Statements

December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002

(Dollars in thousands)

(1) General

        (a)   Partnership Organization

On December 29, 1997, affiliates of Simon Property Group, Inc. (Simon) and The Macerich Company (Macerich) formed a limited partnership to acquire and operate a portfolio of 12 regional shopping centers. SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. (the Partnership) acquired the properties on February 27, 1998.

        (b)   Properties

Affiliates of Simon and Macerich each manage six of the shopping centers. The shopping centers and their locations are as follows:

Simon managed properties:    
  South Park Mall   Moline, Illinois
  Valley Mall   Harrisonburg, Virginia
  Granite Run Mall   Media, Pennsylvania
  Eastland Mall and Convenience Center   Evansville, Indiana
  Lake Square Mall   Leesburg, Florida
  North Park Mall   Davenport, Iowa

Macerich managed properties:

 

 
  Lindale Mall   Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  Mesa Mall   Grand Junction, Colorado
  South Ridge Mall   Des Moines, Iowa
  Empire Mall and Empire East   Sioux Falls, South Dakota
  Rushmore Mall   Rapid City, South Dakota
  Southern Hills Mall   Sioux City, Iowa

The shopping center leases generally provide for fixed annual minimum rent, overage rent based on sales, and reimbursement for certain operating expenses, including real estate taxes. For leases in effect at

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December 31, 2004, fixed minimum rents to be received in each of the next five years and thereafter are summarized as follows:


2005   $64,779
2006   64,524
2007   55,458
2008   48,445
2009   39,425
Thereafter   108,751

    $381,382

(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

        (a)   Revenues

All leases are classified as operating leases, and minimum rents are recognized monthly on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases.

Most retail tenants are also required to pay overage rents based on sales over a stated base amount during the lease year, generally ending on January 31. Overage rents are recognized as revenues based on reported and estimated sales for each tenant through December 31. Differences between estimated and actual amounts are recognized in the subsequent year.

Tenant recoveries for real estate taxes and common area maintenance are adjusted annually based on actual expenses, and the related revenues are recognized in the year in which the expenses are incurred. Charges for other operating expenses are billed monthly with periodic adjustments based on estimated utility usage and/or a current price index, and the related revenues are recognized as the amounts are billed and as adjustments become determinable.

        (b)   Cash Equivalents

All highly liquid debt instruments purchased with original maturities of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.

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        (c)   Properties

Properties are recorded at cost and are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:


Buildings and improvements   39 years
Equipment and furnishings   5-7 years
Tenant improvements   Initial term of related lease

Improvements and replacements are capitalized when they extend the useful life, increase capacity, or improve the efficiency of the asset. All repairs and maintenance items are expensed as incurred.

The Partnership assesses whether there has been an impairment in the value of a property by considering factors such as expected future operating income, trends and prospects, as well as the effects of demand, competition and other economic factors. Such factors include the tenants' ability to perform their duties and pay rent under the terms of the leases. The Partnership would recognize an impairment loss if the estimated future income stream of a property is not sufficient to recover its investment. Such a loss would be the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of a property. Management believes no impairment in the net carrying values of its properties have occurred.

        (d)   Financing Costs

Financing costs related to the proceeds of mortgage notes issued are amortized to interest expense over the remaining life of the notes.

        (e)   Use of Estimates

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

        (f)    Income Taxes

As a partnership, the allocated share of income or loss for the year is includable in the income tax returns of the partners; accordingly, income taxes are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements.

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        (g)   Derivative Financial Instruments

The Partnership uses derivative financial instruments in the normal course of business to manage, or hedge, interest rate risk and records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The Partnership requires that hedging derivative instruments are effective in reducing the risk exposure that they are designated to hedge. For derivative instruments associated with the hedge of an anticipated transaction, hedge effectiveness criteria also require that it be probable that the underlying transaction occurs. Any instrument that meets these hedging criteria is formally designated as a hedge at the inception of the derivative contract. When the terms of an underlying transaction are modified resulting in some ineffectiveness, the portion of the change in the derivative fair value related to ineffectiveness from period to period will be included in net income. If any derivative instrument used for risk management does not meet the hedging criteria then it is marked-to-market each period, however, the Partnership intends for all derivative transactions to meet all the hedge criteria and qualify as hedges.

On an ongoing quarterly basis, the Partnership adjusts its balance sheet to reflect the current fair value of its derivatives. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period in income or comprehensive income, depending on whether the derivative is designated and effective as part of a hedged transaction, and on the type of hedge transaction. To the extent that the change in value of a derivative does not perfectly offset the change in value of the instrument being hedged, the ineffective portion of the hedge is immediately recognized in income. Over time, the unrealized gains and losses held in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified to income. This reclassification occurs when the hedged items are also recognized in income. The Partnership has a policy of only entering into contracts with major financial institutions based upon their credit ratings and other factors.

To determine the fair value of derivative instruments, the Partnership uses standard market conventions and techniques such as discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing models, and termination cost at each balance sheet date. All methods of assessing fair value result in a general approximation of value, and such value may never actually be realized.

(3) Mortgage Notes Payable and Fair Value of Financial Instruments

In connection with the acquisition of the properties in 1998, the Partnership assumed $485,000 of mortgage notes secured by the properties. The notes consisted of $300,000 of debt that is due in May 2006 and requires monthly interest payments at a fixed weighted average rate of 7.41% and $185,000 of debt that was due and repaid in May 2003 and required monthly interest payments at a variable weighted average rate (based on LIBOR). The variable rate debt was covered by interest cap agreements that effectively prevented the variable rate from exceeding 11.53%.

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On April 12, 2000, the Partnership obtained $138,500 of additional mortgage financing which is also secured by the properties. In connection with obtaining this debt, the Partnership repaid $500 of the original variable rate debt. The notes consist of $57,100 of debt that requires monthly interest payments at a fixed weighted average rate of 8.13% and $81,400 of debt that requires monthly interest payments at a variable weighted average rate (based on LIBOR) of 2.77% and 1.53% at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. All of the notes mature on May 15, 2006. The variable rate debt is covered by an interest cap agreement that effectively prevents the variable rate from exceeding 11.83%.

In May 2003, $186,500 of proceeds from mortgage notes issued that were secured by the properties were used to repay the assumed debt that was due in May 2003. The notes are due in May 2006 and require monthly interest payments at a variable weighted average rate (based on LIBOR) of 2.81% and 1.57% at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. This debt is covered by interest cap agreements that effectively prevent the variable rate from exceeding 10.63%.

The fair value assigned to the $300,000 fixed-rate debt assumed at the acquisition date based on an estimated market interest rate of 6.23% was $322,711, with the resulting debt premium being amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the debt using a level yield method. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the unamortized balance of the debt premium was $4,665 and $7,799, respectively.

The fair value of the fixed-rate debt of $357,100 at December 31, 2004 and 2003 based on an interest rate of 4.50% and 3.94%, respectively, is estimated to be $371,898 and $386,563, respectively. The carrying value of the variable-rate debt of $267,900 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the Partnership's other financial instruments are estimated to approximate their fair values.

As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Partnership has recorded its interest rate cap agreements as derivatives at their fair values of $0 and $46, respectively, included in other assets. These derivatives consist of interest rate cap agreements with a total notional amount of $267,900 at December 31, 2004 and 2003 and a maturity date of May 2006. The Partnership's exposure to market risk due to changes in interest rates relates to the Partnership's long-term debt obligations. Through its risk management strategy, the Partnership manages exposure to interest rate market risk by interest rate protection agreements to effectively cap a portion of variable rate debt. The Partnership's intent is to minimize its exposure to potential significant increases in interest rates. The Partnership does not enter into interest rate protection agreements for speculative purposes.

(4) Related Party Transactions

Management fees incurred in 2004, 2003, and 2002 totaled $2,034, $2,038, and $2,071, respectively, for the Simon-managed properties and $2,006, $2,030, and $1,981, respectively, for the Macerich-managed

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properties, both based on a fee of 4% of gross receipts, as defined. In addition to the management fees, Macerich charged the Partnership an additional $620 and $366 for shared services fees in 2004 and 2003, respectively.

Due from affiliates and due to affiliates on the accompanying balance sheets represent amounts due to or from the Partnership to Simon or Macerich or an affiliate of Simon or Macerich in the normal course of operations of the shopping center properties.

(5) Contingent Liability

The Partnership is not currently involved with any litigation other than routine and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. On the basis of consultation with counsel, management believes that these items will not have a material adverse impact on the Partnership's financial statements taken as a whole.

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THE MACERICH COMPANY
December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)
Schedule III. Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation

 
  Initial Cost to Company

   
  Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period

   
   
 
  Land

  Building and
Improvements

  Equipment
and
Furnishings

  Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition

  Land

  Building and
Improvements

  Furniture,
Fixtures and
Equipment

  Construction in
Progress

  Total

  Accumulated
Depreciation

  Total Cost
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation


Shopping Centers/Entities:                                            
Arizona LifeStyle Galleries (50%)   1,700   1,694   0   436   1,700   2,130   0   0   3,830   1,096   2,734
Borgata   3,667   28,080   0   270   3,667   28,286   29   35   32,017   1,982   30,035
Capitola Mall   11,312   46,689   0   5,249   11,309   51,801   108   32   63,250   12,510   50,740
Carmel Plaza   9,080   36,354   0   2,943   9,080   38,999   47   251   48,377   6,695   41,682
Chandler Fashion Center   24,188   223,143   0   3,197   24,188   226,140   88   112   250,528   16,111   234,417
Chesterfield Towne Center   18,517   72,936   2   20,397   18,517   90,748   2,544   43   111,852   33,607   78,245
Citadel, The   21,600   86,711   0   7,100   21,600   92,440   811   560   115,411   18,760   96,651
Crossroads Mall—Boulder (29th Street)   50   37,793   64   73,423   21,616   40,326   199   49,189   111,330   27,690   83,640
Crossroads Mall—Oklahoma   10,279   43,486   291   21,934   14,367   61,148   409   66   75,990   19,335   56,655
Fiesta Mall   19,445   99,116   0   0   19,445   99,116   0   0   118,561   400   118,161
Flagstaff Mall   5,480   31,773   0   2,490   5,480   31,628   152   2,483   39,743   2,940   36,803
FlatIron Crossing   21,823   286,809   0   4,167   21,823   290,212   52   712   312,799   15,818   296,981
FlatIron Peripheral   6,205   0   0   (50)   6,155   0   0   0   6,155   0   6,155
Fresno Fashion Fair   17,966   72,194   0   14,336   17,966   84,989   1,228   313   104,496   16,234   88,262
Great Falls Marketplace   2,960   11,840   0   1,137   3,090   12,847   0   0   15,937   2,251   13,686
Greeley Mall   5,601   12,648   13   23,260   5,601   35,374   547   0   41,522   15,873   25,649
Green Tree Mall   4,947   14,925   332   26,422   4,947   40,937   597   145   46,626   30,324   16,302
Holiday Village Mall   3,491   18,229   138   20,454   5,268   35,953   295   796   42,312   26,727   15,585
La Cumbre Plaza   18,122   21,492   0   8   18,122   21,492   0   8   39,622   452   39,170
Macerich Cerritos Adjacent, LLC   0   6,448   0   (5,698)   0   750   0   0   750   77   673
Macerich Management Co.   0   2,237   26,562   11,970   0   2,695   37,223   851   40,769   11,765   29,004
Macerich Property Management Co., LLC   0   0   2,808   0   0   2,740   68   0   2,808   2,003   805
Midcor V (NVPC Peripheral)   1,703   0   0   (201)   1,432   0   0   70   1,502   0   1,502
Northgate Mall   8,400   34,865   841   27,323   13,414   56,244   1,004   767   71,429   30,314   41,115
Northridge Mall   20,100   101,170   0   2,053   20,100   102,823   256   144   123,323   3,998   119,325
Northwest Arkansas Mall   18,800   75,358   0   2,393   18,175   77,991   288   97   96,551   12,974   83,577
Oaks, The   32,300   117,156   0   5,130   32,300   119,019   289   2,978   154,586   8,205   146,381
Pacific View   8,697   8,696   0   106,235   7,854   114,951   818   5   123,628   15,199   108,429
Panorama Mall   4,373   17,491   0   384   4,373   17,735   100   40   22,248   979   21,269
Paradise Valley Mall   24,565   125,996   0   2,366   24,565   127,528   833   1   152,927   9,771   143,156
Paradise West Parcel 4   0   0   0   104   0   0   0   104   104   0   104
Parklane Mall   2,311   15,612   173   17,843   2,426   25,448   353   7,712   35,939   21,480   14,459
Prescott Gateway   5,733   49,778   0   3,590   5,733   53,057   57   254   59,101   4,777   54,324
PVIC Ground Leases   8,880   2,489   0   12,438   23,211   595   0   1   23,807   240   23,567
PVOP II   1,150   1,790   0   2,593   2,300   3,227   6   0   5,533   685   4,848
Queens Center   21,460   86,631   8   263,948   37,160   326,297   2,854   5,736   372,047   24,299   347,748
Rimrock Mall   8,737   35,652   0   7,948   8,737   43,182   418   0   52,337   9,934   42,403
Salisbury, The Centre at   15,290   63,474   31   3,753   15,284   66,126   834   304   82,548   17,355   65,193
Santa Monica Place   26,400   105,600   0   7,258   26,400   109,549   1,408   1,901   139,258   15,190   124,068
Scottsdale/101 Associates   0   4,701   0   52,337   0   57,014   10   14   57,038   3,276   53,762
Somersville Town Center   4,096   20,317   1,425   14,153   4,099   35,185   661   46   39,991   17,685   22,306
South Plains Mall   23,100   92,728   0   6,554   23,100   97,832   1,054   396   122,382   17,691   104,691
South Towne Center   19,600   78,954   0   10,753   19,454   89,211   588   54   109,307   19,561   89,746
Superstition Springs Peripheral   700   0   0   (700)   0   0   0   0   0   0   0
Superstition Springs Power Center   1,618   4,420   0   (1)   1,618   4,419   0   0   6,037   323   5,714
The Macerich Partnership, L.P.   0   2,534   0   712   211   820   2,215   0   3,246   413   2,833
Tucson La Encantada   12,800   19,699   0   47,231   12,800   66,251   208   471   79,730   3,128   76,602
Valley View Center   17,100   68,687   0   44,472   18,091   103,156   1,663   7,349   130,259   20,314   109,945
Victor Valley, Mall at   15,700   75,230   0   75   15,700   75,230   0   75   91,005   1,404   89,601
Village Center   2,250   4,459   0   9,464   4,500   11,672   1   0   16,173   1,937   14,236
Village Crossroads   3,100   4,493   0   8,479   6,200   9,872   0   0   16,072   660   15,412
Village Fair North   3,500   8,567   0   13,850   7,000   18,917   0   0   25,917   1,856   24,061
Village Plaza   3,423   8,688   0   834   3,423   9,517   5   0   12,945   1,382   11,563
Village Square I   0   2,844   0   4   0   2,844   4   0   2,848   222   2,626
Village Square II   0   8,492   0   65   0   8,554   3   0   8,557   795   7,762
Vintage Faire Mall   14,902   60,532   0   18,549   14,298   78,658   1,006   21   93,983   17,963   76,020
Westcor Partners   390   0   0   2,777   390   1,275   1,568   (66)   3,167   282   2,885
Westside Pavilion   34,100   136,819   0   18,647   34,103   149,298   2,006   4,159   189,566   28,281   161,285

Total   $571,711   $2,598,519   $32,688   $946,858   $642,392   $3,354,248   $64,907   $88,229   $4,149,776   $575,223   $3,574,553

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THE MACERICH COMPANY

December 31, 2004

(Dollars in thousands)

Schedule III. Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)

Depreciation of the Company's investment in buildings and improvements reflected in the statements of income are calculated over the estimated useful lives of the asset as follows:


Buildings and improvements   5-40 years
Tenant improvements   life of related lease
Equipment and furnishings   5-7 years

The changes in total real estate assets for the three years ended December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 
  2002

  2003

  2004


Balance, beginning of year   $ 2,227,833   $ 3,251,674   $ 3,662,359
Additions     1,037,757     644,236     524,877
Dispositions and retirements     (13,916)     (233,551)     (37,460)

Balance, end of year   $ 3,251,674   $ 3,662,359   $ 4,149,776

The changes in accumulated depreciation for the three years ended December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 
  2002

  2003

  2004


Balance, beginning of year   $ 340,504   $ 409,497   $ 475,634
Additions     78,957     94,966     104,431
Dispositions and retirements     (9,964)     (28,829)     (4,842)

Balance, end of year   $ 409,497   $ 475,634   $ 575,223

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PACIFIC PREMIER RETAIL TRUST
December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)

Schedule III. Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation

 
  Initial Cost to Company

   
  Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period

   
 
  Land

  Building and
Improvements

  Cost
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition

  Land

  Building and
Improvements

  Furniture,
Fixtures and
Equipment

  Construction in
Progress

  Total

  Accumulated
Depreciation

  Total Cost
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation


Shopping Center Entities:                                        
Cascade Mall   $8,200   $32,843   $2,796   $8,200   $35,501   $138   $0   $43,839   $5,543   $38,296
Creekside Crossing   620   2,495   136   620   2,608   0   23   3,251   392   2,859
Cross Court Plaza   1,400   5,629   306   1,400   5,935   0   0   7,335   888   6,447
Kitsap Mall   13,590   56,672   2,437   13,486   59,059   154   0   72,699   9,451   63,248
Kitsap Place Mall   1,400   5,627   2,576   1,400   8,203   0   0   9,603   992   8,611
Lakewood Mall   48,025   112,059   42,602   48,025   152,879   1,782   0   202,686   20,983   181,703
Los Cerritos Center   57,000   133,000   4,804   57,000   136,089   1,638   77   194,804   19,596   175,208
Northpoint Plaza   1,400   5,627   25   1,397   5,654   1   0   7,052   857   6,195
Redmond Towne Center   18,381   73,868   18,171   17,864   92,412   139   5   110,420   13,368   97,052
Redmond Office   20,676   90,929   15,235   20,676   106,164   0   0   126,840   14,372   112,468
Stonewood Mall   30,902   72,104   3,404   30,901   74,949   224   336   106,410   10,360   96,050
Washington Square Mall   33,600   135,084   15,337   33,600   143,518   649   6,254   184,021   21,153   162,868
Washington Square Too   4,000   16,087   61   4,000   16,148   0   0   20,148   2,429   17,719

Total   $239,194   $742,024   $107,890   $238,569   $839,119   $4,725   $6,695   $1,089,108   $120,384   $968,724

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PACIFIC PREMIER RETAIL TRUST
December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)

Schedule III. Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Continued)

Depreciation of the Trusts's investment in buildings and improvements reflected in the statement of income are calculated over the estimated useful lives of the asset as follows:


Buildings and improvements   5-39 years
Tenant improvements   life of related lease
Equipment and furnishings   5-7 years

The changes in total real estate assets for the three years ended December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 
  2002

  2003

  2004


Balance, beginning of year   $ 1,052,448   $ 1,059,385   $ 1,069,573
Additions     6,937     10,188     19,535
Dispositions and retirements            

Balance, end of year   $ 1,059,385   $ 1,069,573   $ 1,089,108

The changes in accumulated depreciation and for the three years ended December 31, 2004 are as follows:

 
  2002

  2003

  2004


Balance, beginning of year   $ 51,416   $ 73,694   $ 96,557
Additions     22,278     22,863     23,850
Dispositions and retirements             (23)

Balance, end of year   $ 73,694   $ 96,557   $ 120,384

140     The Macerich Company


SDG MACERICH PROPERTIES, L.P.
December 31, 2004
(Dollars in thousands)

Schedule III. Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation

 
   
  Initial Cost to Partnership

   
  Gross Book Value at December 31, 2004

   
   
 
   
  Costs
Capitalized
Subsequent to
Acquisition

   
  Total Cost
Net of
Accumulated
Depreciation

Shopping Center(1)

  Location

  Land

  Building and
Improvements

  Equipment and Furnishings

  Land

  Building and
Improvements

  Equipment and Furnishings

  Accumulated
Depreciation


Mesa Mall   Grand Junction, Colorado     $11,155   44,635     4,967   11,155   49,487   115   9,812   50,945
Lake Square Mall   Leesburg, Florida     7,348   29,392     1,562   7,348   30,841   113   5,857   32,445
South Park Mall   Moline, Illinois     21,341   85,540     7,708   21,341   92,884   364   17,413   97,176
Eastland Mall   Evansville, Indiana     28,160   112,642     7,533   28,160   119,694   481   22,696   125,639
Lindale Mall   Cedar Rapids, Iowa     12,534   50,151     3,752   12,534   53,783   120   9,956   56,481
North Park Mall   Davenport, Iowa     17,210   69,042     11,383   17,210   79,778   647   14,715   82,920
South Ridge Mall   Des Moines, Iowa     11,524   46,097     7,139   12,502   52,090   168   10,407   54,353
Granite Run Mall   Media, Pennsylvania     26,147   104,671     3,653   26,147   107,801   523   19,890   114,581
Rushmore Mall   Rapid City, South Dakota     12,089   50,588     4,173   12,089   54,435   326   11,317   55,533
Empire Mall   Sioux Falls, South Dakota     23,706   94,860     12,866   23,470   107,740   222   21,155   110,277
Empire East   Sioux Falls, South Dakota     2,073   8,291     (571)   1,854   7,925   14   1,348   8,445
Southern Hills Mall   Sioux City, South Dakota     15,697   62,793     7,616   15,697   70,353   56   12,629   73,477
Valley Mall   Harrisonburg, Virginia     10,393   41,572     8,567   14,593   45,729   210   8,343   52,189

        $ 199,377   800,274     80,348   204,100   872,540   3,359   165,538   914,461

Depreciation of the Partnership's investment in shopping center properties reflected in the statement of operations are calculated over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

Building and improvements:        
Building and building improvements   39 years    
Tenant improvements   Shorter of lease term or useful life    
Equipment and furnishings   5-7 years    
(1)
All of the shopping centers were acquired in 1998 and are encumbered by mortgage notes payable with a carrying value of $629,665 and $632,799 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively.

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Depreciation of the Partnership's investment in shopping center properties reflected in the statement of operations are calculated over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:


Buildings and improvements   39 years
Tenant improvements   shorter of lease term or useful life
Equipment and furnishings   5-7 years

The changes in total shopping center properties for the three years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 are as follows:


Balance at December 31, 2001     1,047,170
Acquisitions in 2002    
Additions in 2002     7,289
Disposals and retirements in 2002     (1,075)

Balance at December 31, 2002   $ 1,053,384
Acquisitions in 2003    
Additions in 2003     7,924
Disposals and retirements in 2003     (707)

Balance at December 31, 2003   $ 1,060,601
Acquisitions in 2004    
Additions in 2004     19,832
Disposals and retirements in 2004     (434)

Balance at December 31, 2004   $ 1,079,999

The changes in accumulated depreciation for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 are as follows:


Balance at December 31, 2001     86,892
Additions in 2002     25,152
Disposals and retirements in 2002     (77)

Balance at December 31, 2002   $ 111,967

Additions in 2003     26,675
Disposals and retirements in 2003     (448)

Balance at December 31, 2003   $ 138,194
Additions in 2004     27,410
Disposals and retirements in 2004     (66)

Balance at December 31, 2004   $ 165,538

142     The Macerich Company



SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on March 25, 2005.

  THE MACERICH COMPANY

 

By

 

/s/  
ARTHUR M. COPPOLA       
Arthur M. Coppola
President and Chief Executive Officer

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

Signature

  Capacity

  Date



 

 

 

 

 

/s/  
ARTHUR M. COPPOLA       
Arthur M. Coppola

 

President and Chief Executive Officer And Director

 

March 25, 2005

/s/  
MACE SIEGEL       
Mace Siegel

 

Chairman of the Board

 

March 25, 2005

/s/  
DANA K. ANDERSON       
Dana K. Anderson

 

Vice Chairman of the Board

 

March 25, 2005

/s/  
EDWARD C. COPPOLA       
Edward C. Coppola

 

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

 

March 25, 2005

/s/  
JAMES COWNIE       
James Cownie

 

Director

 

March 25, 2005

/s/  
DIANA LAING       
Diana Laing

 

Director

 

March 25, 2005

/s/  
FREDERICK HUBBELL       
Frederick Hubbell

 

Director

 

March 25, 2005
         

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/s/  
STANLEY MOORE       
Stanley Moore

 

Director

 

March 25, 2005

/s/  
WILLIAM SEXTON       
William Sexton

 

Director

 

March 25, 2005

/s/  
THOMAS E. O'HERN       
Thomas E. O'Hern

 

Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial and Accounting Officer

 

March 25, 2005

144     The Macerich Company



EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number

  Description

  Sequentially
Numbered
Page


2.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger among the Company, the Operating Partnership, MACW, Inc., Wilmorite Properties, Inc. and Wilmorite Holdings, L.P. dated as of December 22, 2004 (The Company agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any unfiled exhibits and schedules to this Agreement to the SEC upon request).    

3.1*

 

Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Company

 

 

3.1.1**

 

Articles Supplementary of the Company

 

 

3.1.2***

 

Articles Supplementary of the Company (Series A Preferred Stock)

 

 

3.1.3****

 

Articles Supplementary of the Company (Series B Preferred Stock)

 

 

3.1.4###

 

Articles Supplementary of the Company (Series C Junior Participating Preferred Stock)

 

 

3.1.5*******

 

Articles Supplementary of the Company (Series D Preferred Stock)

 

 

3.1.6******#

 

Articles Supplementary of the Company (reclassification of shares)

 

 

3.2***#

 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company

 

 

4.1*****

 

Form of Common Stock Certificate

 

 

4.2******

 

Form of Preferred Stock Certificate (Series A Preferred Stock)

 

 

4.2.1###

 

Form of Preferred Stock Certificate (Series B Preferred Stock)

 

 

4.2.2*****

 

Form of Preferred Stock Certificate (Series C Junior Participating Preferred Stock)

 

 

4.2.3********#

 

Form of Preferred Stock Certificate (Series D Preferred Stock)

 

 

4.2.4*****

 

Form of Right Certificate

 

 

4.3*****

 

Agreement dated as of November 10, 1998 between the Company and EquiServe Trust Company, N.A., as successor to First Chicago Trust Company of New York, as Rights Agent

 

 

4.4*****#

 

Undertaking

 

 

10.1********

 

Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement for the Operating Partnership dated as of March 16, 1994

 

 

10.1.1******

 

Amendment to Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement for the Operating Partnership dated June 27, 1997

 

 

10.1.2******

 

Amendment to Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement for the Operating Partnership dated November 16, 1997

 

 
         

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10.1.3******

 

Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement for the Operating Partnership dated February 25, 1998

 

 

10.1.4******

 

Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement for the Operating Partnership dated February 26, 1998

 

 

10.1.5###

 

Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement for the Operating Partnership dated June 17, 1998

 

 

10.1.6###

 

Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement for the Operating Partnership dated December 31, 1999

 

 

10.1.7#######

 

Eighth Amendment to Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement for the Operating Partnership dated November 9, 2000

 

 

10.1.8*******

 

Ninth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement for the Operating Partnership dated July 26, 2002

 

 

10.2********

 

Employment Agreement between the Company and Mace Siegel dated as of March 16, 1994

 

 

10.2.1********

 

List of Omitted Employment Agreements

 

 

10.2.2******

 

Employment Agreement between Macerich Management Company and Larry Sidwell dated as of February 11, 1997

 

 

10.3******

 

Amended and Restated 1994 Incentive Plan

 

 

10.3.1########

 

Amendment to the Amended and Restated 1994 Incentive Plan dated as of March 31, 2001

 

 

10.3.2*******#

 

Amendment to Amended and Restated 1994 Incentive Plan (October 29, 2003)

 

 

10.3.3####

 

1999 Cash Bonus/Restricted Stock Program and Stock Unit Program under the Amended and Restated 1994 Incentive Plan (including the forms of the Award Agreements)

 

 

10.4#

 

1994 Eligible Directors' Stock Option Plan

 

 

10.4.1*******#

 

Amendment to 1994 Eligible Directors Stock Option Plan (October 29, 2003)

 

 

10.5*******#

 

Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives (2003)

 

 

10.5.1

 

2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives

 

 

10.6*******#

 

Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan for Senior Executives (2003)

 

 
         

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10.6.1

 

2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Senior Executives

 

 

10.7

 

Eligible Directors' Deferred Compensation/Phantom Stock Plan (as amended and restated as of January 1, 2005)

 

 

10.8********

 

Executive Officer Salary Deferral Plan

 

 

10.8.1*******#

 

Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 to Executive Officer Salary Deferral Plan

 

 

10.8.2

 

Amendment No. 3 to Executive Officer Salary Deferral Plan

 

 

10.9********

 

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 16, 1994, between the Company and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company

 

 

10.10********

 

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 16, 1994, among the Company and Mace Siegel, Dana K. Anderson, Arthur M. Coppola and Edward C. Coppola

 

 

10.11*******

 

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of March 16, 1994, among the Company, Richard M. Cohen and MRII Associates

 

 

10.12*******

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated as of June 27, 1997

 

 

10.13*******

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated as of February 25, 1998 between the Company and Security Capital Preferred Growth Incorporated

 

 

10.14********

 

Incidental Registration Rights Agreement dated March 16, 1994

 

 

10.15******

 

Incidental Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 21, 1994

 

 

10.16******

 

Incidental Registration Rights Agreement dated as of August 15, 1995

 

 

10.17******

 

Incidental Registration Rights Agreement dated as of December 21, 1995

 

 

10.17.1******

 

List of Omitted Incidental/Demand Registration Rights Agreements

 

 

10.18###

 

Redemption, Registration Rights and Lock-Up Agreement dated as of July 24, 1998 between the Company and Harry S. Newman, Jr. and LeRoy H. Brettin

 

 

10.19********

 

Indemnification Agreement, dated as of March 16, 1994, between the Company and Mace Siegel

 

 

10.19.1********

 

List of Omitted Indemnification Agreements

 

 

10.20*******

 

Form of Registration Rights Agreement with Series D Preferred Unit Holders

 

 

10.20.1*******

 

List of Omitted Registration Rights Agreements

 

 
         

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10.21**##

 

$1,000,000,000 Amended and Restated Revolving Loan Facility Credit Agreement among the Operating Partnership, the Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, JP Morgan Chase Bank and various lenders dated as of July 30, 2004

 

 

10.22**##

 

Amended and Restated $250,000,000 Term Loan Facility Credit Agreement by and among the Operating Partnership, the Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, JP Morgan Chase Bank and various lenders dated as of July 30, 2004

 

 

10.23##

 

Form of Incidental Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and various investors dated as of July 26, 2002

 

 

10.23.1##

 

List of Omitted Incidental Registration Rights Agreements

 

 

10.24*#

 

Tax Matters Agreement dated as of July 26, 2002 between The Macerich Partnership L.P. and the Protected Partners

 

 

10.25#######

 

2000 Incentive Plan effective as of November 9, 2000 (including 2000 Cash Bonus/Restricted Stock Program and Stock Unit Program and Award Agreements)

 

 

10.25.1########

 

Amendment to the 2000 Incentive Plan dated March 31, 2001

 

 

10.25.2*******#

 

Amendment to 2000 Incentive Plan (October 29, 2003)

 

 

10.26#######

 

Form of Stock Option Agreements under the 2000 Incentive Plan

 

 

10.27****#

 

2003 Equity Incentive Plan

 

 

10.27.1*******#

 

Amendment to 2003 Equity Incentive Plan (October 29, 2003)

 

 

10.27.2****#

 

2003 Cash Bonus/Restricted Stock and Stock Unit Award Program under the 2003 Equity Incentive Plan

 

 

10.28*****#

 

Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement under 2003 Equity Incentive Plan

 

 

10.29*****#

 

Form of Stock Unit Award Agreement under 2003 Equity Incentive Plan

 

 

10.30*****#

 

Form of Employee Stock Option Agreement under 2003 Equity Incentive Plan

 

 

10.31*****#

 

Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Grant under 2003 Equity Incentive Plan

 

 

10.32***#

 

Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Non-Management Directors

 

 

10.33****#

 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

 
         

148     The Macerich Company



10.33.1*****#

 

Amendment 2003-1 to Employee Stock Purchase Plan (October 29, 2003)

 

 

10.34**#

 

Management Continuity Agreement dated March 15, 2002 between David Contis and the Company

 

 

10.34.1**#

 

List of Omitted Management Continuity Agreements

 

 

10.35*******#

 

Indemnification Agreement between the Company and Mace Siegel dated October 29, 2003

 

 

10.35.1*******#

 

List of Omitted Indemnification Agreements

 

 

10.36*******#

 

Registration Rights Agreement dated as of December 18, 2003 by the Operating Partnership, the Company and Taubman Realty Group Limited Partnership (Registration rights assigned by Taubman to three assignees).

 

 

10.37******

 

Partnership Agreement of S.M. Portfolio Ltd. Partnership

 

 

21.1

 

List of Subsidiaries

 

 

23.1

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Deloitte and Touche, LLC)

 

 

23.2

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP)

 

 

23.3

 

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (KPMG LLP)

 

 

31.1

 

Section 302 Certification of Arthur Coppola, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

31.2

 

Section 302 Certification of Thomas O'Hern, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

32.1

 

Section 906 Certifications of Arthur Coppola and Thomas O'Hern

 

 



*

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-11, as amended (No. 33-68964), and incorporated herein by reference.

**

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, event date May 30, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference.

***

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, event date February 25, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference.

****

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, event date June 17, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference.

*****

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, event date November 10, 1998, as amended, and incorporated herein by reference.
     

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******

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997, and incorporated herein by reference.

*******

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, event date July 26, 2002 and incorporated herein by reference.

********

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference.

#

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference.

##

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for the quarter ended June 30, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.

###

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference.

####

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference.

#####

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference.

######

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, and incorporated herein by reference.

#######

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, and incorporated herein by reference.

########

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.

*#

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.

**#

 

Previously filed as an exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.

***#

 

Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.

****#

 

Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2003, and incorporated herein by reference.

*****#

 

Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2003, and incorporated herein by reference.

******#

 

Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3, as amended (No. 333-88718), and incorporated herein by reference.

*******#

 

Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.
     

150     The Macerich Company



********#

 

Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3 (No. 333-107063), and incorporated herein by reference.

**##

 

Previously filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.

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Exhibit 2.1



AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

AMONG

THE MACERICH COMPANY,

THE MACERICH PARTNERSHIP, L.P.,

MACW, INC.,

WILMORITE PROPERTIES, INC.

AND

WILMORITE HOLDINGS, L.P.

Dated as of December 22, 2004




TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   
  Page
ARTICLE I   THE MERGER   2
 
1.1

 

Aggregate Consideration to be Paid in Merger and Partnership Merger; Other Amounts to be Paid at Closing

 

2
  1.2   The Merger   2
  1.3   Closing   3
  1.4   Effective Time   3
  1.5   Effect of the Merger on the Organizational Documents and Management of the Company   3
  1.6   Effect of the Merger on Capital Stock   3
  1.7   Change of Control Payments   4
  1.8   Pre-Closing Distribution; Worksheets for Calculating Final Offer Consideration   5
  1.9   Dissenting Shares   6
  1.10   Certain Intellectual Property Rights of the Company   6
  1.11   Limited Partner Matters and Company Information Statement   7
  1.12   Liquidation of Company   7

ARTICLE II

 

EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES

 

8
 
2.1

 

Exchange Agent

 

8
  2.2   Exchange Procedure   8
  2.3   No Further Ownership Rights in Company Stock   9
  2.4   Investment of Exchange Fund   9
  2.5   Termination of the Exchange Fund   9
  2.6   Stock Transfer Books   9
  2.7   No Liability   10
  2.8   Lost Certificates   10
  2.9   Withholding Rights   10

ARTICLE III

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY AND COMPANY LP

 

10
 
3.1

 

Organization; Good Standing; and Power

 

10
  3.2   Company Subsidiaries   11
  3.3   Other Interests   11
  3.4   Capital Structure   12
  3.5   Compliance with Law; Permits   13
  3.6   Authority; Validity and Effect of Agreements   14
  3.7   Consents and Approvals; No Violations   14
  3.8   Litigation   15
  3.9   Absence of Certain Changes   16
  3.10   Financial Statements; No Undisclosed Material Liabilities   16
  3.11   Tax Matters   17
  3.12   Properties   19
  3.13   Environmental Matters   21
  3.14   Employee Benefit Plans   21
  3.15   Labor and Employment Matters   23
  3.16   Brokers   23
  3.17   Opinion of Financial Advisor   24
  3.18   Consent and Voting Agreements   24
         

(i)


  3.19   Material Contracts and Commitments   24
  3.20   Intellectual Property   25
  3.21   Insurance   25
  3.22   Company Information   26
  3.23   Related Party Transactions   26
  3.24   Investment Company Act of 1940   26
  3.25   Internal Financial Controls   26
  3.26   Inapplicability of Takeover Statute   27
  3.27   Definition of the Company's Knowledge   27
  3.28   No Other Representations or Warranties   27

ARTICLE IV

 

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF PARENT, PARENT LP AND MERGER SUB

 

28
 
4.1

 

Organization; Good Standing and Power

 

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  4.2   Formation of Merger Sub; No Prior Activities   28
  4.3   Compliance with Law   29
  4.4   Authority; Validity and Effect of Agreement   29
  4.5   Consents and Approvals; No Violations   30
  4.6   SEC Reports   31
  4.7   Tax Matters   31
  4.8   Litigation   31
  4.9   Brokers   32
  4.10   Parent Information   32
  4.11   Required Financing   32
  4.12   Definition of Parent's Knowledge   32
  4.13   No Other Representations or Warranties   33

ARTICLE V

 

CONDUCT OF BUSINESS PENDING MERGER

 

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5.1

 

Conduct of Business by the Company

 

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  5.2   Conduct of Business by Parent   36

ARTICLE VI

 

COVENANTS

 

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6.1

 

Access to Information; Confidentiality

 

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  6.2   Other Filings   37
  6.3   Additional Agreements   37
  6.4   No Solicitations   37
  6.5   Public Announcements   38
  6.6   Employee Benefit Arrangements   38
  6.7   Officers' and Directors' Indemnification   39
  6.8   Certain Tax Matters   41
  6.9   Company LP Matters   42
  6.10   Required Financing   44
  6.11   Consent and Voting Agreements   44
  6.12   Excluded Properties   44
  6.13   Parent Obligations   44

ARTICLE VII

 

CONDITIONS TO THE MERGER

 

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7.1

 

Conditions to the Obligations of Each Party to Effect the Merger

 

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  7.2   Additional Conditions to Obligations of Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub   45
  7.3   Additional Conditions to Obligations of the Company   46
         

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ARTICLE VIII

 

TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER

 

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8.1

 

Termination

 

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  8.2   Effect of Termination   47
  8.3   Parent Guarantee   47
  8.4   Fees and Expenses   48
  8.5   Amendment   48
  8.6   Extension; Waiver   48

ARTICLE IX

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

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9.1

 

Notices

 

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  9.2   Certain Definitions   49
  9.3   Terms Defined Elsewhere   53
  9.4   Interpretation   55
  9.5   Non-Survival of Representations, Warranties, Covenants and Agreements   55
  9.6   Miscellaneous   55
  9.7   Assignment; Benefit   56
  9.8   Severability   56
  9.9   Choice of Law; Consent to Jurisdiction   56
  9.10   Gender Neutral   56
  9.11   Waiver   56
  9.12   Counterparts   56

Exhibits


 


 

 

Exhibit A   Form of Amended and Restated Company Partnership Agreement
Exhibit B   Form of Consent and Voting Agreement
Exhibit C   Form of Contribution Agreement
Exhibit D   Form of Danbury Merger Agreement
Exhibit E   Form of Certificate of Merger
Exhibit F   Form of Management Agreement
Exhibit G-1   Form of Company Tax Opinion
Exhibit G-2   Form of Company Tax Opinion
Exhibit H   Form of Non-Competition Agreement
Exhibit I-1   Form of Tax Withholding Affidavit (Individuals)
Exhibit I-2   Form of Tax Withholding Affidavit (Entities)
Exhibit J   Form of Parent Tax Opinion
Exhibit K   Form of Registration Rights Agreement

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SCHEDULES

Company Disclosure Schedule

Section

  Title

1.1(a)   Calculation of Final Offer Consideration
1.1(b)   Other Liabilities to be Paid Off or Assumed at Closing
1.10(a)   Retained Intellectual Property Rights
1.10(b)   Transferred Intellectual Property Rights
3.2(a)   Company Subsidiaries
3.2(b)   Ownership of Company Subsidiaries
3.3   Other Interests
3.4(b)   Encumbrances on Capital Stock
3.4(e)   Voting Agreements; Restrictions on Transfer of Shares
3.4(f)   Repurchase Agreements
3.4(g)   Registration Agreements
3.4(h)   Dividends
3.4(i)   Limited Partner and Interests of Company LP
3.4(j)   Encumbrances on Common and Preferred Units
3.5(a)   Compliance with Law
3.7(a)   Consents and Approvals; No Violations
3.7(b)   Government Entity Filings
3.7(c)   Preferential Rights
3.8   Litigation
3.9   Absence of Certain Changes
3.10(a)   Financial Statements
3.10(b)   Undisclosed Liabilities
3.11(a)   Taxes
3.11(b)   Built-in Gain
3.11(c)   Company Tax Protection Agreements
3.11(d)   Tax Returns
3.11(e)   Tax Power of Attorney
3.11(f)   Tax Extensions
3.12(a)   Company Properties
3.12(c)(vi)   Company Property Exceptions
3.12(e)   Condemnation
3.12(f)   Unexpired Third-Party Rights
3.12(g)   Anchor Store Agreements
3.13   Environmental Matters
3.14   Employee Programs
3.15   Labor and Employment Matters
3.19(a)   Material Contracts
3.19(b)   Key Person Provisions
3.20   Intellectual Property
3.21   Insurance
3.23   Related Party Transactions
3.27   Definition of the Company's Knowledge
5.1   Conduct of Business by Company
     

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6.6(a)   Stock Appreciation Rights, Severance, Retention and Leasing Commission Agreements and Obligations
6.6(c)   Stock Appreciation Rights, Severance, Retention Agreements and Obligations
6.8(h)   New York State Sales Tax Audit
6.11   Consent and Voting Agreements
7.1(b)   Regulatory Approvals
7.2(e)   Consents
7.2(h)   Termination of Contracts With Interested Persons

Parent Disclosure Schedule

Section

  Title

4.3   Compliance with Law
4.5(a)   Consents and Approvals; No Violations
4.5(b)   Governmental Consents
4.5(c)   Third-Party Consents
4.8   Litigation
4.12   Definition of Parent's Knowledge

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AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER

        THIS AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER (the "Agreement"), dated as of December 22, 2004, is made by and among The Macerich Company, a Maryland corporation ("Parent"), The Macerich Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Parent LP"), MACW, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent LP ("Merger Sub"), Wilmorite Properties, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and Wilmorite Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("Company LP").

RECITALS

        WHEREAS, the parties wish to effect a business combination through a merger of Merger Sub with and into the Company (the "Merger"), with the Company as the surviving entity, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and in accordance with the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL");

        WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Company Board") has approved this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and determined that this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement are advisable;

        WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of Merger Sub has approved this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and determined that this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement are advisable, and Parent, in its capacity as general partner of Parent LP, has approved this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and determined that this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement are advisable;

        WHEREAS, as a condition to the willingness of Company and Company LP to enter into this Agreement, the parties have agreed, and provided herein, that Company LP shall merge with a Delaware limited partnership that is a Subsidiary of Parent LP, with the Company LP as the surviving entity (the "Partnership Merger") and, as consideration in such merger, each Company LP Unit held by a Company Limited Partner (other than the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates), subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, shall be cancelled and in consideration therefor, each Company Limited Partner will receive cash in an amount equal to the Merger Consideration (the "Partnership Cash Consideration"), provided that, upon the receipt of such Company Limited Partner's consent and approval of the Amended and Restated Company Partnership Agreement, each such Company Limited Partner may elect to receive, in lieu of cash, (i) Class A Convertible Preferred Units in Company LP or (ii) Common Units in Company LP, each subject to the terms of the Amended and Restated Company Partnership Agreement;

        WHEREAS, simultaneously with the Partnership Merger, Company LP will effectuate an amendment and restatement of that certain 2002 Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Company LP (the "Company Partnership Agreement"), which such amendment and restatement shall be in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A (the "Amended and Restated Company Partnership Agreement");

        WHEREAS, as a condition to the willingness of Parent and Parent LP to enter into this Agreement, simultaneously herewith, the Company and Company LP shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Parent executed consent and voting agreements in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B (the "Consent and Voting Agreements") from (i) holders of that number of shares of the common stock and preferred stock of the Company sufficient to approve and adopt this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions documents, and (ii) the limited partners holding that number of units of Company LP sufficient to approve the Merger, the Partnership Merger, the Amended and Restated Company Partnership Agreement, and the other transactions contemplated hereby;

        WHEREAS, as a condition to the willingness of the Company and Company LP to enter into this Agreement, the Company and Company LP will amend their Certificate of Incorporation and



Certificate of Limited Partnership, as applicable, to effect a change of their respective names so that the word "Wilmorite" is no longer utilized;

        WHEREAS, as a condition to the willingness of the Company and Company LP to enter into this Agreement, simultaneously herewith, Parent LP and Company LP shall have entered into that certain Contribution Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit C (the "Contribution Agreement"), pursuant to which Company LP shall, on the Closing Date, contribute certain assets to Parent LP in exchange for common units of partnership interest of Parent LP on the terms and conditions set forth therein;

        WHEREAS, as a condition to the willingness of the Company and Company LP to enter into this Agreement, simultaneously herewith, Parent and ACI Danbury, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("ACI Danbury") shall have entered into that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger in the form attached hereto as Exhibit D (the "Danbury Merger Agreement"), pursuant to which the parties thereto may effect a business combination through a merger of a subsidiary of Parent with and into ACI Danbury, with ACI Danbury as the surviving entity, on the terms and conditions set forth in the Danbury Merger Agreement, which will close immediately following the Merger;

        WHEREAS, as a condition to the willingness of the Company and Company LP to enter into this Agreement, Parent has agreed to guarantee each of the obligations and undertakings of Parent LP, Merger Sub and, after the Effective Time, the obligations of the Surviving Corporation, under this Agreement; and

        WHEREAS, Parent, Parent LP, Merger Sub, the Company and Company LP desire to make certain representations, warranties, covenants and agreements in connection with the Merger, and also to prescribe various conditions to the Merger.

        NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual representations, warranties, covenants and agreements set forth herein, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereto agree as follows:

ARTICLE I
THE MERGER

        1.1    Aggregate Consideration to be Paid in Merger and Partnership Merger; Other Amounts to be Paid at Closing.    

        1.2    The Merger.    Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement and in accordance with the DGCL, at the Effective Time (as defined below), Merger Sub shall merge with and into the Company, and the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub shall thereupon cease and the Company shall be the surviving corporation in the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent LP

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(the "Surviving Corporation"). The Merger shall have the effects specified in the applicable provisions of the DGCL. The parties hereto intend the Merger to be a taxable purchase of the Company Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock.

        1.3    Closing.    The closing of the Merger (the "Closing") shall occur no later than the second (2nd) Business Day after all of the conditions set forth in Article VII (other than conditions which by their terms are required to be satisfied or waived at the Closing) shall have been satisfied or, if permissible, waived by the party entitled to benefit of the same; provided, however, that the Closing shall not take place earlier than March 2, 2005. The Closing shall take place at 10:00 a.m., local time, at the offices of Goodwin Procter LLP, 599 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York 10022, or at such other time and place as agreed to by the parties hereto. The date on which the Closing occurs is referred to in this Agreement as the "Closing Date."

        1.4    Effective Time.    On the Closing Date, the Company shall duly execute and file a certificate of merger (the "Certificate of Merger"), in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E, with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the "DSOS") in accordance with the DGCL and shall make all other filings or recordings required under the DGCL to effect the Merger. The Merger shall become effective upon the later of such time as the Certificate of Merger has been accepted by the DSOS, or such later time which the parties hereto shall have agreed upon and designated in such filing in accordance with the DGCL as the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time").

        1.5    Effect of the Merger on the Organizational Documents and Management of the Company.    

        1.6    Effect of the Merger on Capital Stock.    As of the Effective Time, by virtue of the Merger and without any action on the part of the Company, Parent LP, Merger Sub or the holder of any shares of capital stock of the Company:

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        1.7    Change of Control Payments.    

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        1.8    Pre-Closing Distribution; Worksheets for Calculating Final Offer Consideration.    

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        1.9    Dissenting Shares.    

        1.10    Certain Intellectual Property Rights of the Company.    

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        1.11    Limited Partner Matters and Company Information Statement.    

        1.12    Liquidation of Company.    Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent Parent from causing the Company to be liquidated for tax or any other purposes immediately following the Merger; provided that Parent complies with Section 6.13 hereof.

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ARTICLE II
EXCHANGE OF SECURITIES

        2.1    Exchange Agent.    

        2.2    Exchange Procedure.    

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        2.3    No Further Ownership Rights in Company Stock.    At the Effective Time, holders of shares of Company Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock shall cease to be, and shall have no rights as, stockholders of the Company other than the right to receive the Merger Consideration and the Additional Consideration as provided under this Article II.

        2.4    Investment of Exchange Fund.    The Paying Agent shall invest the cash included in the Exchange Fund on a daily basis, as directed by Parent LP, in direct obligations of the United States of America, obligations for which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged to provide for the payment of all principal and interest or commercial paper obligations receiving the highest rating from either Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor's or a combination thereof, provided that, in any such case, no such instrument shall have a maturity exceeding three months. Any interest and other income resulting from such investments shall be paid to Parent LP.

        2.5    Termination of the Exchange Fund.    Promptly following the date which is one (1) year from the Effective Time, the Paying Agent shall deliver to the Surviving Corporation (or, if it has been dissolved, Parent LP), all cash (as well as any proceeds from any investment thereof), Certificates and other documents in its possession relating to any of the Merger, the Partnership Merger or the payment of the Additional Consideration, and the Paying Agent's duties shall terminate. Any stockholders of Company who have not theretofore complied with this Article II shall thereafter look only to the Surviving Corporation (or, if it has been dissolved, Parent LP) for the consideration deliverable in respect of each share of Company Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock held by such stockholder as determined pursuant to this Agreement, without any interest thereon (subject to applicable abandoned property, escheat and similar laws). Any Limited Partner who has not theretofore complied with this Article II or Section 6.9 shall thereafter look only to the Surviving Corporation (or, if it has been dissolved, Parent LP) for the consideration deliverable in respect of each Company Common Unit and Company Preferred Unit held by such Limited Partner as determined pursuant to this Agreement, without any interest thereon (subject to applicable abandoned property, escheat and similar laws).

        2.6    Stock Transfer Books.    At the Effective Time, the stock transfer books of the Company shall be closed and thereafter, there shall be no further registration of transfers on the stock transfer books of the Surviving Corporation of any shares of Company Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock which were outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time. On or after the Effective Time, any Certificates formerly representing shares of Company Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock presented to the Surviving Corporation or the Paying Agent shall be surrendered and canceled in exchange for the payment of the Merger Consideration and the Additional Consideration relating thereto, as provided in this Article II. Parent LP and the Paying Agent shall be entitled to rely upon the stock transfer books of the Company to establish the identity of those Persons entitled to receive

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the Merger Consideration and the Additional Consideration specified in this Agreement, which books shall be conclusive with respect thereto.

        2.7    No Liability.    None of Parent, Parent LP, Merger Sub, the Company, Company LP or the Surviving Corporation or any of their respective Subsidiaries or Affiliates or the Paying Agent shall be liable to any Person in respect of any Merger Consideration, Additional Consideration, Partnership Cash Consideration or any cash dividend or distribution delivered to a public official pursuant to any applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar law. If any Certificate has not been surrendered prior to seven years after the Effective Time (or immediately prior to such earlier date on which the Merger Consideration, Additional Consideration or Partnership Cash Consideration in respect of such Certificate would otherwise escheat to or become the property of any governmental authority), any such cash in respect of such Certificate shall, to the extent permitted by applicable law, become the property of the Surviving Corporation, free and clear of all claims or interest of any person previously entitled thereto.

        2.8    Lost Certificates.    If any Certificate shall have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming such Certificate to be lost, stolen or destroyed and, if reasonably required by Parent LP, the delivery by such person of an indemnity agreement (and without requirement of any surety bond), in such reasonable form as Parent LP may direct, as indemnity against any claim that may be made against it with respect to such Certificate, the Paying Agent will issue the Merger Consideration and Additional Consideration in exchange for such lost, stolen or destroyed Certificate.

        2.9    Withholding Rights.    Parent LP, the Company, the Surviving Corporation and/or the Paying Agent (and/or any other Person required to withhold taxes on any amount payable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement) shall be entitled to deduct and withhold from the Merger Consideration, the Additional Consideration and the Partnership Cash Consideration otherwise payable pursuant to this Agreement (or any other amount payable pursuant to this Agreement) to the holders of shares of Company Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock, the holders of the SARs, the Electing Holders, or any other Person, as the case may be, such amounts, if any, as are required to be deducted or withheld under any provision of U.S. federal tax law, or any provision of state, local or foreign tax law, with respect to the making of such payments. Amounts so withheld shall be treated for all purposes of this Agreement as having been paid to the holders of shares of Company Common Stock or Series A Preferred Stock, the holders of the SARs, the Electing Holders or other Persons, as the case may be, in respect of which such deduction or withholding was made.

ARTICLE III
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
THE COMPANY AND COMPANY LP

        As an inducement to Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub to enter this Agreement, except as set forth in the disclosure schedule delivered at or prior to the execution hereof to Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub (the "Company Disclosure Schedule"), each of the Company and Company LP hereby jointly and severally represent and warrant to Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub as follows:

        3.1    Organization; Good Standing; and Power.    

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        3.2    Company Subsidiaries.    

        3.3    Other Interests.    Except for the interests in the Company Subsidiaries, neither the Company, Company LP nor any Company Subsidiary owns directly or indirectly any interest or investment (whether equity or debt) in any corporation, partnership, joint venture, business, trust or other entity (other than investments in short-term investment securities). Except as set forth on Section 3.3 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, none of the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary has any contract to acquire, any equity securities or other securities of any Person (other than another Company Subsidiary) or any direct or indirect equity or ownership interest in any other business.

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        3.4    Capital Structure.    

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        3.5    Compliance with Law; Permits.    

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        3.6    Authority; Validity and Effect of Agreements.    

        3.7    Consents and Approvals; No Violations.    

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        3.8    Litigation.    To the Company's knowledge, except as set forth in Section 3.8 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, except for routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of the Company's, Company LP's or the Company Subsidiaries' business or that is adequately covered by insurance, there is no action, suit or proceeding, claim, arbitration or investigation against the Company, Company LP or a Company Subsidiary pending or, to the Company's knowledge, threatened in writing.

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        3.9    Absence of Certain Changes.    Except as disclosed in Section 3.9 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, from December 31, 2003 through the date hereof, the Company, Company LP and the Company Subsidiaries have conducted their businesses only in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and there has not been: (a) except as permitted by Section 1.8 hereof and other than dividends or distributions in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice, any declaration, setting aside or payment of any dividend or other distribution with respect to any Company Common Stock or other equity securities of, or other ownership interests in, any Company Subsidiary or Company LP; (b) any material commitment, contractual obligation (including, without limitation, any management or franchise agreement, any lease (capital or otherwise)) or any material borrowing, liability, guaranty, capital expenditure or material transaction (each, a "Commitment") entered into by the Company, Company LP or any of the Company Subsidiaries outside the ordinary course of business except for Commitments for expenses of attorneys, mortgage loan servicers, rating agencies, appraisers to the companies, accountants and investment bankers incurred in connection with the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby; (c) any material change in the Company's or Company LP's accounting principles or practices or any tax method, practice or election that would materially affect the Company's, Company LP's or any Company Subsidiary's assets, liabilities or business, except insofar as may have been required by a change in applicable law or GAAP; (d) any amendment of the Company Organizational Documents, the Company Partnership Agreement or other organizational or governing documents of Company LP or any Company Subsidiary; (e) any redemption, repurchase or other acquisition of any equity interests by the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary or any issuance of any equity interests or other securities (including any grant or issuance of any options, call, warrants or other rights or agreements relating to such issuance); (f) any change in, or effect on, the Company, Company LP or Company Subsidiaries or other event, damage or destruction relating to the business of the Company, Company LP, the Company Subsidiaries or the Company Properties that has had, or would reasonably be expected to have, a Company Material Adverse Effect; (g) any revaluation by any of the Company, Company LP, or Company Subsidiaries of any of the assets for financial reporting purposes, including any writing off of notes or accounts receivable other than in the ordinary course of business; (h) any sale or Encumbrance of the Company Properties or other assets of the Company, Company LP or the Company Subsidiaries other than in the ordinary course of business; (i) any increase in, establishment of or amendment of any Employee Programs or Employment Agreements or any other increase in compensation payable or to become payable to any present or former directors, officers or key employees of the Company, Company LP or the Company Subsidiaries other than in the ordinary course of business; or (j) any material obligation or liability incurred by any of the Company, Company LP or the Company Subsidiaries other than in the ordinary course of business.

        3.10    Financial Statements; No Undisclosed Material Liabilities.    

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        3.11    Tax Matters.    

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        3.12    Properties.    

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        3.13    Environmental Matters.    To the Company's knowledge, the Company, Company LP and the Company Subsidiaries and Company Properties owned or occupied by them are in compliance in all material respects with all Environmental Laws. There is no material administrative or judicial enforcement proceeding pending, or to the knowledge of the Company threatened, against the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary under any Environmental Law. None of the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary or, to the knowledge of the Company, any legal predecessor of the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary, has received any written notice that it is potentially responsible under any Environmental Law for costs of response or for damages to natural resources, as those terms are defined under the Environmental Laws, at any location and none of the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary has transported or disposed of, or allowed or arranged for any third party to transport or dispose of, any waste containing Hazardous Materials at any location included on the National Priorities List, as defined under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, except in the ordinary course of business and in accordance with Environmental Laws. The Company has no knowledge of any release on the real property owned or leased by the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary or predecessor entity of Hazardous Materials in a manner that would be reasonably likely to result in an order to perform a response action or in material liability under the Environmental Laws, and, to the Company's knowledge, there is no hazardous waste treatment, storage or disposal facility, underground storage tank, landfill, surface impoundment, underground injection well, friable asbestos or PCB's, as those terms are defined under the Environmental Laws, located at any of the real property owned or leased by the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary or predecessor entity or facilities utilized by the Company or the Company Subsidiaries, except as described in the environmental audit reports, asbestos surveys and operations and maintenance plans listed in Section 3.13 of the Company Disclosure Schedule.

        3.14    Employee Benefit Plans.    

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        3.15    Labor and Employment Matters.    

        3.16    Brokers.    None of the Company, Company LP or any of the Company Subsidiaries have entered into any contract, arrangement or understanding with any broker, investment bank, financial advisor or other Person which may result in the obligation to pay any finder's fees, brokerage, financial advisor's or agent's commissions or other like payments in connection with the negotiations leading to this Agreement or consummation of the Merger, except that the Company has retained Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated as its financial advisor in connection with the Merger, the fees and expense of which will be paid by the Company at or prior to Closing.

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        3.17    Opinion of Financial Advisor.    The Company Board has received an opinion of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated to the effect that, based on, and subject to the various assumptions and qualifications set forth in the opinion, as of the date of such opinion, the Merger Consideration to be received by the holders of shares of Company Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock, Company LP Units and SARs, as a group, pursuant to this Agreement is fair to such holders from a financial point of view. The Company will deliver a copy of the written opinion of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated to Parent promptly following receipt thereof.

        3.18    Consent and Voting Agreements.    Holders of shares of Company Common Stock and Series A Preferred Stock, owning a sufficient number of such shares of Company Common Stock and Company Preferred Stock necessary to approve and adopt this Agreement, the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby, have executed the Consent and Voting Agreements. Company Limited Partners, owning a sufficient number of the Company LP Units necessary to approve and adopt this Agreement, the Merger, the Amended and Restated Company Partnership Agreement and the other transactions contemplated hereby, have executed the Consent and Voting Agreements.

        3.19    Material Contracts and Commitments.    

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        3.20    Intellectual Property.    Except as set forth in Section 3.20 of the Company Disclosure Schedule or as would not reasonably be expected to have a Company Material Adverse Effect, the Company, Company LP or the Company Subsidiaries own or are licensed to use, or otherwise have the right to use, all items of intangible property which are used in connection with the business of the Company, Company LP and the Company Subsidiaries as currently conducted, including, without limitation, trade names, domain names, logos, product names, unregistered trademarks and service marks, brand names, software, patents and copyrights (the "Intellectual Property Rights"). To the Company's knowledge, use of the Intellectual Property Rights by the Company, Company LP or any of the Company Subsidiaries does not infringe any rights of any third party. There are no claims pending or, to the Company's knowledge, threatened, that the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary is in violation of any such intellectual property right of any third party, and, to the Company's knowledge, no third party is in violation of any Intellectual Property Rights of the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary which would have a Company Material Adverse Effect.

        3.21    Insurance.    Section 3.21 of the Company Disclosure Schedule sets forth a true, correct and complete summary of the insurance policies held by, or for the benefit of the Company, Company LP

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and the Company Subsidiaries, including the underwriter of such policies and the amount of coverage thereunder. All of such policies are with reputable and financially responsible insurers and in such amounts and covering such risks as are in accordance with normal industry practice for companies engaged in businesses similar to that of the Company, Company LP and the Company Subsidiaries (taking into account the cost and availability of such insurance). The Company, Company LP or the applicable Company Subsidiary has paid, or caused to be paid, all premiums due under such policies and is not in default with respect to any obligations under such policies in any material respect. There is no material claim by the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary pending under any such policies which has been denied or disputed by the insurer. All such insurance policies are in full force and effect and no written notice of cancellation or termination has been received by the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary, other than any notices with respect to any such policy which has been replaced on substantially similar terms prior to the effective date of such cancellation.

        3.22    Company Information.    

        3.23    Related Party Transactions.    Except as disclosed in Section 3.23 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, there are no transactions, arrangements, agreements or understandings between the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary, on one hand, and any Person who is an officer, director or Affiliate of the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary, any relative of the foregoing or an entity of which any of the foregoing is an Affiliate, on the other hand. Copies of all such documents have been made available to Parent LP.

        3.24    Investment Company Act of 1940.    None of the Company, Company LP or any Company Subsidiary is, or on the Closing Date will be, required to be registered as an "investment company" under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

        3.25    Internal Financial Controls.    

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        3.26    Inapplicability of Takeover Statute.    The Company has taken all action required to be taken by it in order to exempt this Agreement and the Merger from, and this Agreement and the Merger are exempt from, the requirements of the Delaware Business Combination statute provided in §203 DGCL.

        3.27    Definition of the Company's Knowledge.    As used in this Agreement, the phrase "to the knowledge of the Company" or any similar phrase means with respect to the Company (or any Company Subsidiary) the actual (and not the constructive or imputed) knowledge of those individuals identified in Section 3.27 of the Company Disclosure Schedule.

        3.28    No Other Representations or Warranties.    Except for the representations and warranties made by the Company and Company LP in this Article III, the Company and Company LP make no representations or warranties, and the Company and Company LP hereby disclaim any other representations or warranties, with respect to the Company, Company LP, the Company Subsidiaries, or its or their businesses, operations, assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects or the negotiation, execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement by the Company and Company LP, notwithstanding the delivery or disclosure to Parent, Parent LP or Merger Sub or their respective Affiliates or representatives of any documentation or other information with respect to any one or more of the foregoing.

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ARTICLE IV
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF
PARENT, PARENT LP AND MERGER SUB

        As an inducement to the Company and Company LP to enter this Agreement, except as set forth in the disclosure schedule delivered at or prior to the execution hereof to the Company (the "Parent Disclosure Schedule"), each of Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub hereby jointly and severally represent and warrant to the Company and Company LP as follows:

        4.1    Organization; Good Standing and Power.    

        4.2    Formation of Merger Sub; No Prior Activities.    

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        4.3    Compliance with Law.    

        4.4    Authority; Validity and Effect of Agreement.    

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        4.5    Consents and Approvals; No Violations.    

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        4.6    SEC Reports.    Parent has filed all required forms and reports with the SEC since December 31, 2001 (collectively, the "Parent SEC Reports"), all of which were prepared in all material respects in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Exchange Act, the Securities Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (the "Securities Laws"). As of their respective filing dates, the Parent SEC Reports (a) complied as to form in all material respects with the applicable requirements of the Securities Laws and (b) did not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading, except to the extent corrected by a subsequently filed Parent SEC Report which was filed prior to the date hereof. Each of the consolidated balance sheets of Parent included in or incorporated by reference into Parent SEC Reports (including the related notes and schedules) fairly presented in all material respects the consolidated financial position of Parent and Parent Subsidiaries as of its date (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal recurring year-end adjustments) and each of the consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of common stockholders' equity and consolidated statements of cash flows of Parent included in or incorporated by reference into Parent SEC Reports (including any related notes and schedules) fairly presented in all material respects the results of consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of common stockholders' equity or consolidated statements of cash flows, as the case may be, of Parent and Parent Subsidiaries for the periods set forth therein (subject, in the case of unaudited statements, to normal recurring year-end adjustments) and are consistent with the books and records of Parent and Parent Subsidiaries. The consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations, consolidated statements of common stockholders' equity and consolidated statements of cash flows of Parent included in or incorporated by reference into Parent SEC Reports were prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis throughout the periods covered thereby, except as may be noted therein and except, in the case of the unaudited statements, as permitted by Form 10-Q pursuant to Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and normal year-end audit adjustments. No Parent Subsidiary is required to file any form or report with the SEC. The certificates of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Parent required by Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Exchange Act with respect to Parent SEC Reports, as applicable, are true and correct as of the date of this Agreement as they relate to a particular Parent SEC Report, as though made as of the date of this Agreement. Parent has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures, has conducted the procedures in accordance with their terms in all material respects and has otherwise operated in compliance with the requirements under Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Exchange Act.

        4.7    Tax Matters.    Parent (a) has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Code and such election has not been terminated or revoked, (b) has qualified for taxation as a REIT under the Code for the year ended December 31, 2003 and expects to qualify for its current taxable year, and (c) operates, and intends to continue to operate, in a manner so as to qualify as a REIT under the Code. Each Parent Subsidiary which is a partnership or limited liability company or files Tax Returns as a partnership for Federal income tax purposes is either a taxable REIT subsidiary under Code Section 856(l) or has since its acquisition by Parent been classified for Federal income tax purposes as a "partnership" or "disregarded" entity.

        4.8    Litigation.    To the knowledge of Parent, except as set forth in Section 4.8 of the Parent Disclosure Schedule, except for routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of Parent's, Parent LP's and the Merger Sub's business or that is adequately covered by insurance, there is no action, suit or proceeding, claim, arbitration or investigation against Parent, Parent LP or Merger Sub pending or, to Parent's knowledge, threatened in writing, which if adversely determined, (a) would prevent or delay the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, or (b) would be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on the ability of Parent, Parent LP or Merger Sub to perform their respective obligations under this Agreement.

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        4.9    Brokers.    None of Parent, Parent LP or any Parent Subsidiary have entered into any contract, arrangement or understanding with any broker, investment bank, financial advisor, or other Person which may result in the obligation to pay any finder's fees, brokerage, financial advisor's or agent's commissions or other like payments in connection with the negotiations leading to this Agreement or consummation of the Merger, except that Parent LP has retained Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. to provide the Financing Letter.

        4.10    Parent Information.    

        4.11    Required Financing.    

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(and not the constructive or imputed) knowledge of those individuals identified in Section 4.12 of the Parent Disclosure Schedule.

        4.13    No Other Representations or Warranties.    Except for the representations and warranties made by Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub in this Article IV, Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub make no representations or warranties, and Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub hereby disclaim any other representations or warranties, with respect to Parent, Parent LP, Merger Sub, Parent Subsidiaries, or its or their businesses, operations, assets, liabilities, condition (financial or otherwise) or prospects or the negotiation, execution, delivery or performance of this Agreement by Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub, notwithstanding the delivery or disclosure to Company or Company LP or their respective Affiliates or representatives of any documentation or other information with respect to any one or more of the foregoing.

ARTICLE V
CONDUCT OF BUSINESS PENDING MERGER

        5.1    Conduct of Business by the Company.    Except for matters set forth on Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedule or as contemplated by this Agreement, from the date of this Agreement through the Effective Time, the Company shall use its commercially reasonable efforts, and shall cause Company LP and each Company Subsidiary to use its commercially reasonable efforts, to carry on each of their respective businesses in the usual, regular and ordinary course, consistent with past practice, and use each of their commercially reasonable efforts to preserve their respective current business organizations, keep available the services of their respective current officers and employees and maintain their respective relationships with customers, suppliers and others having business dealings with them. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, neither the Company nor any of the Company Subsidiaries will (except as expressly permitted by this Agreement or as contemplated by the transactions contemplated hereby, as set forth in Section 5.1 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, or to the extent that Parent LP shall otherwise consent in writing (it being understood that Parent LP shall respond within ten (10) Business Days to the Company's communications soliciting such consent from Parent LP, and that if Parent LP fails to respond within such period, its consent shall be deemed to have been provided)):

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        5.2    Conduct of Business by Parent.    Except for matters expressly permitted by this Agreement, from the date of this Agreement through the Effective Time, neither Parent nor any of the Parent Subsidiaries will take any action to that would prohibit, delay, restrict or interfere with the consummation of the Merger or the other transactions contemplated hereby, including the obtaining of the financing necessary for the consummation of the Merger and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

ARTICLE VI
COVENANTS

        6.1    Access to Information; Confidentiality.    

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        6.2    Other Filings.    As soon as practicable following the date of this Agreement, the Company, Company LP, Parent and Parent LP each shall properly prepare and file any filings required under any federal, state or foreign law relating to the Merger (including filings, if any, required under the HSR Act) (collectively, the "Other Filings"). Each of the Company, Company LP, Parent and Parent LP shall promptly notify the other of the receipt of any comments on, or any request for amendments or supplements to, any of the Other Filings by any Governmental Entity or official, and each of the Company, Company LP, Parent and Parent LP shall supply the other with copies of all correspondence between it and each of its Subsidiaries and representatives, on the one hand, and any appropriate governmental official, on the other hand, with respect to any of the Other Filings. The Company, Company LP, Parent and Parent LP each shall promptly obtain and furnish the other (a) the information which may be reasonably required in order to make such Other Filings and (b) any additional information which may be requested by a Governmental Entity and which the parties reasonably deem appropriate.

        6.3    Additional Agreements.    Subject to the terms and conditions herein provided, each of the parties hereto agrees to use its reasonable best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable to consummate and make effective as promptly as practicable the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby and to cooperate with each other in connection with the foregoing, including the taking of such actions as are necessary to obtain those consents, approvals, orders, exemptions and authorizations by or from any public or private third party listed in Section 7.2(e) of the Company Disclosure Schedule, to effect all necessary registrations and Other Filings and submissions of information requested by a Governmental Entity, and to use its reasonable best efforts to cause to be lifted or rescinded any injunction or restraining order or other order adversely affecting the ability of the parties to consummate the Merger and the other transactions contemplated hereby. For purposes of this Section 6.3, the obligations of the Company, Company LP, Parent and Parent LP to use their "reasonable best efforts" to obtain waivers, consents and approvals to loan agreements, leases and other contracts shall include an obligation to agree to an adverse modification of the terms of such documents or to prepay or incur additional obligations to such other parties.

        6.4    No Solicitations.    Immediately after the execution of this Agreement, the Company and Company LP will terminate and cease any ongoing discussions or negotiations with any Third Party relating to, or that are intended by the Company or Company LP to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal. The Company and Company LP shall not, and shall not authorize or permit any of its officers, directors or employees or any investment banker, financial advisor, attorney, accountant or other representative retained by it, to, directly or indirectly (a) solicit, initiate, knowingly encourage or otherwise knowingly facilitate, any inquiries or the making or implementation of any proposal or offer

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(or provide any information that would facilitate any such proposal or offer), with respect to an Acquisition Proposal, or the making of any proposal that constitutes an Acquisition Proposal, or (b) participate in any negotiations or enter into any agreement regarding an Acquisition Proposal. Upon receiving any such inquiry, proposal or offer, or any request for information, the Company shall promptly (but in any event within forty eight (48) hours) notify Parent LP. To the extent that it has not already done so, the Company shall request that any confidential information provided to a Third Party with respect to an Acquisition Proposal within the twelve month period prior to the date of this Agreement be returned or destroyed.

        6.5    Public Announcements.    The Company and Parent and Parent LP shall consult with each other before issuing any press release or otherwise making any public statements with respect to this Agreement, the Merger or any of the transactions contemplated pursuant to this Agreement and shall not issue any such press release or make any such public statement without the prior consent of the other party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld; provided, however, that a party may, without the prior consent of the other party, issue such press release or make such public statement to the extent that such party reasonably determines, after consultation with outside legal counsel, such action to be required by law or the applicable rules of any stock exchange or quotation system if the party issuing such press release or making such public statement has used its reasonable best efforts to consult with the other party a reasonable time in advance of such issuance and to obtain such party's consent but has been unable to do so in a timely manner.

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        6.10    Required Financing.    Each of Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub hereby agrees to use its best efforts to arrange the financing in respect of the Merger and the transactions contemplated hereby and to satisfy the conditions set forth in the Financing Letter. Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub shall keep the Company informed of the status of their financing arrangements for the Merger and the transactions contemplated hereby, including providing notification to the Company as promptly as possible (but in any event within twenty-four (24) hours) (a) that the Lender may be unable to provide the financing as contemplated by the Financing Letter, or (b) concerning the inability of Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub to satisfy any of the conditions set forth in the Financing Letter. Parent or Parent LP shall provide written notice to the Company within twenty-four (24) hours after the Lender has given notice to Parent, Parent LP or Merger Sub that such Lender will be unable to provide the financing contemplated by the Financing Letter.

        6.11    Consent and Voting Agreements.    The Company and Company LP shall deliver or cause to be delivered to Parent, concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, from each Person listed in Section 6.11 of the Company Disclosure Schedule, an executed Consent and Voting Agreement, agreeing, among other things, to vote in favor of this Agreement, the Merger, the Amended and Restated Company Partnership Agreement and the other transactions contemplated hereby, and such Consent and Voting Agreement shall have been delivered as of the date hereof.

        6.12    Excluded Properties.    Each of the Company and the applicable Company Subsidiaries agrees to use its best efforts to take all actions necessary to transfer the Excluded Properties prior to the Closing Date to a Person other than the Company, Company LP or any of the Company Subsidiaries.

        6.13    Parent Obligations.    Parent hereby agrees that it will not liquidate the Company until at least one (1) Business Day following the Closing Date.

ARTICLE VII
CONDITIONS TO THE MERGER

        7.1    Conditions to the Obligations of Each Party to Effect the Merger.    The respective obligations of each party to effect the Merger are subject to the satisfaction or waiver by consent of the other parties, where permissible, at or prior to the Effective Time, of each of the following conditions:

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        7.2    Additional Conditions to Obligations of Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub.    The obligations of Parent, Parent LP and Merger Sub to effect the Merger are further subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions, any one or more of which may be waived by Parent or Parent LP at or prior to the Effective Time:

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        7.3    Additional Conditions to Obligations of the Company.    The obligation of the Company to effect the Merger is further subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions, any one or more of which may be waived by the Company at or prior to the Effective Time:

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ARTICLE VIII
TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER

        8.1    Termination.    This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Effective Time, whether before or after the receipt of Company Stockholder Consent:

        8.2    Effect of Termination.    In the event of the termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 8.1, this Agreement shall forthwith become null and void and have no effect, without any liability on the part of Parent, Parent LP, Merger Sub, the Company or Company LP and their respective directors, officers, employees, partners or stockholders and all rights and obligations of any party hereto shall cease, except for the agreements contained in Section 6.1(b), Section 6.7, Sections 8.2 - 8.4 (inclusive) and Article IX; provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section 8.2 shall relieve any party from liabilities or damages arising out of any fraud or willful breach by such party of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or other agreements contained in this Agreement.

        8.3    Parent Guarantee.    Parent hereby unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to the Company the full payment and performance of each of the obligations and undertakings of Parent LP, Merger Sub and, after the Effective Time, the Surviving Corporation, under this Agreement when and to the extent the same are required to be paid or performed. If Parent LP, Merger Sub or, after the Effective

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Time, the Surviving Corporation shall fail to pay or perform any obligation or undertaking under this Agreement when and to the extent the same is required to be paid or performed, Parent will upon written demand from the Company forthwith cause to be paid or performed such obligation or undertaking. The Company may proceed against Parent hereunder without first proceeding against Parent LP or Merger Sub.

        8.4    Fees and Expenses.    Whether or not the Merger is consummated, all fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, execution and performance of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, including, without limitation, all fees, costs and expenses of agents, representatives, counsel and accountants shall be paid by the party incurring such fees, costs or expenses.

        8.5    Amendment.    This Agreement may be amended by the parties hereto by an instrument in writing signed on behalf of each of the parties hereto at any time; provided, however, no amendment shall be made which by law requires further approval by the Company's stockholders, as applicable, without obtaining such approval. This Agreement may not be amended except by an instrument in writing executed by the parties hereto.

        8.6    Extension; Waiver.    At any time prior to the Effective Time, the parties hereto may, to the extent legally allowed, (a) extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other parties hereto, (b) waive any inaccuracies in the representations and warranties of the other parties contained herein or in any document delivered pursuant hereto and (c) waive compliance by the other parties with any of the agreements or conditions contained herein. Any agreement on the part of a party hereto to any such extension or waiver shall be valid only if set forth in a written instrument signed on behalf of the party against which such waiver or extension is to be enforced. The failure of a party to assert any of its rights under this Agreement or otherwise shall not constitute a waiver of those rights.

ARTICLE IX
GENERAL PROVISIONS

        9.1    Notices.    All notices and other communications given or made pursuant hereto shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given or made as of the date delivered or sent if delivered personally or sent by facsimile (providing confirmation of transmission) or sent by prepaid overnight carrier (providing proof of delivery) to the parties at the following addresses or facsimile

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numbers (or at such other addresses or facsimile numbers as shall be specified by the parties by like notice):

(1) if to Parent or Parent LP:   The Macerich Company
401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 700
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Attention: Richard A. Bayer
Facsimile: 310-394-7692

With a copy to:

 

O'Melveny & Myers LLP
400 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071-2899
Attention: Mark C. Easton
Facsimile: 213-430-6407

(2) if to the Company:

 

Wilmorite Properties, Inc.
1265 Scottsville Road
Rochester, NY 14624-5125
Attention: John W. Anderson
Facsimile: 585-464-0259

With a copy to:

 

Wilmorite Properties, Inc.
1265 Scottsville Road
Rochester, NY 14624-5125
Attention: Mark R. Foerster
Facsimile: 585-464-0259

 

 

Goodwin Procter LLP
Exchange Place, 53 State Street
Boston, MA 02109-2804
Attention: Gilbert G. Menna, P.C.
Facsimile: 617-523-1231

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        9.3    Terms Defined Elsewhere.    The following terms are defined elsewhere in this Agreement, as indicated below:

"ACI Danbury"   Recitals
"Actions"   Section 6.8(d)
"Agreement"   Preamble
"Amended and Restated Company Partnership Agreement"   Recitals
"Certificate" or "Certificates"   Section 1.6(c)
"Certificate of Merger"   Section 1.4
"Claim"   Section 6.7(b)
"Closing"   Section 1.3
"Closing Date"   Section 1.3
"Closing Obligations"   Section 4.11(a)
"Commitment"   Section 3.9
"Company"   Preamble
"Company Board"   Recitals
"Company Common Stock"   Section 1.6(a)
"Company Common Units"   Section 3.4(i)
"Company Disclosure Schedule"   Article III
"Company Employees"   Section 6.6(b)
"Company Incentive Plan"   Section 1.7(b)
"Company Information Statement"   Section 1.11(c)
"Company Limited Partners"   Section 3.4(i)
"Company LP"   Preamble
"Company LP Disclosure Document"   Section 1.11(b)
"Company LP Units"   Section 3.4(i)
"Company Organizational Documents"   Section 3.1(a)
"Company Partnership Agreement"   Recitals
"Company Partnership Certificate"   Section 3.1(b)
"Company Preferred Stock"   Section 3.4(a)
"Company Preferred Units"   Section 3.4(i)
"Company Properties"   Section 3.12(a)
"Company Rent Roll"   Section 3.12(d)
"Company Subsidiaries"   Section 3.2(a)
"Company Tax Protection Agreements"   Section 3.11(c)
     

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"Confidentiality Agreement"   Section 6.1(b)
"Consent and Voting Agreements"   Recitals
"Contribution Agreement"   Recitals
"Convertible Preferred Units"   Section 6.9(a)
"Danbury Merger Agreement"   Recitals
"Delaware Courts"   Section 9.9(b)
"DGCL"   Recitals
"Dissenting Shares"   Section 1.9(a)
"Drop Dead Date"   Section 8.1(b)
"DSOS"   Section 1.4
"Effective Time"   Section 1.4
"Electing Holders"   Section 2.1(b)
"Election"   Section 7.2(g)
"Employment Agreements"   Section 3.19(a)(v)
"Employee Programs"   Section 3.14(a)
"Encumbrances"   Section 3.12(a)
"Estimated Closing Worksheets"   Section 1.8(c)
"Exchange Fund"   Section 2.1(b)
"Final Closing Worksheets"   Section 1.8(d)
"Final Offer Consideration"   Section 1.1(a)
"Financial Statements"   Section 3.10(a)
"Financing Letter"   Section 4.11(a)
"Governmental Entity"   Section 3.7(b)
"Indemnified Party" or "Indemnified Parties"   Section 6.7(a)
"Initial Offer Consideration"   Section 1.1(a)
"Intellectual Property Rights"   Section 3.20
"Lease"   Section 3.12(d)
"Lender"   Section 4.11(b)
"Material Contracts"   Section 3.19(a)
"Merger"   Recitals
"Merger Sub"   Preamble
"Other Filings"   Section 6.2
"Parent"   Preamble
"Parent Common Stock"   Section 6.9(b)
"Parent Disclosure Schedule"   Article IV
"Parent LP"   Preamble
"Parent LP Organizational Documents"   Section 4.1(b)
"Parent Organizational Documents"   Section 4.1(a)
"Parent SEC Reports"   Section 4.6
"Parent Subsidiaries"   Section 4.3(a)
"Participating Unit Limit"   Section 6.9(a)
"Partnership Cash Consideration"   Recitals
"Partnership Merger"   Recitals
"Paying Agent"   Section 2.1(a)
"Post-Signing Returns"   Section 6.8(d)
"Pre-Closing Distribution"   Section 1.8(a)
"Premium Limit"   Section 6.7(c)
"Property Restrictions"   Section 3.12(a)
"REIT"   Section 3.11(a)
"Representatives"   Section 6.1(b)
"Rochester Management, LLC"   Section 7.1(c)
     

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"Rochester Properties, LLC"   Section 6.9(a)
"Rochester Redemption Right"   Section 6.9(a)
"Ruling"   Section 7.2(g)
"SAR"   Section 1.7(b)
"SARs Agreements"   Section 1.7(b)
"SAR Payment"   Section 1.7(b)
"Securities Laws"   Section 4.6
"Series A Preferred Stock"   Section 1.6(b)
"Severance Agreements"   Section 1.7(a)
"Severance Amount"   Section 1.7(a)
"Signing Worksheets"   Section 1.8(b)
"Surviving Corporation"   Section 1.2
"Transfer and Gains Taxes"   Section 6.8(c)
"Trust Agreement"   Section 1.7(a)
"Trust Amount"   Section 1.7(b)
"Trustee"   Section 1.7(a)
"W Logo"   Section 1.10

        9.4    Interpretation.    The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

        9.5    Non-Survival of Representations, Warranties, Covenants and Agreements.    Except for Articles I (except Sections 1.7(b) and 1.12) and II, the last sentence of Section 6.1(b), Sections 6.3, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8 and 6.13, and any covenant or agreement of the parties which by its terms contemplates performance after the Effective Time (a) none of the representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Agreement or in any instrument delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall survive the Effective Time and (b) thereafter there shall be no liability on the part of either Parent, Parent LP, Merger Sub or the Company, Company LP and/or Company Subsidiaries or any of their respective officers, directors, managers, partners, members or stockholders in respect thereof. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, there are no representations or warranties of any party hereto, express or implied.

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        9.7    Assignment; Benefit.    Except as expressly permitted by the terms hereof, neither this Agreement nor any of the rights, interests or obligations hereunder shall be assigned by any of the parties hereto without the prior written consent of the other parties, and any attempt to assign without such consent shall be void. Notwithstanding anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, except for the provisions of Sections 6.6 and 6.7 hereof which shall inure to the benefit of the Persons or entities benefiting therefrom who are expressly intended to be third-party beneficiaries thereto, nothing in this Agreement, expressed or implied, is intended to confer on any person other than the parties hereto or their respective heirs, successors, executors, administrators and assigns any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement.

        9.8    Severability.    If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby, and to such end, such provisions of this Agreement are agreed to be severable.

        9.9    Choice of Law; Consent to Jurisdiction.    

        9.10    Gender Neutral.    Wherever used herein, a pronoun in the masculine gender shall be considered as including the feminine gender unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

        9.11    Waiver.    Except as provided in this Agreement, no action taken pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, any investigation by or on behalf of any party, shall be deemed to constitute a waiver by the party taking such action of compliance with any representations, warranties, covenants or agreements contained in this Agreement. The waiver by any party hereto of a breach of any provision hereunder shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any prior or subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereunder.

        9.12    Counterparts.    This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other party. Facsimile transmission of any signed original document shall be deemed the same as delivery of an original. At the request of any party, the parties will confirm facsimile transmission by signing a duplicate original document.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The Macerich Company, The Macerich Partnership, L.P., MACW, Inc., Wilmorite Properties, Inc. and Wilmorite Holdings, L.P. have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the date first written above by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized.

    THE MACERICH COMPANY

 

 

 

 

 
    By:    
     
    Name: Richard A. Bayer
    Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel

 

 

 

 

 
    THE MACERICH PARTNERSHIP, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 
    By: The Macerich Company, its general partner

 

 

 

 

 
      By:  
       
      Name: Richard A. Bayer
      Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel

 

 

 

 

 
    MACW, INC.

 

 

 

 

 
    By:    
     
    Name: Richard A. Bayer
    Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel

 

 

 

 

 
    WILMORITE PROPERTIES, INC.

 

 

 

 

 
    By:    
     
    Name: John W. Anderson
    Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 
    WILMORITE HOLDINGS, L.P.

 

 

 

 

 
    By: Wilmorite Properties, Inc., its general partner

 

 

 

 

 
      By:  
       
      Name: John W. Anderson
      Title: Chief Executive Officer
         

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Company Disclosure Schedule

Section 1.1(a)
Calculation of Final Offer Consideration

I. Initial Offer Consideration         $ 1,293,399,1361

II.

Increase (Reduction) in Net Working Capital

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A.

Current Assets

 

$

 

 

 

 
       
     
  B. Less Current Liabilities   $        
       
     
  C. Less Targeted Working Capital[2]   $ 5,000,000      
       
     
  D. Less Pre-Closing Distribution   - $        
       
     
Plus Increase (Reduction) in Net Working Capital   $   = $  
       
 
III. Reduction (Increase) in Secured Debt            

 

A.

Secured Debt At Signing

 

$

882,198,742

 

 

 

 

B.

Less Secured Debt at Closing

 

$

 

 

 

 
       
     
Plus Reduction (Increase) in Secured Debt   $   = $  
       
 
IV. Reduction (Increase) in Other Liabilities
(see Schedule 1.1(b))
           

 

A.

Other Liabilities at Signing

 

$

156,965,028

 

 

 
       
     
  B. Less Other Liabilities at Closing   $        
       
     
Less (Increase) Reduction in Other Liabilities   $   = -$  
       
 
V. Equals Final Offer Consideration         $  
             

See definitions on next page.


1
The number will be the Initial Offer Consideration in Section 1.1(a) to the Merger Agreement.

2
This number reflects the $5,000,000 already reflected in the Initial Offer Consideration as the intended amount of working capital to be retained by Company LP following the Closing.

Definitions for Section 1.1(a) of the Company Disclosure Schedule:

        For the purposes of this Section 1.1(a) and the calculation of the Final Offer Consideration, the following terms shall have the following meanings:




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Exhibit 10.5.1

THE MACERICH COMPANY
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR EXECUTIVES
(Effective January 1, 2005)


THE MACERICH COMPANY
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR EXECUTIVES
(Effective as of January 1, 2005)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   
  Page
ARTICLE I   TITLE AND DEFINITIONS   1
  1.1   Title   1
  1.2   Definitions   1
ARTICLE II   PARTICIPATION   3
  2.1   Participation   3
ARTICLE III   DEFERRAL ELECTIONS   3
  3.1   Elections to Defer Compensation   3
  3.2   Investment Elections   4
ARTICLE IV   PARTICIPANT ACCOUNTS   5
  4.1   Deferral Account   5
  4.2   Company Matching Account   5
ARTICLE V   VESTING   6
  5.1   Deferral Account   6
  5.2   Company Matching Account   6
ARTICLE VI   DISTRIBUTIONS   6
  6.1   Time and Form of Distribution   6
  6.2   Small Benefits   7
ARTICLE VII   HARDSHIP DISTRIBUTIONS   7
  7.1   Hardship Distribution   7
ARTICLE VIII   ADMINISTRATION   8
  8.1   Members   8
  8.2   Committee Action   8
  8.3   Powers and Duties of the Committee   8
  8.4   Construction and Interpretation   8
  8.5   Information   9
  8.6   Compensation, Expenses and Indemnity   9
  8.7   Quarterly Statements   9
ARTICLE IX   MISCELLANEOUS   9
  9.1   Unsecured General Creditor   9
  9.2   Restriction Against Assignment   9
  9.3   Withholding   10
  9.4   Amendment, Modification, Suspension or Termination   10
  9.5   Governing Law   10
  9.6   Receipt or Release   10
  9.7   Payments on Behalf of Persons under Incapacity   11
  9.8   Headings, etc. Not Part of Agreement   11
  9.9   Limitation on Participants' Rights   11
ARTICLE X   CLAIMS PROCEDURE   11
  10.1   Claims Procedure   11

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THE MACERICH COMPANY
2005 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR EXECUTIVES
(Effective January 1, 2005)

        The Macerich Company (the "Company") hereby establishes this deferred compensation plan (the "Plan"), effective January 1, 2005, to provide supplemental retirement income benefits through deferrals of salary and bonuses.

ARTICLE I
TITLE AND DEFINITIONS

1.1   Title.

        This Plan shall be known as The Macerich Company 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives.

1.2   Definitions.

        Whenever the following words and phrases are used in this Plan, with the first letter capitalized, they shall have the meanings specified below.

        "Account" or "Accounts" shall mean a Participant's Deferral Account and/or Company Matching Account.

        "Beneficiary" means (a) in the case of a Participant who is a participant in the Prior Plan, the beneficiary designated under the Prior Plan by the Participant to receive benefits in the event of the Participant's death or (b) in the case of a Participant who is not a participant in the Prior Plan, the person or persons, including a trustee, personal representative or other fiduciary, last designated in writing by a Participant in accordance with procedures established by the Committee to receive the benefits specified hereunder in the event of the Participant's death. If there is no valid Beneficiary designation in effect, or if there is no surviving designated Beneficiary, then the Participant's surviving spouse shall be the Beneficiary. If there is no surviving spouse to receive any benefits payable in accordance with the preceding sentence, the duly appointed and currently acting personal representative of the Participant's estate (which shall include either the Participant's probate estate or living trust) shall be the Beneficiary. In any case where there is no such personal representative of the Participant's estate duly appointed and acting in that capacity within 90 days after the Participant's death (or such extended period as the Committee determines is reasonably necessary to allow such personal representative to be appointed, but not to exceed 180 days after the Participant's death), then Beneficiary shall mean the person or persons who can verify by affidavit or court order to the satisfaction of the Committee that they are legally entitled to receive the benefits specified hereunder. In the event any amount is payable under the Plan to a minor, payment shall not be made to the minor, but instead be paid (a) to that person's living parent(s) to act as custodian, (b) if that person's parents are then divorced, and one parent is the sole custodial parent, to such custodial parent, or (c) if no parent of that person is then living, to a custodian selected by the Committee to hold the funds for the minor under the Uniform Transfers or Gifts to Minors Act in effect in the jurisdiction in which the minor resides. If no parent is living and the Committee decides not to select another custodian to hold the funds for the minor, then payment shall be made to the duly appointed and currently acting guardian of the estate for the minor or, if no guardian of the estate for the minor is duly appointed and currently acting within 60 days after the date the amount becomes payable, payment shall be deposited with the court having jurisdiction over the estate of the minor.

        "Board of Directors" or "Board" shall mean the Board of Directors of The Macerich Company.

        "Bonus" shall mean any incentive compensation payable to a Participant in addition to the Participant's Salary prior to any deferrals under this Plan or any salary reduction contributions to a plan described in Section 401(k) of the Code or Section 125 of the Code.



        "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

        "Committee" shall mean the Committee appointed pursuant to Section 8.1 of this Plan.

        "Company" shall mean The Macerich Company, its subsidiaries and successors and, where the context warrants, The Macerich Partnership, L.P., Macerich Property Management Company, LLC, Macerich Management Company, Westcor Partners, LLC, Westcor Realty Limited Partnership and Macerich Westcor Management Company.

        "Company Matching Account" shall mean the bookkeeping account maintained by the Committee for each Participant that is credited with an amount equal to (1) the Company Matching Amount and (2) earnings or losses thereon pursuant to Section 4.2.

        "Company Matching Amount" shall mean an amount equal to a percentage, determined by the Company in its sole discretion, of the amount of Compensation deferred under the Plan for the Plan Year.

        "Compensation" shall mean the Salary and Bonus that the Participant is entitled to for services rendered to the Company.

        "Deferral Account" shall mean the bookkeeping account maintained by the Committee for each Participant that is credited with amounts equal to (1) the portion of the Participant's Salary that he or she elects to defer, (2) the portion of the Participant's Bonus that he or she elects to defer, and (3) earnings or losses thereon pursuant to Section 4.1.

        "Earnings Rate" shall mean, for each Fund, an amount equal to the net rate of gain or loss on the assets of such Fund determined for each business day.

        "Effective Date" of this Plan shall mean January 1, 2005.

        "Eligible Employee" for any Plan Year shall mean each key executive of the Company designated by the Committee whose annualized Salary is equal to or greater than $80,000 and who is not eligible to participate in the Macerich Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Senior Executives. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any key executive of the Company designated by the Committee who is a participant in the Prior Plan shall be an Eligible Employee for purposes of this Plan.

        "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

        "Fund" or "Funds" shall mean one or more of the investment funds designated in Section 3.2(a).

        "Key Employee" shall mean any Participant who is a "key employee" of the Company as defined in Section 416(i) of the Code.

        "Participant" shall mean any Eligible Employee who elects to defer compensation in accordance with Section 3.1.

        "Payment Eligibility Date" shall mean the first day of the month following the day on which a Participant terminates employment or dies; provided, however, that if a Participant is a Key Employee and his or her employment terminates for any reason other than death, then the Payment Eligibility Date shall mean the last day of the six-month period immediately following the Participant's termination of employment (or, if the Participant dies prior to the end of such six-month period, the date of the Participant's death). Notwithstanding the foregoing, a termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for any purpose under the Plan unless such termination of employment constitutes a "separation from service" as defined under Section 409A (or other applicable section) of the Code and any regulations promulgated thereunder.

        "Plan" shall mean The Macerich Company 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives set forth herein, now in effect, or as amended from time to time.

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        "Plan Year" shall mean the 12 consecutive month period beginning on January 1 each year.

        "Prior Plan" shall mean The Macerich Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Executives, as amended.

        "Salary" shall mean the Participant's base pay prior to any deferrals under this Plan or any salary reduction contributions to a plan described in Section 401(k) of the Code or Section 125 of the Code.

ARTICLE II
PARTICIPATION

2.1   Participation.

        Participation in the Plan is voluntary. An Eligible Employee shall become a Participant in the Plan by electing to defer Compensation in accordance with Section 3.1.

ARTICLE III
DEFERRAL ELECTIONS

3.1   Elections to Defer Compensation.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum amount of Compensation that an Eligible Employee may defer under this Plan and any other nonqualified elective plan of deferred compensation maintained by the Company shall be reduced by the amount of Compensation that the Eligible Employee could have deferred under any qualified cash or deferred arrangements as described in Section 401(k) of the Code (a "401(k) Plan") without violating Section 402(g) of the Code or the maximum elective contributions permitted under the terms of the 401(k) Plan.

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3.2   Investment Elections.

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ARTICLE IV
PARTICIPANT ACCOUNTS

4.1   Deferral Account.

        The Committee shall establish and maintain a Deferral Account for each Participant under the Plan. Each Participant's Deferral Account shall be divided into separate subaccounts ("investment fund subaccounts"), each of which corresponds to an investment fund elected by the Participant pursuant to Section 3.2. A Participant's Deferral Account shall be credited as follows:

4.2   Company Matching Account.

        The Committee shall establish and maintain a separate Company Matching Account for each Participant under the Plan. Each Participant's Company Matching Account shall be divided into separate investment fund subaccounts corresponding to the investment funds elected by the Participant pursuant to Section 3.2. A Participant's Company Matching Account shall be credited as follows:

In addition, the Company may at any time direct the Committee to credit a Participant's Company Matching Account with such additional amount that the Company has determined, for any reason, to credit to such Participant.

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ARTICLE V
VESTING

5.1   Deferral Account.

        A Participant's Deferral Account shall at all times be 100% vested.

5.2   Company Matching Account.

        A Participant's Company Matching Account shall at all times be 100% vested.

ARTICLE VI
DISTRIBUTIONS

6.1   Time and Form of Distribution.

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6.2   Small Benefits.

        Notwithstanding anything herein contained to the contrary, if the amount distributable in a form other than a cash lump sum to a Participant (or to the Beneficiary of a Participant as a result of the Participant's death) is less than $10,000, such amount shall be paid in the form of a cash lump sum to the Participant (or Beneficiary); provided, however, that if this provision would cause amounts deferred under this Plan to be included in the income of a Participant prior to the date of distribution, this provision shall not apply and distributions to each Participant shall be in accordance his or her election under this Plan.

6.3   Change in Election of Time and Form of Distribution.

        A Participant may elect to change his or her distribution election under Section 6.1 by filing a new election with the Committee; provided, however, that (i) no such election shall be effective until one year after the date on which the election is made, (ii) the first payment with respect to which such election is made must be deferred for a period of not less than five years from the date such payment would otherwise have been made (except for distributions on account of death or hardship distributions), and (iii) any election related to a payment that commences on any date other than the Payment Eligibility Date shall only be effective if it is made at least twelve months prior to the date of the first scheduled payment under such election.

ARTICLE VII
HARDSHIP DISTRIBUTIONS

7.1   Hardship Distribution.

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ARTICLE VIII
ADMINISTRATION

8.1   Members.

        A Committee shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Board of Directors. The number of members comprising the Committee shall be determined by the Board, which may from time to time vary the number of members. A member of the Committee may resign by delivering a written notice of resignation to the Board. The Board may remove any member by delivering a certified copy of its resolution of removal to such member. Vacancies in the membership of the Committee shall be filled promptly by the Board.

8.2   Committee Action.

        The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall act at meetings by affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Committee. Any action permitted to be taken at a meeting may be taken without a meeting if, prior to such action, a written consent to the action is signed by all members of the Committee and such written consent is filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Committee. A member of the Committee shall not vote or act upon any matter which relates solely to himself or herself as a Participant. The Chairman or any other member or members of the Committee designated by the Chairman may execute any certificate or other written direction on behalf of the Committee.

8.3   Powers and Duties of the Committee.

8.4   Construction and Interpretation.

        The Committee shall have full discretion to construe and interpret the terms and provisions of this Plan, which interpretation or construction shall be final and binding on all parties, including but not

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limited to the Company and any Participant or Beneficiary. The Committee shall administer such terms and provisions in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner and in full accordance with any and all laws applicable to the Plan.

8.5   Information.

        To enable the Committee to perform its functions, the Company shall supply full and timely information to the Committee on all matters relating to the Compensation of all Participants, their death or other cause of termination, and such other pertinent facts as the Committee may require.

8.6   Compensation, Expenses and Indemnity.

8.7   Quarterly Statements.

        Under procedures established by the Committee, a Participant shall receive a statement with respect to such Participant's Accounts as soon as practicable following the end of each calendar quarter ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31.

ARTICLE IX
MISCELLANEOUS

9.1   Unsecured General Creditor.

        Participants and their Beneficiaries, heirs, successors, and assigns shall have no legal or equitable rights, claims, or interest in any specific property or assets of the Company. No assets of the Company shall be held under any trust, or held in any way as collateral security for the fulfilling of the obligations of the Company under this Plan. Any and all of the Company's assets shall be, and remain, the general, unpledged, unrestricted assets of the Company. The Company's obligation under the Plan shall be merely that of an unfunded and unsecured promise of the Company to pay money in the future, and the rights of the Participants and Beneficiaries shall be no greater than those of unsecured general creditors.

9.2   Restriction Against Assignment.

        The Company shall pay all amounts payable hereunder only to the person or persons designated by the Plan and not to any other person or corporation. No part of a Participant's Accounts shall be liable for the debts, contracts, or engagements of any Participant, his or her Beneficiary, or successors in interest, nor shall a Participant's Accounts be subject to execution by levy, attachment, or garnishment or by any other legal or equitable proceeding, nor shall any such person have any right to

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alienate, anticipate, commute, pledge, encumber, or assign any benefits or payments hereunder in any manner whatsoever. If any Participant, Beneficiary or successor in interest is adjudicated bankrupt or purports to anticipate, alienate, sell, transfer, assign, pledge, encumber or charge any distribution or payment from the Plan, voluntarily or involuntarily, the Committee, in its discretion, may cancel such distribution or payment (or any part thereof) to or for the benefit of such Participant, Beneficiary or successor in interest in such manner as the Committee shall direct.

9.3   Withholding.

9.4   Amendment, Modification, Suspension or Termination.

        The Company may amend, modify, suspend or terminate the Plan in whole or in part. The Committee may amend the Plan to (a) ensure the Plan complies with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code for the deferral of taxation on deferred compensation to the time of distribution and (b) add provisions for changes to the deferral elections and elections as to the time and manner of distributions that comply with such requirements of Section 409A of the Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing rights of the Company and the Committee to amend the Plan, no amendment, modification, suspension or termination shall reduce any amounts allocated previously to a Participant's Accounts. In the event that this Plan is terminated, the amounts credited to a Participant's Deferral Account and Company Matching Account shall be distributed to the Participant or, in the event of his or her death, to his or her Beneficiary in a lump sum within thirty (30) days following the date of termination; provided, however, if the foregoing provision would cause the amounts deferred under this Plan to be included in the income of Participants prior to the date of distribution, such provision shall not apply and distributions to the Participants or their Beneficiaries shall be made on the dates on which the Participants or their Beneficiaries would receive benefits hereunder without regard to the termination of the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if amounts deferred under the Plan have become taxable to Participants as of the date of the Plan termination, distributions shall be made as soon as practicable following the termination of the Plan. The Company reserves the right to change the Funds as described in Section 3.2(d).

9.5   Governing Law.

        The Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Section 409A (or other applicable section) of the Code, and any regulations promulgated thereunder, and the laws of the State of California to the extent such laws are not preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

9.6   Receipt or Release.

        Any payment to a Participant or the Participant's Beneficiary in accordance with the provisions of the Plan shall, to the extent thereof, be in full satisfaction of all claims against the Committee and the Company. The Committee may require such Participant or Beneficiary, as a condition precedent to such payment, to execute a receipt and release to such effect.

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9.7   Payments on Behalf of Persons under Incapacity.

        In the event that any amount becomes payable under the Plan to a person who, in the sole judgment of the Committee, is considered by reason of physical or mental condition to be unable to give a valid receipt therefor, the Committee may direct that such payment be made to any person found by the Committee, in its sole judgment, to have assumed the care of such person. Any payment made pursuant to such determination shall constitute a full release and discharge of the Committee and the Company.

9.8   Headings, etc. Not Part of Agreement.

        Headings and subheadings in this Plan are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in the construction of the provisions hereof.

9.9   Limitation on Participants' Rights.

        Participation in this Plan shall not give any Eligible Employee the right to be retained in the Company's employ or any right or interest in the Plan other than as herein provided. The Company reserves the right to dismiss any Eligible Employee without any liability for any claim against the Company, except to the extent provided herein.

ARTICLE X
CLAIMS PROCEDURE

10.1 Claims Procedure.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this document to be executed by its duly authorized officers on this            day of                        , 2004.

    THE MACERICH COMPANY

 

 

By

    


 

 

By

    

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Exhibit 10.6.1

    

THE MACERICH COMPANY
2005 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES
(Effective January 1, 2005)


THE MACERICH COMPANY
2005 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   
  Page
ARTICLE I   TITLE AND DEFINITIONS   1
  1.1   Title   1
  1.2   Definitions   1
ARTICLE II   PARTICIPATION   3
  2.1   Participation   3
ARTICLE III   DEFERRAL ELECTIONS   3
  3.1   Elections to Defer Compensation   3
  3.2   Investment Elections   4
ARTICLE IV   PARTICIPANT ACCOUNTS   5
  4.1   Deferral Account   5
  4.2   Company Matching Account   6
ARTICLE V   VESTING   6
  5.1   Deferral Account   6
  5.2   Company Matching Account   6
ARTICLE VI   DISTRIBUTIONS   7
  6.1   Time and Form of Distribution   7
  6.2   Small Benefits   7
  6.3   Change in Election of Time and Form of Distribution   8
ARTICLE VII   HARDSHIP DISTRIBUTIONS   8
  7.1   Hardship Distribution   8
ARTICLE VIII   LIFE INSURANCE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES   8
  8.1   Life Insurance Coverage   8
ARTICLE IX   ADMINISTRATION   9
  9.1   Members   9
  9.2   Committee Action   9
  9.3   Powers and Duties of the Committee   9
  9.4   Construction and Interpretation   9
  9.5   Information   10
  9.6   Compensation, Expenses and Indemnity   10
  9.7   Quarterly Statements   10
ARTICLE X   MISCELLANEOUS   10
  10.1   Unsecured General Creditor   10
  10.2   Restriction Against Assignment   10
  10.3   Withholding   11
  10.4   Amendment, Modification, Suspension or Termination   11
  10.5   Governing Law   11
  10.6   Receipt or Release   11
  10.7   Payments on Behalf of Persons under Incapacity   12
  10.8   Headings, etc. Not Part of Agreement   12
  10.9   Limitation on Participants' Rights   12
ARTICLE XI   CLAIMS PROCEDURE   12
  11.1   Claims Procedure   12

THE MACERICH COMPANY
2005 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES
(Effective January 1, 2005)

        The Macerich Company (the "Company") hereby establishes this deferred compensation plan (the "Plan"), effective January 1, 2005, to provide supplemental retirement income benefits through deferrals of salary and bonuses.

ARTICLE I
TITLE AND DEFINITIONS

1.1   Title.

        This Plan shall be known as The Macerich Company 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Senior Executives.

1.2   Definitions.

        Whenever the following words and phrases are used in this Plan, with the first letter capitalized, they shall have the meanings specified below.

        "Account" or "Accounts" shall mean a Participant's Deferral Account and/or Company Matching Account.

        "Beneficiary" means (a) in the case of a Participant who is a participant in the Prior Plan, the beneficiary designated under the Prior Plan by the Participant to receive benefits in the event of the Participant's death or (b) in the case of a Participant who is not a participant in the Prior Plan, the person or persons, including a trustee, personal representative or other fiduciary, last designated in writing by a Participant in accordance with procedures established by the Committee to receive the benefits specified hereunder in the event of the Participant's death. If there is no valid Beneficiary designation in effect, or if there is no surviving designated Beneficiary, then the Participant's surviving spouse shall be the Beneficiary. If there is no surviving spouse to receive any benefits payable in accordance with the preceding sentence, the duly appointed and currently acting personal representative of the Participant's estate (which shall include either the Participant's probate estate or living trust) shall be the Beneficiary. In any case where there is no such personal representative of the Participant's estate duly appointed and acting in that capacity within 90 days after the Participant's death (or such extended period as the Committee determines is reasonably necessary to allow such personal representative to be appointed, but not to exceed 180 days after the Participant's death), then Beneficiary shall mean the person or persons who can verify by affidavit or court order to the satisfaction of the Committee that they are legally entitled to receive the benefits specified hereunder. In the event any amount is payable under the Plan to a minor, payment shall not be made to the minor, but instead be paid (a) to that person's living parent(s) to act as custodian, (b) if that person's parents are then divorced, and one parent is the sole custodial parent, to such custodial parent, or (c) if no parent of that person is then living, to a custodian selected by the Committee to hold the funds for the minor under the Uniform Transfers or Gifts to Minors Act in effect in the jurisdiction in which the minor resides. If no parent is living and the Committee decides not to select another custodian to hold the funds for the minor, then payment shall be made to the duly appointed and currently acting guardian of the estate for the minor or, if no guardian of the estate for the minor is duly appointed and currently acting within 60 days after the date the amount becomes payable, payment shall be deposited with the court having jurisdiction over the estate of the minor.

        "Board of Directors" or "Board" shall mean the Board of Directors of The Macerich Company.

        "Bonus" shall mean any incentive compensation payable to a Participant in addition to the Participant's Salary prior to any deferrals under this Plan or any salary reduction contributions to a plan described in Section 401(k) of the Code or Section 125 of the Code.



        "Code" shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

        "Committee" shall mean the Committee appointed pursuant to Section 9.1 of this Plan.

        "Company" shall mean The Macerich Company, its subsidiaries and successors and, where the context warrants, The Macerich Partnership, L.P., Macerich Property Management Company, LLC, Macerich Management Company, Westcor Partners, LLC, Westcor Realty Limited Partnership and Macerich Westcor Management Company.

        "Company Matching Account" shall mean the bookkeeping account maintained by the Committee for each Participant that is credited with an amount equal to (1) the Company Matching Amount, and (2) earnings or losses thereon pursuant to Section 4.2.

        "Company Matching Amount" shall mean an amount equal to a percentage, determined by the Company in its sole discretion, of the amount of Compensation deferred under the Plan for the Plan Year.

        "Compensation" shall mean the Salary and Bonus that the Participant is entitled to for services rendered to the Company.

        "Deferral Account" shall mean the bookkeeping account maintained by the Committee for each Participant that is credited with amounts equal to (1) the portion of the Participant's Salary that he or she elects to defer, (2) the portion of the Participant's Bonus that he or she elects to defer, and (3) earnings or losses thereon pursuant to Section 4.1.

        "Earnings Rate" shall mean, for each Fund, an amount equal to the net rate of gain or loss on the assets of such Fund determined for each business day.

        "Effective Date" of this Plan shall mean January 1, 2005.

        "Eligible Employee" for any Plan Year shall mean each key executive of the Company designated by the Committee whose annualized Salary is equal to or greater than $120,000. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any key executive of the Company designated by the Committee who is a participant in the Prior Plan shall be an Eligible Employee for purposes of this Plan.

        "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

        "Fund" or "Funds" shall mean one or more of the investment funds designated in Section 3.2(a).

        "Key Employee" shall mean any Participant who is a "key employee" of the Company as defined in Section 416(i) of the Code.

        "Participant" shall mean any Eligible Employee who elects to defer compensation in accordance with Section 3.1.

        "Payment Eligibility Date" shall mean the first day of the month following the day on which a Participant terminates employment or dies; provided, however, that if a Participant is a Key Employee and his or her employment terminates for any reason other than death, then the Payment Eligibility Date shall mean the last day of the six-month period immediately following the Participant's termination of employment (or, if the Participant dies prior to the end of such six-month period, the date of the Participant's death). Notwithstanding the foregoing, a termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for any purpose under the Plan unless such termination of employment constitutes a "separation from service" as defined under Section 409A (or other applicable section) of the Code and any regulations promulgated thereunder.

        "Plan" shall mean The Macerich Company 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Senior Executives set forth herein, now in effect, or as amended from time to time.

        "Plan Year" shall mean the 12 consecutive month period beginning on January 1 each year.

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        "Prior Plan" shall mean The Macerich Company Deferred Compensation Plan for Senior Executives, as amended.

        "Salary" shall mean the Participant's base pay prior to any deferrals under this Plan or any other nonqualified elective plan of deferred compensation maintained by the Company or any salary reduction contributions to a plan described in Section 401(k) of the Code or Section 125 of the Code.

ARTICLE II
PARTICIPATION

2.1   Participation.

        Participation in the Plan is voluntary. An Eligible Employee shall become a Participant in the Plan by electing to defer Compensation in accordance with Section 3.1.

ARTICLE III
DEFERRAL ELECTIONS

3.1   Elections to Defer Compensation.

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3.2   Investment Elections.

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ARTICLE IV
PARTICIPANT ACCOUNTS

4.1   Deferral Account.

        The Committee shall establish and maintain a Deferral Account for each Participant under the Plan. Each Participant's Deferral Account shall be divided into separate subaccounts ("investment fund subaccounts"), each of which corresponds to an investment fund elected by the Participant pursuant to Section 3.2. A Participant's Deferral Account shall be credited as follows:

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4.2   Company Matching Account.

        The Committee shall establish and maintain a separate Company Matching Account for each Participant under the Plan. Each Participant's Company Matching Account shall be divided into separate investment fund subaccounts corresponding to the investment funds elected by the Participant pursuant to Section 3.2. A Participant's Company Matching Account shall be credited as follows:

In addition, the Company may at any time direct the Committee to credit a Participant's Company Matching Account with such additional amount that the Company has determined, for any reason, to credit to such Participant.

ARTICLE V
VESTING

5.1   Deferral Account.

        A Participant's Deferral Account shall at all times be 100% vested.

5.2   Company Matching Account.

        A Participant's Company Matching Account shall at all times be 100% vested.

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ARTICLE VI
DISTRIBUTIONS

6.1   Time and Form of Distribution.

6.2   Small Benefits.

        Notwithstanding anything herein contained to the contrary, if the amount distributable in a form other than a cash lump sum to a Participant (or to the Beneficiary of a Participant as a result of the

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Participant's death) is less than $10,000, such amount shall be paid in the form of a cash lump sum to the Participant (or Beneficiary); provided, however, that if this provision would cause amounts deferred under this Plan to be included in the income of a Participant prior to the date of distribution, this provision shall not apply and distributions to each Participant shall be in accordance his or her election under this Plan.

6.3   Change in Election of Time and Form of Distribution.

        A Participant may elect to change his or her distribution election under Section 6.1 by filing a new election with the Committee; provided, however, that (i) no such election shall be effective until one year after the date on which the election is made, (ii) the first payment with respect to which such election is made must be deferred for a period of not less than five years from the date such payment would otherwise have been made (except for distributions on account of death or hardship distributions), and (iii) any election related to a payment that commences on any date other than the Payment Eligibility Date shall only be effective if it is made at least twelve months prior to the date of the first scheduled payment under such election.

ARTICLE VII
HARDSHIP DISTRIBUTIONS

7.1   Hardship Distribution.

ARTICLE VIII
LIFE INSURANCE FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES

8.1   Life Insurance Coverage.

        Each Eligible Employee shall be eligible for life insurance coverage pursuant to the provisions of Article VIII of the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Senior Executives.

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ARTICLE IX
ADMINISTRATION

9.1   Members.

        A Committee shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the Board of Directors. The number of members comprising the Committee shall be determined by the Board, which may from time to time vary the number of members. A member of the Committee may resign by delivering a written notice of resignation to the Board. The Board may remove any member by delivering a certified copy of its resolution of removal to such member. Vacancies in the membership of the Committee shall be filled promptly by the Board.

9.2   Committee Action.

        The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall act at meetings by affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Committee. Any action permitted to be taken at a meeting may be taken without a meeting if, prior to such action, a written consent to the action is signed by all members of the Committee and such written consent is filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Committee. A member of the Committee shall not vote or act upon any matter which relates solely to himself or herself as a Participant. The Chairman or any other member or members of the Committee designated by the Chairman may execute any certificate or other written direction on behalf of the Committee.

9.3   Powers and Duties of the Committee.

9.4   Construction and Interpretation.

        The Committee shall have full discretion to construe and interpret the terms and provisions of this Plan, which interpretation or construction shall be final and binding on all parties, including but not

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limited to the Company and any Participant or Beneficiary. The Committee shall administer such terms and provisions in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner and in full accordance with any and all laws applicable to the Plan.

9.5   Information.

        To enable the Committee to perform its functions, the Company shall supply full and timely information to the Committee on all matters relating to the Compensation of all Participants, their death or other cause of termination, and such other pertinent facts as the Committee may require.

9.6   Compensation, Expenses and Indemnity.

9.7   Quarterly Statements.

        Under procedures established by the Committee, a Participant shall receive a statement with respect to such Participant's Accounts as soon as practicable following the end of each calendar quarter ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31.

ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS

10.1 Unsecured General Creditor.

        Participants and their Beneficiaries, heirs, successors, and assigns shall have no legal or equitable rights, claims, or interest in any specific property or assets of the Company. No assets of the Company shall be held under any trust, or held in any way as collateral security for the fulfilling of the obligations of the Company under this Plan. Any and all of the Company's assets shall be, and remain, the general, unpledged, unrestricted assets of the Company. The Company's obligation under the Plan shall be merely that of an unfunded and unsecured promise of the Company to pay money in the future, and the rights of the Participants and Beneficiaries shall be no greater than those of unsecured general creditors.

10.2 Restriction Against Assignment.

        The Company shall pay all amounts payable hereunder only to the person or persons designated by the Plan and not to any other person or corporation. No part of a Participant's Accounts shall be liable for the debts, contracts, or engagements of any Participant, his or her Beneficiary, or successors in interest, nor shall a Participant's Accounts be subject to execution by levy, attachment, or

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garnishment or by any other legal or equitable proceeding, nor shall any such person have any right to alienate, anticipate, commute, pledge, encumber, or assign any benefits or payments hereunder in any manner whatsoever. If any Participant, Beneficiary or successor in interest is adjudicated bankrupt or purports to anticipate, alienate, sell, transfer, assign, pledge, encumber or charge any distribution or payment from the Plan, voluntarily or involuntarily, the Committee, in its discretion, may cancel such distribution or payment (or any part thereof) to or for the benefit of such Participant, Beneficiary or successor in interest in such manner as the Committee shall direct.

10.3 Withholding.

10.4 Amendment, Modification, Suspension or Termination.

        The Company may amend, modify, suspend or terminate the Plan in whole or in part. The Committee may amend the Plan to (a) ensure the Plan complies with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code for the deferral of taxation on deferred compensation to the time of distribution and (b) add provisions for changes to the deferral elections and elections as to the time and manner of distributions that comply with such requirements of Section 409A of the Code. Notwithstanding the foregoing rights of the Company and the Committee to amend the Plan, no amendment, modification, suspension or termination shall reduce any amounts allocated previously to a Participant's Accounts. In the event that this Plan is terminated, the amounts credited to a Participant's Deferral Account and Company Matching Account shall be distributed to the Participant or, in the event of his or her death, to his or her Beneficiary in a lump sum within thirty (30) days following the date of termination; provided, however, if the foregoing provision would cause the amounts deferred under this Plan to be included in the income of Participants prior to the date of distribution, such provision shall not apply and distributions to the Participants or their Beneficiaries shall be made on the dates on which the Participants or their Beneficiaries would receive benefits hereunder without regard to the termination of the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if amounts deferred under the Plan have become taxable to Participants as of the date of the Plan termination, distributions shall be made as soon as practicable following the termination of the Plan. The Company reserves the right to change the Funds as described in Section 3.2(d).

10.5 Governing Law.

        The Plan shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Section 409A (or other applicable section) of the Code, and any regulations promulgated thereunder, and the laws of the State of California to the extent such laws are not preempted by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.

10.6 Receipt or Release.

        Any payment to a Participant or the Participant's Beneficiary in accordance with the provisions of the Plan shall, to the extent thereof, be in full satisfaction of all claims against the Committee and the Company. The Committee may require such Participant or Beneficiary, as a condition precedent to such payment, to execute a receipt and release to such effect.

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10.7 Payments on Behalf of Persons under Incapacity.

        In the event that any amount becomes payable under the Plan to a person who, in the sole judgment of the Committee, is considered by reason of physical or mental condition to be unable to give a valid receipt therefor, the Committee may direct that such payment be made to any person found by the Committee, in its sole judgment, to have assumed the care of such person. Any payment made pursuant to such determination shall constitute a full release and discharge of the Committee and the Company.

10.8 Headings, etc. Not Part of Agreement.

        Headings and subheadings in this Plan are inserted for convenience of reference only and are not to be considered in the construction of the provisions hereof.

10.9 Limitation on Participants' Rights.

        Participation in this Plan shall not give any Eligible Employee the right to be retained in the Company's employ or any right or interest in the Plan other than as herein provided. The Company reserves the right to dismiss any Eligible Employee without any liability for any claim against the Company, except to the extent provided herein.

ARTICLE XI
CLAIMS PROCEDURE

11.1 Claims Procedure.

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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this document to be executed by its duly authorized officers on this            day of                        , 2004.

    THE MACERICH COMPANY

 

 

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Exhibit 10.7

THE MACERICH COMPANY

ELIGIBLE DIRECTORS'
DEFERRED COMPENSATION/PHANTOM STOCK PLAN
(As Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2005)


THE MACERICH COMPANY

ELIGIBLE DIRECTORS'
DEFERRED COMPENSATION/PHANTOM STOCK PLAN
(As Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2005)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   
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ARTICLE I   1
ARTICLE II   1
2.1   Account   1
2.2   Average Fair Market Value   1
2.3   Award Date   1
2.4   Board of Directors   1
2.5   Cash Account   1
2.6   Change in Control Event   1
2.7   Code   1
2.8   Common Stock   1
2.9   Committee   1
2.10   Company   1
2.11   Compensation   1
2.12   Current Cash Account   1
2.13   Current Dividend Equivalent Cash Account   2
2.14   Current Dividend Equivalent Stock Account   2
2.15   Current Stock Unit Account   2
2.16   Disability   2
2.17   Discount Rate   2
2.18   Disinterested Director   2
2.19   Distribution Subaccount   2
2.20   Dividend Equivalent   2
2.21   Dividend Equivalent Cash Account   2
2.22   Dividend Equivalent Stock Account   2
2.23   Effective Date   2
2.24   Eligible Director   2
2.25   Exchange Act   2
2.26   Fair Market Value   3
2.27   Interest Rate   3
2.28   Plan   3
2.29   Plan Year   3
2.30   Prior Cash Account   3
2.34   Special Meeting Fees   3
2.35   Stock Unit or Unit   3
2.36   Stock Unit Account   3
2.37   Unforeseeable Emergency   3
ARTICLE III   4
ARTICLE IV   4
4.1   Initial Elections   4
4.2   Subsequent Annual Elections   4
ARTICLE V   5
5.1   Cash Account   5
         

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5.2   Stock Unit Account   5
5.3   Dividend Equivalents; Dividend Equivalent Cash Account; Dividend Equivalent Stock Account   6
5.4   Vesting   8
5.5   Distribution of Benefits   9
5.6   Adjustments in Case of Changes in Common Stock   10
5.7   Company's Right to Withhold   10
5.8   Stockholder Approval   11
ARTICLE VI   11
6.1   The Administrator   11
6.2   Committee Action   11
6.3   Rights and Duties   11
6.4   Indemnity and Liability   12
ARTICLE VII   12
ARTICLE VIII   12
8.1   Limitation on Eligible Directors' Rights   12
8.2   Beneficiaries   13
8.3   Benefits Not Assignable; Obligations Binding Upon Successors   13
8.4   Governing Law; Severability   13
8.5   Compliance With Laws   13
8.6   Headings Not Part of Plan   13
APPENDIX A   A-1

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THE MACERICH COMPANY

ELIGIBLE DIRECTORS'
DEFERRED COMPENSATION/PHANTOM STOCK PLAN
(As Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2005)

ARTICLE I
TITLE, PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZED SHARES

        This Plan shall be known as "The Macerich Company Eligible Directors' Deferred Compensation/Phantom Stock Plan." The purpose of this Plan is to attract, motivate and retain experienced and knowledgeable directors of The Macerich Company by permitting them to defer compensation and affording them the opportunity to link that compensation to an equity interest in the Company. The total number of shares of Common Stock that may be delivered pursuant to awards under this Plan is 250,000, subject to adjustments contemplated by Section 5.6.

ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS

        Whenever the following terms are used in this Plan they shall have the meaning specified below unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary:

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ARTICLE III
PARTICIPATION

        Each Eligible Director shall become a participant in the Plan by electing to defer his or her Compensation or Special Meeting Fees in accordance with Article IV.

ARTICLE IV
DEFERRAL ELECTIONS

        4.1    Initial Elections.    

        4.2    Subsequent Annual Elections.    

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ARTICLE V
DEFERRAL ACCOUNTS

        5.1    Cash Account.    

        5.2    Stock Unit Account.    

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        5.3    Dividend Equivalents; Dividend Equivalent Cash Account; Dividend Equivalent Stock Account.    

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        5.4    Vesting.    

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        5.5    Distribution of Benefits.    The provisions of this Section 5.5 shall apply only with respect to distributions from Current Cash Accounts, Current Dividend Equivalent Cash Accounts, Current Dividend Equivalent Stock Accounts and Current Stock Unit Accounts. The provisions of Section 5.5A as set forth in Appendix A to this Plan document govern the distribution from Prior Cash Accounts, Prior Dividend Equivalent Cash Accounts, Prior Dividend Equivalent Stock Accounts and Prior Stock Unit Accounts.

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        5.6    Adjustments in Case of Changes in Common Stock.    If any stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, combination or exchange of shares, sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, split-up, split-off, spin-off, liquidation or similar change in capitalization or any distribution to holders of the Company's Common Stock (other than cash dividends and cash distributions) shall occur, proportionate and equitable adjustments shall be made in the number and type of shares of Common Stock or other property reserved and of Units (both credited and vested) under this Plan.

        5.7    Company's Right to Withhold.    The Company shall satisfy any state or federal income tax withholding obligation arising upon distribution of an Eligible Director's accounts by reducing the number of shares of Common Stock otherwise deliverable to the Eligible Director by the appropriate number of shares, valued at the average of the Fair Market Values of a share of Common Stock during

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the last 10 trading days preceding the date of distribution, required to satisfy such tax withholding obligation. If the Company, for any reason, cannot satisfy the withholding obligation in accordance with the preceding sentence, the Eligible Director shall pay or provide for payment in cash of the amount of any taxes which the Company may be required to withhold with respect to the benefits hereunder.

        5.8    Stockholder Approval.    This Plan, and all the elections, actions and accruals with respect to Stock Units and Dividend Equivalents made prior to stockholder approval, was originally approved by the stockholders of the Company at their 1995 annual meeting. Amendments to the Plan have been approved by the Board of Directors pursuant to Article VII.

ARTICLE VI
ADMINISTRATION

        6.1    The Administrator.    The Committee hereunder shall consist of two (2) or more Disinterested Directors appointed from time to time by the Board of Directors to serve as the administrator of this Plan at its pleasure. Any member of the Committee may resign by delivering a written resignation to the Board of Directors. Members of the Committee shall not receive any additional compensation for administration of this Plan.

        6.2    Committee Action.    The Committee may, for the purpose of administering this Plan, choose a Secretary who may be, but is not required to be, a member of the Committee, who shall keep minutes of the Committee's proceedings and all records and documents pertaining to the Committee's administration of this Plan. A member of the Committee shall not vote or act upon any matter which relates solely to himself or herself as a Participant in this Plan. The Secretary may execute any certificate or other written direction on behalf of the Committee. Action of the Committee with respect to the administration of this Plan shall be taken pursuant to a majority vote or by unanimous written consent of its members.

        6.3    Rights and Duties.    Subject to the limitations of this Plan, the Committee shall be charged with the general administration of this Plan and the responsibility for carrying out its provisions, and shall have powers necessary to accomplish those purposes, including, but not by way of limitation, the following:

        The determination of the Committee made in good faith as to any disputed question or controversy and the Committee's determination of benefits payable to Eligible Directors shall be conclusive. In performing its duties, the Committee shall be entitled to rely on information, opinions, reports or statements prepared or presented by: (1) officers or employees of the Company whom the Committee believes to be reliable and competent as to such matters; and (2) counsel (who may be employees of the Company), independent accountants and other persons as to matters which the Committee believes to be within such persons' professional or expert competence. The Committee shall be fully protected with respect to any action taken or omitted by it in good faith pursuant to the advice of such persons. The Committee may delegate ministerial, bookkeeping and other non-discretionary functions to individuals who are officers or employees of the Company.

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        6.4    Indemnity and Liability.    All expenses of the Committee shall be paid by the Company and the Company shall furnish the Committee with such clerical and other assistance as is necessary in the performance of its duties. No member of the Committee shall be liable for any act or omission of any other member of the Committee nor for any act or omission on his or her own part, excepting only his or her own willful misconduct or gross negligence. To the extent permitted by law, the Company shall indemnify and save harmless each member of the Committee against any and all expenses and liabilities arising out of his or her membership on the Committee, excepting only expenses and liabilities arising out of his or her own willful misconduct or gross negligence, as determined by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VII
PLAN CHANGES AND TERMINATION

        The Board of Directors shall have the right to amend this Plan in whole or in part from time to time or may at any time suspend or terminate this Plan. In addition, The Committee may amend the Plan to (a) ensure that this Plan complies with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code for deferral of taxation on compensation deferred hereunder after December 31, 2004 until the time of distribution and (b) to make other changes to the provisions regarding elections as to the time and manner of distributions that comply with such requirements of Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no amendment or termination shall cancel or otherwise adversely affect in any way, without his or her written consent, any Eligible Director's rights with respect to Stock Units and Dividend Equivalents credited to his or her Stock Unit Account, Dividend Equivalent Cash Account or Dividend Equivalent Stock Account which are then vested (assuming solely for such purposes a voluntary termination of services as of the date of such amendment or termination) or to any amounts previously credited to his or her Cash Account; provided, however, that in no event shall such consent be required for an amendment that is necessary to comply with applicable law, including without limitation, an amendment required under Section 409A of the Code or the regulations thereunder to preserve the deferral of taxation on compensation deferred hereunder until the time of distribution. Any amendments authorized hereby shall be stated in an instrument in writing, and all Eligible Directors shall be bound thereby upon receipt of notice thereof.

        It is the current expectation of the Company that this Plan shall be continued for a period of 20 years following the date of Board of Directors approval of this Plan, but continuance of this Plan is not assumed as a contractual obligation of the Company. In the event that the Board of Directors decides to discontinue or terminate this Plan, it shall notify the Committee and participants in this Plan of its action in an instrument in writing, and this Plan shall be terminated at the time therein set forth, and all participants shall be bound thereby. In such event, the then vested benefits of an Eligible Director shall be distributed in accordance with the time and manner of distribution elected by him or her under Section 5.5 and/or 5.5A.

ARTICLE VIII
MISCELLANEOUS

        8.1    Limitation on Eligible Directors' Rights.    Participation in this Plan shall not give any Eligible Director the right to continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors or any rights or interests other than as herein provided. No Eligible Director shall have any right to any payment or benefit hereunder except to the extent provided in this Plan. This Plan shall create only a contractual obligation on the part of the Company as to such amounts and shall not be construed as creating a trust. This Plan, in and of itself, has no assets. Eligible Directors shall have only the rights of general unsecured creditors of the Company with respect to amounts credited or vested and benefits payable, if any, on their Accounts.

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        8.2    Beneficiaries.    

        8.3    Benefits Not Assignable; Obligations Binding Upon Successors.    Benefits of an Eligible Director under this Plan shall not be assignable or transferable and any purported transfer, assignment, pledge or other encumbrance or attachment of any payments or benefits under this Plan, or any interest therein, other than by operation of law or pursuant to Section 8.2, shall not be permitted or recognized. Obligations of the Company under this Plan shall be binding upon successors of the Company.

        8.4    Governing Law; Severability.    The validity of this Plan or any of its provisions shall be construed, administered and governed in all respects under and by the laws of the state of incorporation of the Company. If any provisions of this instrument shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof shall continue to be fully effective.

        8.5    Compliance With Laws.    This Plan and the offer, issuance and delivery of shares of Common Stock and/or the payment of money through the deferral of compensation under this Plan are subject to compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations (including but not limited to state and federal securities law) and to such approvals by any listing, agency or any regulatory or governmental authority as may, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, be necessary or advisable in connection therewith. Any securities delivered under this Plan shall be subject to such restrictions, and the person acquiring such securities shall, if requested by the Company, provide such assurances and representations to the Company as the Company may deem necessary or desirable to assure compliance with all applicable legal requirements.

        8.6    Headings Not Part of Plan.    Headings and subheadings in this Plan are inserted for reference only and are not to be considered in the construction of the provisions hereof.

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APPENDIX A

        The provisions set forth in this Appendix A set forth the provisions of Section 5.5A of the Plan which apply to the distribution of amounts deferred prior to January 1, 2005 and credited to Prior Cash Accounts, Prior Dividend Equivalent Cash Accounts, Prior Dividend Equivalent Stock Accounts and Prior Stock Unit Accounts.

        5.5A    Distribution of Benefits.    

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        Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Eligible Director's Accounts will continue to vest in accordance with Section 5.4 and the Dividend Equivalent Stock Account and/or Dividend Equivalent Cash Account of such Eligible Director shall continue to be credited with Dividend Equivalents in accordance with Section 5.3.

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Exhibit 10.8.2

AMENDMENT NUMBER 3
TO
THE MACERICH COMPANY
EXECUTIVE OFFICER SALARY DEFERRAL PLAN

        WHEREAS, The Macerich Company (the "Company") has established The Macerich Company Executive Officer Salary Deferral Plan (the "Plan") to provide supplemental retirement income benefits through salary deferrals for certain of its executive officers; and

        WHEREAS, it is desirable to amend the Plan to provide for the crediting of earnings to the account balances of Dana Anderson and to modify the effect of a plan termination on the distribution of accounts to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.

        NOW THEREFORE, the Plan is hereby amended as set forth below, effective December 15, 2004.


ARTICLE I

TITLE AND DEFINITIONS

1.
Section 1.2 is amended by changing the definitions of "Company Matching Account" and Deferral Account" to read as follows:
2.
Section 1.2 is amended by adding the following definitions thereto:


ARTICLE IV

PARTICIPANT ACCOUNTS

3.
Section 4.3 of Article IV is amended by changing its title to "Interest or Earnings" and by amending it in its entirety to read as follows:

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ARTICLE VII

ADMINISTRATION

4.
Section 7.3 is amended by deleting the period at the end of paragraph (7) and adding "; and" in its place and by adding a new paragraph 8 to the end thereof to read as follows:


ARTICLE VIII

MISCELLANEOUS

5.
Section 8.4 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end thereof:

        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused its duly authorized officers to execute this amendment this 3rd day of February, 2005.

    THE MACERICH COMPANY

 

 

 

 
    By: /s/  RICHARD A. BAYER      
Richard A. Bayer
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary

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Exhibit 21.1


LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES

ARROWHEAD FESTIVAL, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

BILTMORE SHOPPING CENTER PARTNERS LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

BROAD RAFAEL ASSOCIATES (LIMITED PARTNERSHIP), a Pennsylvania limited partnership

BROAD RAFAEL PROPERTIES CORP., a Delaware corporation

CAMELBACK COLONNADE ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Arizona limited partnership

CAMELBACK COLONNADE PARTNERS, an Arizona general partnership

CAMELBACK SHOPPING CENTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Arizona limited partnership

CHANDLER FESTIVAL SPE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

CHANDLER GATEWAY PARTNERS, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

CHANDLER GATEWAY SPE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

CHANDLER VILLAGE CENTER, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

CHRIS-TOWN VILLAGE ASSOCIATES, an Arizona general partnership

CORTE MADERA VILLAGE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

CW SCOTTSDALE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

DESERT SKY MALL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

EAST FLAGSTAFF PLAZA ASSOCIATES, an Arizona general partnership

EAST MESA LAND, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company

EAST MESA MALL, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company

FFC-PANORAMA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

FLAGSTAFF MALL ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Arizona limited partnership

FLATIRON ACQUISITION LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

152     The Macerich Company



FLATIRON PROPERTY HOLDING, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

INA AND LA CHOLLA ASSOCIATES, an Arizona general partnership

JAREN ASSOCIATES #4, an Arizona general partnership

KIERLAND COMMONS INVESTMENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

KIERLAND GREENWAY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

KIERLAND MAIN STREET, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

KIERLAND RESIDENTIAL/RETAIL I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

KITSAPARTY, a Washington non-profit corporation

LEE WEST, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

LEE WEST II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACD, INC., a Delaware corporation

MAC E-COMMERCE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH BILTMORE CI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH BILTMORE MM, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH BILTMORE OPI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH BRISTOL ASSOCIATES, a California general partnership

MACERICH BUENAVENTURA GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH BUENAVENTURA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH CARMEL GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH CARMEL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH CERRITOS ADJACENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH CERRITOS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH CERRITOS MALL CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH CITADEL GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

The Macerich Company    153



MACERICH CITADEL LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH CM VILLAGE GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH CM VILLAGE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH EQ GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH EQ LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH FARGO ASSOCIATES, a California general partnership

MACERICH FAYETTEVILLE GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH FAYETTEVILLE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH FIESTA MALL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH FM SPE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH FRESNO GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH FRESNO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH GREAT FALLS GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH GREAT FALLS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH GREELEY ASSOCIATES, a California general partnership

MACERICH GREELEY ASSOCIATES, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH GREELEY MM CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH INLAND LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH LA CUMBRE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH LA CUMBRE SPE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH LAKEWOOD, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH LUBBOCK GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH LUBBOCK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH MANAGEMENT COMPANY, a California corporation

154     The Macerich Company



MACERICH MANHATTAN GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH MANHATTAN LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH MERCHANTWIRED LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH NORTHWESTERN ASSOCIATES, a California general partnership

MACERICH NP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH OAKS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH OAKS MEZZANINE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH OKLAHOMA GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH OKLAHOMA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH OKLAHOMA WARDS PARCEL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH OXNARD, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH PACIFIC VIEW ADJACENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH PPR CORP., a Maryland corporation

MACERICH PROPERTY EQ GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH QUEENS ADJACENT GUARANTOR GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH QUEENS EXPANSION, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH QUEENS GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH QUEENS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH RIDGMAR LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH RIMROCK GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH RIMROCK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH SALISBURY B LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH SANTA MONICA LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

The Macerich Company    155



MACERICH SANTA MONICA PLACE CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH SASSAFRAS GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH SASSAFRAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH SCG GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH SCG GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH SCG LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH SOUTH TOWNE GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH SOUTH TOWNE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH ST MARKETPLACE GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH ST MARKETPLACE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH STONEWOOD CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH STONEWOOD, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH TRUST LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH TWC II CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH TWC II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH VALLEY VIEW ADJACENT GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH VALLEY VIEW ADJACENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH VALLEY VIEW GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH VALLEY VIEW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH VICTOR VALLEY LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH VINTAGE FAIRE GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH VINTAGE FAIRE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH VV SPE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH WESTBAR LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

156     The Macerich Company



MACERICH WESTCOR MANAGEMENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH WESTSIDE ADJACENT GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH WESTSIDE ADJACENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH WESTSIDE GP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH WESTSIDE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a California limited partnership

MACERICH WRLP CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH WRLP II CORP., a Delaware corporation

MACERICH WRLP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACERICH WRLP II L.P., a Delaware limited partnership

MACERICH WRLP PANORAMA LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACJ, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MACW, INC., a Delaware corporation

MAIB, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MERCHANTWIRED, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

METRORISING AMS HOLDING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

METRORISING AMS MEZZ1 LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

METRORISING AMS MEZZ2 LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

METRORISING AMS OWNER LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

MIDCOR ASSOCIATES V, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

MONTEBELLO PLAZA ASSOCIATES, an Arizona general partnership

NEW RIVER ASSOCIATES, an Arizona general partnership

NORTHGATE MALL ASSOCIATES, a California general partnership

NORTHPARK LAND PARTNERS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership

NORTHPARK PARTNERS, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership

The Macerich Company    157



NORTH VALLEY PLAZA ASSOCIATES, a California general partnership

PACIFIC PREMIER RETAIL TRUST, a Maryland real estate investment trust

PANORAMA CITY ASSOCIATES, a California general partnership

PARADISE WEST #1, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

PARADISE WEST PARCEL 4, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

PHXAZ/KIERLAND COMMONS, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company

PPR CASCADE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PPR CREEKSIDE CROSSING LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PPR CROSS COURT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PPR KITSAP MALL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PPR KITSAP PLACE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PPR LAKEWOOD ADJACENT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PPR NORTH POINT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PPR REDMOND OFFICE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PPR REDMOND RETAIL LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PPR SQUARE TOO LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PPR WASHINGTON SQUARE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PPRT LAKEWOOD MALL CORP., a Delaware corporation

PPRT TRUST LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

PROMENADE ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

PROPCOR ASSOCIATES, an Arizona general partnership

PROPCOR II ASSOCIATES, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

RAILHEAD ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

RUSS LYON REALTY/WESTCOR VENTURE I, an Arizona general partnership

158     The Macerich Company



SANTAN FESTIVAL, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

SANTAN VILLAGE PHASE 2 LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

SCOTTSDALE/101 ASSOCIATES, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE PARTNERSHIP, an Arizona general partnership

SDG MACERICH PROPERTIES, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership

SM PORTFOLIO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership

SOUTHRIDGE ADJACENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

THE MACERICH PARTNERSHIP, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership

THE WESTCOR COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Arizona limited partnership

THE WESTCOR COMPANY II LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Arizona limited partnership

TWC BORGATA CORP., an Arizona corporation

TWC BORGATA HOLDING, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

TWC CHANDLER LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

TWC HILTON VILLAGE HOLDINGS, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

TWC HILTON VILLAGE, INC., an Arizona corporation

TWC PROMENADE L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

TWC SCOTTSDALE CORP., an Arizona corporation

TWC SCOTTSDALE HOLDING, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

TWC SCOTTSDALE MEZZANINE, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

TWC II-PRESCOTT MALL, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

TWC II PRESCOTT MALL SPE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

TWC II TUCSON, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

WEST ACRES DEVELOPMENT, LLP, a North Dakota limited liability partnership

WESTBAR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Arizona limited partnership

The Macerich Company    159



WESTCOR/303 LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

WESTCOR/GILBERT, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

WESTCOR/GILBERT PHASE 2 LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

WESTCOR/GOODYEAR, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

WESTCOR LA ENCANTADA, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership

WESTCOR/PARADISE RIDGE, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

WESTCOR PARTNERS, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

WESTCOR PARTNERS OF COLORADO, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company

WESTCOR PARTNERS PROPERTIES, L.L.C., an Arizona limited liability company

WESTCOR REALTY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, a Delaware limited partnership

WESTCOR/SURPRISE LLC, an Arizona limited liability company

WESTCOR TRS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company

WESTDAY ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, an Arizona limited partnership

WESTLINC ASSOCIATES, an Arizona general partnership

WESTPEN ASSOCIATES, an Arizona general partnership

WM INLAND INVESTORS IV, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company

WM INLAND (MAY) IV, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company

WM INLAND, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company

160     The Macerich Company




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Exhibit 23.1


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
The Macerich Company
Santa Monica, California

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 File Nos. 333-21157, 333-80129, 333-88718, 333-107063, 333-109733, 333-121630 and Form S-8 of our reports dated March 25, 2005 relating to the consolidated financial statements and consolidated financial statement schedules of The Macerich Company and of Pacific Premier Retail Trust, and management's report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting appearing in and incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of The Macerich Company for the year ended December 31, 2004.

Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Los Angeles, California
March 25, 2005

The Macerich Company    161




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Exhibit 23.2


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (File No. 333-21157), Form S-3 (File No. 333-80129), Form S-3 (File No. 333-88718), Form S-3, (File No. 333-107063), Form S-3 (File No. 333-109733), Form S-3 (File No. 333-121630) and Form S-8 of The Macerich Company of our reports dated March 11, 2004, except for Note 2, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets as to which the date is March 11, 2005 and March 11, 2004, relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of The Macerich Company and of Pacific Premier Retail Trust, which appear in this Form 10-K.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Los Angeles, California
March 25, 2005

162     The Macerich Company




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Exhibit 23.3


CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Partners
SDG Macerich Properties, L.P.
and
The Macerich Company

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements of The Macerich Company on Form S-3 (File No. 333-21157), Form S-3 (File No. 333-80129), Form S-3 (File No. 333-88718), Form S-3 (File No. 333-107063), Form S-3 (File No. 333-109733), Form S-3 (File No. 333-121630) and Form S-8 of our report dated March 4, 2005, relating to the balance sheets of SDG Macerich Properties, L.P. as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related statements of operations, cash flows, and partners' equity for each of the years in the three- year period ended December 31, 2004, and the related financial statement schedule, which report appears in the December 31, 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K of The Macerich Company.

KPMG LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
March 25, 2005

The Macerich Company    163




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Exhibit 31.1


SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION

I, Arthur M. Coppola, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 of The Macerich Company;

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

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

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

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

b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

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

d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

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

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

b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 25, 2005   /s/  ARTHUR M. COPPOLA       
[Signature]
     
    President and Chief Executive Officer
[Title]

164     The Macerich Company




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Exhibit 31.2


SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION, Continued:

I, Thomas E. O'Hern certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 of The Macerich Company;

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

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

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

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

b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

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

d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

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

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

b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: March 25, 2005   /s/  THOMAS E. O'HERN       
[Signature]
     
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
[Title]

The Macerich Company    165




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Exhibit 32.1


THE MACERICH COMPANY (The Company)
WRITTEN STATEMENT
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350

The undersigned, Arthur M. Coppola and Thomas E. O'Hern, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively, of The Macerich Company (the "Company"), pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, hereby certify that, to the best of their knowlege:


Date: March 25, 2005   /s/  ARTHUR M. COPPOLA       
Arthur M. Coppola
President and Chief Executive Officer
     
    /s/  THOMAS E. O'HERN       
Thomas E. O'Hern
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

166     The Macerich Company




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THE MACERICH COMPANY (The Company) WRITTEN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350